We are a family-run swim business located in Boise, Idaho that has been serving families from all over the Treasure Valley for more than 15 years. We are passionate about educating children and adults of all ages about water safety, basic swimming skills, and stroke development in a safe, positive, encouraging, and FUN environment. We teach small classes in a warm, heated pool with excellent, motivated teachers who work very hard to ensure that children learn how to really SWIM!



Class Options & Cost

Class Options & Cost

We know booking swim lessons can feel a little confusing—especially if you have multiple kids at different levels. This guide will help you choose the right option for your family.

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR SWIMMER'S LEVEL

Beginner: For swimmers 3-years old+ who are not yet swimming independently 15 feet where they can't touch. Focus for this level: Build confidence and achieve 15 feet of independent swimming, back float, and water comfort.

Intermediate: For swimmers 3-years old+ who can swim at least 15 feet independently but not yet 30 feet or fully comfortable in deep water. Focus for this level: Build endurance to 30 feet in both freestyle and elementary back stroke, refine skills, and introduce rotary breathing and backstroke.

Advanced
For swimmers 5-years old+ who can swim 30+ feet and are comfortable in deep water. Focus for this level: Stroke development and endurance (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).

Mommy & Me (Under Age 3)
For children 3 years old or under with a trusted adult in the water.

  • 30-minute lessons
  • 4 days/week for 2 weeks (8 total lessons)
  • $100 per session 

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR LESSON TYPE

SINGLE LESSON (One Instructor, Half Pool)

15-Minute Lesson – $80/week (4 lessons, Mon–Thurs)
Best for:

  • Beginners or Intermediate swimmers
  • 1 child, or 2 children of the same level sharing
  • Must be at least 3 years old

✔ The cost is the same whether you have 1 swimmer or 2 swimmers sharing the spot. 

✔ Great for younger swimmers with shorter attention spans


30-Minute Lesson – $160/week

Best for:

  • Advanced swimmers. Some intermediate swimmers may benefit from 30 minutes, especially if the spot is shared between 2 swimmers.
  • 1 child, or 2 children of the same level sharing

 ✔  The cost is the same whether you have 1 swimmer or 2 swimmers sharing the spot

✔  Ideal for building endurance and more advanced skills

SIDE-BY-SIDE LESSONS (Two Instructors, Whole Pool)

Perfect for families or friends with multiple swimmers at different levels who want to swim at the same time.

Because lessons run concurrently, you can mix and match levels and lesson lengths.

Example:

  • Two children (Advanced) swims 30 minutes on one side
  • Another child (Beginner) does 15 minutes, then a sibling (Intermediate) does 15 minutes each on the other side of the pool at the same time

Pricing for Side-by-Side Lessons

  • 15 minutes (both sides): $160/week
  • 30 minutes (both sides): $320/week

Family Discount Options (same week/session only):

  • 45 minutes total (30 min one side of pool + 15 min other): $220 (save $20)

  • 60 minutes total (30 min both sides of the pool simultaneaously): $280 (save $40)

*Discounts apply only when booking multiple lessons within the same week/session (not across multiple weeks).


STEP 3: SHARING GUIDELINES

  • Children must be age 3+ to participate in private or shared lessons
  • No more than 2 children may share a spot with a single teacher
  • Children may share a lesson only if they are at the same level. It is ok if they are different ages.  For example, siblings who are 8 and 4 years old, but are both beginners could share a spot.

Still Not Sure What to Book?

Here are a few quick examples:

  • Two siblings (ages 4 & 6), both beginners → Book one shared 15-minute lesson
  • One beginner + one intermediate → Book side-by-side lessons so each child gets instruction at their level
  • Three or more kids at different levels → Side-by-side lessons with staggered times (one child rotates in)


FAQ’s

Q: Can I share the time with a friend instead of only within my family?

A: Yes, but please no more than 1 vehicle per family.


Q: Can I sign one child up for 30 minutes of a private lesson instead of 15?

A: You can, but for younger children, ages 3 - 6, we highly discourage doing more than 15 minutes of a 1-on-1 private lesson. Children's attention spans are short.  We can get soooooo much done in 15 minutes, and a 30-minute lesson would turn into a lot of play time and not a lot of additional instruction.  It would be MUCH more effective to sign up for 2 weeks of 15-minute lessons than to sign up for 1 week of 30-minute lessons. Older children or more advanced swimmers may find a 30 minute lesson beneficial. 


Q: What if my kids are really different ages?  Can they still swim together if they are the same level?

A: Yes!  No worries if your kids are 10 and 4 years old and both beginners.  Grouping by ability is much more important than age and we will vary our teaching technique to meet each child in an age-appropriate way. 

 

Q: What if my family doesn’t fit into any of the scenarios above?

A: Please email us at cathyslilfish@gmail.com prior to registration day and Cathy or Cindy will reach out to you to figure out the best solution.

 

Q: Can I sign up for more than 1 week or more than 1 two-week session?

A: Absolutely!


Q: What if my lesson is cancelled due to weather?

A: A makeup lesson will be offered on the Friday following the cancellation at the same time as your regular lesson. No other makeup lesson will be offered if you choose not to take advantage of that lesson.





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