IMPORTANT! Due to NCAA rules, high school aged participants are not able to sign up for group or private lessons; children in grades 9-12 may only sign up for group lessons.

For information and with questions, please contact Assistant Coach, Savannah DuPuis
Email: savannah.l.dupuis@dartmouth.edu

 

FAQs

Where is Swim School held?
Swim School is held at Dartmouth's Karl Michael Pool located inside Alumni Gym at 16 E Wheelock Street.

Refund Policy
Lessons are non-refundable.  In the case of cancellation, please contact Savannah and a credit may be applied for a future session on a case-by-case basis.

Where does my child change?
Please arrive in your swim suit.  Locker room facilities are easily crowded.

Are parents allowed on deck?
No, this is detrimental to the learn-to-swim process. If you are signed up for the in water Parent-Child lessons, then be prepared to be in the pool with your child. Parents are however expected to be in attendance in the stands for the duration of each lesson. In the event your child needs to use the restroom, we will ask you to accompany them.

What should my child wear/bring? 
An appropriate swim suit must be worn. No street clothes. Swim caps and goggles are recommended but are not provided. Bring your own towel for after the lesson.

Who will be teaching the swim lessons? 
Current members of the men's and women's Dartmouth College Swimming and Diving Team.

What level should I sign my child up for?
For returning participants, sign up for the previously recommended level. For first time participants, read the level descriptions and select where you feel your child currently fits. If torn between two levels, please choose the lower level. On the first day of swim school, instructors will adjust levels as needed.

What are the child to instructor ratios?
Levels 1, 2, & 3 operate on a 2-to-1 ratio; Levels 4, 5, & 6 operate on a 3-to-1 ratio.

If my child misses one of the days of Swim School, will the cost for the week be prorated? 
No, we do not prorate for missed days.

Who can participate?
Due to NCAA rules, high school age athletes are not allowed to participate. However, all other ages (including adults) are welcome to join!

What are the prerequisites for each level?
Diving - None
Parent-Child - None
Level 1 - Swimmers will be introduced to swimming on a beginner/introductory level.
Level 2 - Swimmers must be able to fully submerge their face in the water, bob in the water 15 times, float on their front and kick 15 feet, float on their back and kick 15 feet, and roll from front to back.
Level 3 - Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke 15 feet, jump into shallow water, retrieve objects from the bottom, and breathe to the side.
Level 4 - Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle with lateral breathing for 15 yards, swim backstroke for 15 yards, jump into deep water and swim to the side, swim one length of the pool, and swim underwater to a depth of 5 feet.
Level 5 - Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle with side breathing for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, know the basic components of breaststroke, know how to tread water, surface dive/swim underwater 10 feet, and dive into deep water.
Level 6 - Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle with side breathing for 50 yards, swim backstroke for 50 yards, swim coordinated breaststroke for 25 yards, know how to do open turns, and know the basic components of butterfly.