Q: At what age may a child enroll at Making Waves Swim School?
A: Children must be 3 years or older and be completely potty trained. Due to high health standards & regulations, there are no exceptions.
Q: How long does it take to learn to swim?
A: This is possibly the most commonly asked question. Learning to swim depends on many factors such as age, maturity, listening ability, endurance and desire. Even knowing all of these factors it would be difficult to say. For example, we’ve seen two, four year olds having the same instructor, both loving the water and willing to learn. It took one child 6 months to become independent in the water and the other child 14 months. Unfortunately, there is no accurate way to predict this information.
Q: Are practice sessions available?
A: Unfortunately due to insurance regulations and space restrictions, we do not offer practice sessions at any of our locations. For the same reason, participants must exit the water as soon as their lesson is completed.
Q: How many kids are there in a class?
A: Although certain location restrictions apply, there may be one or two people in a class at one time.
Q: How long are the lessons?
A: Typically lessons are 30 minutes long, one time per week. For older, or more advanced participants, one hour classes are often more beneficial.
Q: What happens if I miss a class?
A: Please refer to the Policy section
Q: What type of training do Making Waves Instructors have?
A: Our staff is certified in: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and advanced First Aid. Additional training sequences are given by Making Waves management if needed.
Q: What times are lessons offered?
A: Our sessions are Available: seven days/week 9am - 10pm….WINTER: January – March, SPRING: April – June SUMMER: July – August FALL: September – December
Q: What temperature are the pools kept?
A: Pool temperatures are kept between 86 degrees and 90 degrees depending on the location.
Q: How do I cancel a class?
A: IF you need to cancel a class, please call the office and leave a message at 609-818-0373 or email us at mwaves98@comcast.net. Please do not call the hotel or contact your instructor.
Q: What do I need to bring to class?
A: Towels, change of clothes, goggles and swim cap(suggested, but not required).
Q: What are the advantages to PRIVATE lessons?
A: When learning privately there are no distractions by other swim mates. Also, you receive immediate constructive critique, which allows mistakes to be corrected efficiently. Additionally, students have the instructor’s undivided attention for the entire lesson. One on one instruction helps to promote a trusting relationship between instructor and student. As a result, a child who feels safe and cared about will be the most successful.

*Additional training sequences are given by Making Waves management if needed.