Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Fall 2022

Fall 2022

Hi swim families!

Please notice that I have a new email address. The last one went dark with little explanantion for 3 weeks so I had to switch quickly.

NEW: islandcoopers@protonmail.com

Swim Lessons:

I am teaching a few lessons but unfortunately I just don't have enough spaces for the demand. I am so sorry about that.

I am not doing a wait list at this time as it gets filled with hopeful then disappointed folks. Kids tend to stay in my program until they can swim, so the turnover is slow.

I am planning on offering a class where parents can learn how to begin teaching their kids some basic swimming skills. Let me know if you are interested! 

Thank you!

Kathy

Monday, June 7, 2021

 

Swim:2022

Hi Swim Families!

Currently we are offering a fun water experience just for you and your family!

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently NOT teaching swim lessons and I am not doing a wait list at this time for individual lessons.

The yurt pool is now available for rent. $65 / hour

Payment is due before or on the day of your rental time.

Here's how it works:

for 1 hour you and your family will have the pool and yurt all to yourselves (besides me right outside in the covered porch ). You are welcome to use our equipment during your time. 

Please note that changing is part of the hour so allow yourselves 5 to 10 minutes to do that.

If you have been visiting with another family and would like to split the cost of the hour, that's fine and is up to you.

Please limit it to 6 swimmers at one time. Adults must be in the water if you have kids who have not passed the BIAC Swim Test or don't know how to swim on their own yet.

Please note that this has been a therapy/teaching pool. It has a soft plastic liner so we ask everyone to be gentle with our pool so it can last a long time.

*no jumping or diving from ladder, enter slowly into the pool

*no excessive splashing or rough housing

The pool area will be sanitized in between groups.

There will be a limited number of spots available per week. 

Payment:

Checks or cash are welcomed. If you are unable to make it to your reserved time, please give me 24 hours notice so I can put another family in your place and refund you if you have already paid.

I am unable to refund if you don't come or let me know.

To sign up or to ask more questions,  text or email Kathy. 

Thanks so much!

206.313.4987

islandcoopers@serv.net 

The yurt pool is located at 164 Knechtel Way, right off Madison Ave, same side of the road as Helpline House.




Thursday, February 20, 2020

Sorry, not taking any new swimmer requests at this time


Hi families,
Due to an overabundance of requests, I cannot take any more requests until I can get control of my waitlist. I am just one person teaching 100+ kids a week. I really wish I had more time to teach everyone but that is not the case.
Thank you SO much for your understanding,
Kathy

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Sept/Oct Swim Schedule

January/February Schedule 2020
Current families, please refer to your email for class schedule.


Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Sorry, not taking any requests until further notice

Hi families,
Due to an overabundance of requests, I need to not take any more requests until I can work with the ones on hand. I am just one person teaching 100+ kids a week. I really wish I had more time to teach everyone but that is not the case.
Thank you SO much for your understanding,
Kathy

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

May/June 2019 Swim Schedule

Hi everyone!

May/June 2019 swim lessons start May 1st on.
My swim program starts with students who learn to swim comfortably at the yurt pool, then "graduate" and go with me to the larger pool at aquatic center where they learn to swim in deep  water and continue with stroke refinement. This is through my private swim school, not through the Park District.
My current swimmers have the option of choosing times first, then I will open my schedule to new families. 

YURT POOL    (for new and newer swimmers)
   BIAC swimmers scroll down...

3 students max per class
Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Choose which day(s) you'd like a lesson: Tuesdays or Wednesdays .Please select 1st and 2nd choice of days.
  2. Select the time you’d like to have your lesson. Please give me a 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice. As people sign up, fewer times will be available.
  3. Let me know if you’d like to have a lesson with a particular group of kids (i.e. neighbors, carpooling friends, etc). Each family must email me separately.
  4. Email me (islandcoopers@serv.net) as soon as you have made your selection as classes fill quickly.
  5. Include as many details about your child, schedule etc. I am detail oriented and want to make your scheduling as smooth as possible.
  6. After I have put you in my swim schedule, I will be emailing you a confirmation and  invoice.
  7. Please pay for session's tuition before or on the first day of class.
A quick reminder about monthly tuition: I charge by the session, not by the lesson. Your payment secures your spot in my schedule.

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Make up lessons are on a SPACE ONLY basis and as a courtesy to my swimmers. I cannot guarantee a make up but I will try. There are no refunds if you miss a class. If I cancel a class due to illness or an emergency, you will be refunded or a lesson will be rescheduled.

I will text you if a spot opens up, please make sure you text me your number: 206.313.4987

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May/June 2019  SESSION :                                      

Tuesdays at yurt pool
5/7, 14, 21, 28
6/4, 11, 18                              Times: 2:30p to 5:30p last class ends at 6p      
                                                                                                                            $168
                                                               

Wednesdays at yurt pool
            
5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6/5, 12, 19                              Times: 2:30p to 5:30p last class ends at 6p      
                                                                                                                            $192


                                                        
SCHEDULE for BI Aquatic Center Classes on FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS

These times are for yurt graduates who are transitioning with me to the aquatic center. I’ll let you know if your child is ready to move to BIAC if you don't already have that info.
4 students max per class.

Here’s all you need to do:

1.Choose if you'd like to come on Fridays or Sundays.

2. Select the time of day you’d like to have your lesson. Please give me a 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice. (As people sign up, fewer times will be available).

3. Email me (islandcoopers@serv.net) as soon as you have made your selections as classes fill quickly.
You are responsible for payment at the beginning of each session.  Payment is due by the first lesson of each session and reserves your spot in my schedule.


Fridays at BIAC SESSION  ~May/June 2019:
5/3, 10, 17, 24
NO CLASS May 31 or June 7 BIAC SHUT DOWN
6/14                                                                     Times:2p to 4:30p ~ last class ends at 5p ~ Open Swim begins at 5p                       $120

Sundays at BIAC SESSION  ~May/June 2019:
5/5, 12 (Mother's Day), 19, 6/9, 16 (Father's Day), 23
NO 5/26 or 6/2                           
                                                
BIAC SHUT DOWN :May 27 to June 8. There is a possibility that June 9th might be cancelled too, I'll let you know.
PLEASE NOTE: Mom and Dad Days are optional. If you aren't going to be in class, deduct $24 from the total and please let me know, thanks!

                                                                                                                                        

                                                                            

Thanks so much! I look forward to swimming with you all! Email if you have any questions!
Kathy

Monday, March 25, 2019

Why am I waiting so long for lessons?

Hi Families,
Many of you have requested to be put on my wait list for swim lessons. I would love to be able to teach everyone who requests lessons but that's just not possible. I currently teach over 100 students a week.
These students start with me at a beginner level and leave my program when they pass the BIAC swim test. So you can see it is a process.
I am prioritizing older children first. These are the new beginner students who have fallen through the cracks of learning how to swim for one reason or another. These kids learn quickly and will be able to move through my program rapidly.

If your child is nearing 5 years old or older, please contact me to be put on the wait list. I am not adding younger students to the wait list at this time ( under 4 years old). The families who have already contacted me are on my list.

Thank you for your patience,
Kathy