Safety Before Skill Swim School 
Starfish Aquatics Institute Approved Training Center &
​Certified Swim Angelfish Swim School

​Aquatics is All We Do
​We are committed to reducing the risk of drowning and saving lives through swim lessons, community outreach and parent education. ​

Saving Lives, One at a Time

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Lessons:  FAQs
FALL TERM 2019 How does this work?
Safety Before Skill specializes in private recurring lessons that meet once weekly for 30 minutes with an assigned coach. This once weekly model is great for over-scheduled families and allows swim lessons to become part of the normal routine.  The private lesson model also allows for more progress in each lesson, as the swimmer is in the water the entire time, not sitting on the wall waiting for a turn. 
The 30-minute private lesson includes time to educate parents on dry land regarding safety protocols as well as an update on progression with each lesson.
Coaches keep a log of each swimmer noting their level, strengths and weaknesses.
What is the schedule?
Our schedule changes 3 times per year: Spring Term, Summer Term and Fall Term.
The fall Term is 12 weeks long, from Aug 19 - Nov 9 for 12 WEEKS total. We will then close for the remainder of the year and publish a brand new schedule for the Spring Term, and you will need to re-enroll for January.
We only offer 3 group classes and they are very specific.
1. Parent & Me is a group class for ages 4 months – 3 years and requires a parent or caregiver in the water. The group class is excellent for little ones with separation anxiety and has a strong safety focus for parents. However, infants and toddlers are welcome to enroll in private lessons also, and the parent may get in with them as often as they like.
2. Club Swim is a group classes for swimmers. To be eligible, the participant must be able to swim 50 yards of at least one stroke and perform a survival back float in deep water. This class prepares kids ages 6 -12 for a swim team experience.
3. Aquatic Attitude is a course for fearful, beginner adults. Adults are also welcome to book private lessons. Each of those group classes has its own button on the gray toolbar above.
What is the cost?
Each private lesson is $37.25 each, regardless of how often you swim. Tuition for most packages is payable 4 lessons at a time for $149.00 per month on auto draft. Group classes are $97.50 per month on auto draft. How do I enroll?
Online enrollment is best for making sure you get the day and time you like the most. To enroll, select the package that works best for you. All of our coaches carry the same certifications and use the same lesson plans and curriculum. However, some coaches only teach certain ages or skill levels and you may see that noted in the title of the course.
What about Semi-private? We limit semi-private to participants that are ages 4 and above only and they may not be more than 2 years apart in age. They must also be similar in skill level. Semi-private must be arranged by telephone. The cost for Semi-private is $25 per swimmer, per lesson.
What about Special Needs? Most of our coaches are Swim Angelfish Special Needs trained. We do have some packages specifically with Coach Casey, who has a Masters in Special Education and Coach Anna, a licensed behavioral therapist that works with special needs children.
Contact Us for Help If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call us at 50-940-1287 or send an email to scheduling@safetybeforeskill.com. Keep in mind that our call volume is over 100 calls per day this time of year, so if the call rolls to voicemail, please leave us a voicemail message so we will call you back as soon as we can. You can also text us. We look forward to having you - Swim On!

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Drowning is SWIFT & SILENT
There is NO Cry for Help

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•Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4.
• Drowning is the #2 cause of accidental death for children ages 4-14.
• For every 1 child that has a fatal drowning, there are 5 more that survive, and 50% suffer complications such as brain damage.
• Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for those with Autism, and they are 160 times more likely to drown.

Our Philosophy​:

  • Learning to swim is a critical life skill. It could save your life! Being comfortable in the water is so much fun, and it opens doors to other enjoyable activities!
  • Swim lessons, either in a group or private setting, should focus on safety first, then skills, and the skills should be taught using the proper technique from the very beginning.
  • We do not teach from the deck. We're in the water for the entire lesson.
  • Every student deserves dignity and respect regardless of age or skill level. We do not believe in dunking students or pushing them into the water against their will. We will always go underwater with our students until they feel safe doing it on their own.