THE SWIM SCHOOL
at Kids First Sports Center
KIDS FIRST
THE SWIM SCHOOL
Ages: 8 weeks & up
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In a world surrounded by bodies of water; from pools to oceans and lakes, equipping children with the ability to swim can be an essential safeguard for water safety. Here at the Swim School at Kids First, we are dedicated to teaching children to swim, and to be safe in and around all water ways.
Our Swim School curriculum blends progressive skills with a patient, non threatening approach, allowing children to feel comfortable and confident in the water. Our instructors are gentle, creative and focused on balancing the progressive steps of swimming with the the individual support each child may need to learn to swim confidently.
While there is no substitute for adult supervision, formal swim lessons are associated with an 88% lower risk of drowning for children ages 1 to 4 years old. By learning to swim at an early age, children gain a sense of confidence and control in the water, reducing the risk of drowning accidents. This life-saving skill teaches children to navigate aquatic environments, fosters a sense of independence and teaches them an appropriate respect for safety in and around all water. But once again, there is no substitute for adult supervision!
WHY CHOOSE THE SWIM SCHOOL AT KIDS FIRST?
Kids First has been teaching children to swim since 1998. Our award winning swim lessons, as named two straight years by Cincinnati Family Magazine, make it easy for children of all ages to ‘test the waters’ of swimming in a safe, creative environment.
- We have classes for infants thru teens, starting as young as 8-weeks old!
- Warm air and 90º water temperature makes the transition in/out of water comfortable for kids
- Our program is year ‘round: because life skills are always in season!
- Our classes are held 7 days a week for busy families
- Our instructors are carefully trained to relate to even the most apprehensive child
- The Kids First 100% tuition-back guarantee if not satisfied within your first month of classes!
NICE TO KNOW INFO
- Swim diapers are required for all children not yet potty trained (swim diapers are available for purchase at our Hospitality Desk).
- Our filters are sensitive; appropriate swim attire is necessary; swim suits, swim shorts, swim shirts, etc.
- Street clothes are not allowed in the pool
- We request that parents/guardians watch lessons from the swim lobby
- The swim lobby door (entering into the swim area) may not be propped open
More about our
SWIM SCHOOL LEVELS
Baby Guppies
Infant Introduction Class
Parent Participation
Ages: 8 weeks - 6 months
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $99 per month
Focus:
- Introduction to water safety skills
- Comfort and balance in the water
Lil Guppies 1
Infant Introduction Class
Parent Participation
Ages: 6-18 months
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Introduction to water safety skills
- Comfort in and under the water
- Backfloating and rollover breathing
- Parent/Child bonding
Lil Guppies 2
Infant Introduction Class
Parent Participation
Ages: 18 months - 3 years
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Introduction to water safety skills
- Comfort in and under the water
- Backfloating and rollover breathing
- Parent/Child bonding
Angelfish - Semi Private
Beginners who are not independent in water
No Parent Participation
Ages: 2 years
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $209 per month
Focus:
- Introduction to water safety skills
- Comfort in and under the water
- Backfloating and rollover breathing
Starfish Junior - Group Lesson
Beginners who are not independent in water
Ages: 3-5 years old
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Submersion
- Backfloating and rollover breathing
- Independence in the water
Starfish Senior - Group Lesson
Beginners class for older children who are not independent in the water and/or is able to catch a breath unassisted
Ages: 6 years & up
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Submersion
- Backfloating and rollover breathing
- Independence in the water
Sunfish - Group Lesson
Swimmer who can catch breath unassisted
Pre-Reg: Starfish Skills
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Build strength and coordination
- Independently swim one width on back
- Streamlines, kicks and propulsion
- One width rhythmic scoops with rollover breaths
Clownfish - Group Lesson
Description coming soon
Pre-Reg: Sunfish Skills
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
Dolphin - Group Lesson
Swimmers who can comfortably and consistently swim the width of the pool and are ready for backstroke instruction
Pre-Reg: Sunfish Skills
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- Rhythmic freestyle
- FUNdamentals backstroke
- All four kicks, back, breast, fly and free
- Endurance and streamlines
Stingray - Group Lesson
Swimmers with solid freestyle and backstroke skills
Pre-Reg: Dolphin Skills
Class Length: 30 minutes
Price: $131 per month
Focus:
- FUNdamental breaststroke
- FUNDamental butterfly
- Work on all four competitive strokes while building endurance
- Five minute continuous circle swim
Barracuda 1 - Group Lesson
Swimmers who have solid basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and ready to work on turns
Pre-Reg: Stingray Skills
Class Length: 1 hour
Price: $143 per month
Focus:
- Streamline and endurance
- Master circle swimming
- Introduce individual medley
- Refining the four competitive strokes
- Introduce pace clock use
- Correct turns for each stroke
Barracuda 2 - Group Lesson
Swimmers who have learned the four legal competitive strokes and are swim team ready.
Pre-Reg: Barracuda Junior Skills
Class Length: 1 hour
Price: $143 per month
Focus:
- Preparation for swim Team
FOUNDATIONS PEDIATRIC THERAPY
ADAPTIVE SWIM ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS
Do you have a child who needs help to fully participate in activites?
At Kids First we realize that every child is a kid first. But, they are each on their own person. They all grow and develop differently. Mergers is for children who need extra attention to succeed at first. It is for building their abilities to be able to be independent in the future.
Limited spots, Sign up now!
Cost: $269 per month
Length: 30 minutes
What is included?
30 minutes 1:1 adaptive swim lesson
For more information:
Contact Dr. Rachel A. Lott, OTD, OTR/L, BCP at
rlott@kidsfirstsports.com
FAST TRACK 4-PACK SWIM CLASSES
Looking for a way to fast-track your child's swimming skills?
- Four 30-Minute Lessons: 4 lessons in 1 week for faster progress! Daily repetition helps swimmers retain skills, build muscle memory and make noticeable improvements in a short time.
- Consistent Progress: Build strong swim skills faster! In addition to technique, we focus on essential skills like getting back to the wall, breath control and floating–preparing your child for a fun summer in the water!
- Great Additions to Lessons: Whether you're already enrolled in our weekly perpetual lessons or looking to kickstart your swimming journey, our summer Fast Track 4-packs compliment your ongoing training.
DATES/TIMES:
Classes begin every 30 minutes between
9:00am-11:30am.
One Week Sessions:
Tuesday-Friday
- June 10-13
- June 24-27
- July 15-18
- July 29-Aug 1
WHO:
Beginner: Starfish, Sunfish
Intermediate:
Sunfish, Clownfish
Advanced: Dolphin, Stingray
THE SWIM SCHOOL
SWIM PARTIES
Enjoy an hour of fun and play in our indoor heated pool!
After the pool fun, you will be provided with a party room for 30 minutes!
More info on Swim Parties at Kids First >>
OPEN SWIM
2 hours of swim time in the warm heated pool!
OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Adult required to get into the water with child
(up to dolphin level)
Dates:
May 9 -JUMP INTO SUMMER SPLASH OPEN SWIM
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Price:
$10 for enrolled children
$20 for unenrolled children
$10 for additional enrolled children
$20 for additional unenrolled children
Additional adults: $10
THE SWIM SCHOOL
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Our staff loves children and teaching them to love the water. Our leadership team has over twenty years of experience in teaching infants and toddlers. The Swim School staff complete 40 hours of hands-on in water training and 8 hours of land instructions based on a curriculum developed from over 20 years in the learn to swim industry.
Our Infant/Toddler instructors are trained through the United States Swim School Association, the leading organization for professional year round swim instructors.
We pride ourselves on continuous improvement by learning from International experts at quarterly training sessions.
ACCREDITATIONS
Members of the USSSA (United States Swim School Association)
Department Leader
SHERRI NIEHAUS
Sherri has been the Swim School Department Leader at Kids First since 2019.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sherri began life-guarding and teaching swim lessons when she was 16 years old. She was a member of the M.E. Lyons synchronized swim team for 8 years and played soccer, basketball and ran track before graduating from Turpin High School.
Staying close to home, Sherri graduated in 1995 from Wright State University with a double major in Rehabilitation and Psychology. She worked with developmentally disabled children for 9 years, and worked in Human Resources and Accounting before choosing to return to teaching children to learn to swim.
Sherri currently resides in West Chester, OH and is happily married to her husband Darran. They have two children, Devon and Sarah who are both Lakota West graduates and now pursuing their own college and career paths.
"My goal is to consistently provide a positive and safe environment for all kids to learn to swim and to be confident around the water".
SEE THE SWIM SCHOOL IN ACTION
See inside The Swim School at Kids First. Watch the kids and teachers in different levels, having fun and learning life skills.
