swim west parent portal

by Dr. Stone Ortiz 6 min read

Why swimwest swim school?

SwimWest Swim School is a Year-Round, Child Friendly Aquatic Safety Program in the Madison and Fitchburg area. Our pool water is a warm 90 degrees and the air temperature is 92 degrees to keep our swimmers warm in and out of the water.

What is the swimright® class?

This class is an introductory course to the SwimRight® Method and focuses on the skills in the first level of our program. It is designed for parents that want to spend time with their child while teaching the basics of swimming and safety through songs and games.

What are pre-swim team orientation classes?

These classes provide a transition between swim lessons with an instructor in the water and pre-swim team orientation where the coach is on deck. Swimmers that graduate from this curriculum will be able to properly swim all four strokes and execute both starts and turns used in competitive swimming.

What can I do in the parent portal?

Please use parent portal to book make ups, pay balances, check on your child’s current badge level, and view class registrations.

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What is SwimJim team?

All the members of the SwimJim team are committed to the highest level of excellence in everything we do. We are proud members of The United States Swim School Association, The World Aquatic Baby Congress, Underwater Schoolhouse and Stop Drowning Now.

What is a water safety program?

We love teaching swimming and water safety skills to the amazing kids of New York City and Houston. We have developed an ordered, methodical approach to teaching swimming skills and to cultivate water competency. We have proven program success teaching hundreds of thousands of students how to better navigate in the water.

Why is SwimJim important?

SwimJim takes a careful and focused approach to swimming lessons because we believe these skills and abilities lead to life-saving habits for children. Our process was designed to help students build their confidence in and around the water.

How long is a swim jam session?

SwimJim and SwimJim Texas are proud to offer the following complimentary 20-minute informational sessions on drowning prevention and water safety. These sessions are taught by our experienced, professional teaching staff.

What is a swim right class?

This class is an introductory course to the SwimRight® Method and focuses on the skills in the first level of our program. It is designed for parents that want to spend time with their child while teaching the basics of swimming and safety through songs and games.

What is a pre-team swim?

Pre-Team provides swimmers who have graduated from all eight levels in the SwimRight® Method with the tools necessary to join a swim team. With a focus on endurance and more detailed, competitive elements, the Pre-Team program ensures that swimmers are ready for the next step in swimming.

What is a trial lesson in swimming?

The purpose of the trial lesson is to introduce the family to the academy and assess the swimmer's comfort level in the water. A swim instructor will identify the appropriate level for the swimmer as well as if they should take private or group swim classes.

What time is the swim lesson?

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sunday. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Classes Offered. Classes Offered. Private Swim Lessons. This type of lesson is necessary for infants and students who are not water safe and require more attention. It is also recommended for older students with extreme anxiety or behavior that is not conducive to group lessons.

What is a parent tot?

The Parent-Tot program is for children under 2 years old . This class helps to establish comfort in the water and is a great bonding time for parents and their children. In this class, the instructor will teach the parents how to correctly hold their child in the water, the correct way to take them underwater, and the importance of the back float. Our technique is taught using songs and games that introduce what the child will be learning later in private lessons.

Is Lenny K Academy a good swim school?

Lenny K academy offers extremely talented and amazing instructors who work well with children at all ages and skill levels. We highly recommend this swim school. It has boosted our daughter's self esteem and confidence to excel at this sport. We have really enjoyed our lessons and have been going for 5 years now. My daughters (ages 5 and 7) now swim better than me!!! Melissa M

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