Adult Swim
Beginner Adult Orientation Video
(Click here to view Orientation Video, then read the Beginner Swimmers Group Lessons section below.)
The Swim School offers two levels of adult swim lessons.
Advanced Swimmers Group Lessons
Our Advanced Swimmer program is designed for adults who can swim, but want to become better swimmers. In this level swimmers are introduced to all four competitive swim strokes and flip turns. Classes are held on Thursday evenings.
Call The Swim School, 318-222-7946 to enroll.
Beginner Swimmers Group Lessons
Please do NOT call until you read this entire page.
If you are an adult who cannot swim, for what ever reason,
this is the class for you!
”I’ve always had a healthy fear of water. I can even remember family photos of me as a kid, clutching to my mother for dear life in water that only went up to her waist… keep in mind that my mother is just over 5 feet tall. Well, I’m over 6 feet tall now, but for the first couple of swim sessions, I was just as nervous about trying to swim as those days when I was a kid (I couldn’t even splash water in my face without panicking). But something “clicked” after my third session, and this has become one of the activities that I look forward to doing every week. You couldn’t ask for a better group of instructors who are professional, patient, and make the learning how to swim as pleasant of an experience as possible. It’s a no-pressure, and relaxing environment, so there’s no embarrassment. It’s just you, the instructors and other adults who are learning how to swim. I could go on about how much I like this program, but will wrap it up by saying that I would highly recommend this class to any adult who wants to learn how to swim, but might be afraid.” Eric AndrewsUsing our Positive Outcome methods, you will learn to swim, or your entire fee is refunded, guaranteed. Please read this entire course description prior to calling The Swim School.
Positive Outcome Method
When you begin your swim lessons you are in water so shallow (4 feet) you can stand up if you so choose. Initially, we provide and fit you with a FREE Beginner’s Safety Vest (BSV). Using a fully inflated BSV, means you cannot sink, like training wheels on a bicycle.
Next in our Positive Outcome Method, with the confidence that you cannot sink, we will teach you to use your arms and legs for propulsion. To aid in the effectiveness of using your legs, fins are worn, like training wheels on a bicycle.
Vision is important when learning to swim with the Positive Outcome Method, thus a swim mask is worn, like training wheels on a bicycle. Now you have a confidence level like never before.
We want you to focus on your arm and leg movements prior to mastering breathing. The Positive Outcome Method incorporates use of a snorkel to make it easy to breath while learning your strokes. Like training wheels on a bicycle.
As you progress at your own pace, you will soon be able to start releasing some of the air from the BSV. In time, at your own pace, you will begin to remove the training wheels, one at a time, until you are swimming independently. Positive Outcome!
COSTS:
Registration Fee: $25
Monthly Tuition: $78 You may begin at any time during a month, therefore your initial payment may be pro-rated allowing for your start date. When enrolling you pay through the end of the next month. Upon completion of this time period, you begin your monthly tuition fee of $78.
Training Wheels $95 + tax ( Mask, fins, and snorkel from Scuba Ventures)
**Money Back Guarantee: If you are not delighted with where you are in your swimming progress after completing 8 one hour lessons without an absence, The Swim School and Scuba Ventures will refund your entire fee including registration fee, even the tax included in your equipment purchase. We guarantee you a Positive Outcome, or your $$$ back in full, no questions asked and no hassles! Make-up lessons are not available.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
A. Watch Orientation Video (red link above) then read the Beginner Swimmers Group Lessons section in its entirety.
B. Call Paul Oberle, Owner 318-347-7014.
C. Call The Swim School, 318-222-7946, to schedule an Adult swim class observation on a Monday evening at 7 pm.
D. Following the observation register and pay The Swim School in full.
C. Prior to your first in-water class, you will need to purchase mask, fins, and snorkel from Scuba Ventures, 1817 Texas Avenue, across the street from The Swim School. Do not purchase your equipment elsewhere as that negates the money back guarantee.