Swim-in Zone Swimming Academy

Spring Session Swim Class Enrollment 2023

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:51:00 GMT

Our spring session enrollment begins in the new year. Spring is the best time of year to get your children ready for summer swimming. With our 15 week spring session you will see a lot of growth in your child’s swimming ability. Sign up as soon as you can to get your preferred day and time.

Here is our priority schedule:

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Yesterday’s Emergency Closure 11/7/22 – Car Fire

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:48:00 GMT

Dear Swim-in Zone Families,

Yesterday we experienced a car fire outside of our facility. We are happy to let you know that everyone is safe and there was no damage to the facility. We are grateful and humbled by our team’s professional and instant response to try and extinguish this fire.

Thank you to both Upper and Lower Saucon Fire Companies and their crews for their response and controlling the fire.

We understand this may have been unsettling for you and your children. We know from experience that a difficult experience can linger into future classes and activities. This is normal and expected. We have found it most helpful to the child’s learning and continued progress to resume lessons sooner, reestablishing their routine and schedule. This helps them work through fear and anxiety, rather than providing the time and opportunity for rumination. We have issued a make-up for each of today’s swimmers and encourage you to schedule them this week.

We again commend the Swim-in Zone team members on their instincts, response, and action. This is their training, professionalism, care, and dedication at work. It is a privilege for us to have them as our colleagues.

Please call (610) 625-4848 or email us to schedule your make-up.

Sincerely,

Sue Schuster & the Swim-in Zone Team

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Did You Know?!? Level Sheets & Your Child’s Progress

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:17:00 GMT

We get a lot of parents asking about their child’s progress in our lessons. This especially happens at the end of the session when parents see the certificates and realize their children are not moving up to the next level. We often hear: “why haven’t you communicated this with us?” or “we didn’t know!” and also “what can we practice to make sure he does move up?”

Before getting into how we communicate with parents, let me say that repeating a level is totally fine and normal! Even if you practice all the skills with your child every Friday night at Family Swim (<–shameless plug for Family Swim, Fridays at 1-230 or 630-8), your child will still need to repeat levels occasionally because physically they might not be ready to move on, and that’s okay!

But, back to our main concern: we do communicate with parents! And you can know (what’s going on with her swim lessons)! And you can know exactly what to practice, if you check your child’s level sheet!

Our level sheets are located in the back of the party room and are in bins marked with the days of the week. Each level sheet is in the instructor’s folder for each specific day. These level sheets are updated weekly (or they should be updated weekly).

Each level sheet has the students’ general information–Name, allergies (if applicable), the session, instructor’s name, day of the week, and time. There’s a general description of the level and also a space for attendance. The rest of the level sheet is to mark off skills. Each skill has a Beginning (the child was introduced to the skill), an Emerging (the class is working on the skill and it’s coming along), and Mastered (the child can do the skill perfectly, each time, without thinking about it). When looking at the level sheets, you can clearly see what skills your child is rocking at, and what skills your child may need more practice with.

There’s also a spot for instructor notes (if the instructor has any) and our recommendation for whether or not your child is moving up at mid-session and at the end of the session.

As I mentioned before, these level sheets should be updated weekly, so you can know your child’s progress at all times. If you are unable to find your child’s level sheet or it hasn’t been updated in awhile, please let the Front Desk know! We want to make sure all our instructors are communicating with you.

We are coming up on mid-session report time, so level sheets should be updated to reflect where we think our kids will be for the Winter. These reports are due by Oct. 3rd, which is the 1st day for Winter registration . So, check your child’s level sheet and sign up for Winter! ��

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Swim-in Water Safety Pledge

Sun, 15 May 2022 16:25:00 GMT

May is water safety month and this year we have decided to put together a water safety pledge for you and your children. Summer is coming quickly and it is important to talk to your children about being safe in and around water.

The Pledge

We will have a wall of pledge signers. See our front desk staff to sign the pledge and earn a $1 off our Swim-in Safety Coloring Book. Be on the lookout on our social media for additional safety tips throughout the month.

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Policy Update – Covid-19

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:32:00 GMT

Swim-in Zone will be following the recent changes to the CDC guidelines for masking. Masks are now optional in the building. Instructors however will continue to wear their mask/shield while in the pool with the children until March 14. Masks have compromised the teaching of swimming and the children will undoubtedly benefit from hearing the instructors better, watching their instructors go underwater with them and be better able to demonstrate skills. It will add a whole new fun dimension to the swim lessons!

Thank you for choosing Swim-in Zone!

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Butterfly, Butter-cry, Butter-die: The Dreaded Butterfly

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT

A few years ago, I was on vacation in Arizona, visiting my parents. My mom and I went to her neighborhood women’s league, affectionately known as the Women Who Wine. After learning I was a swim instructor, I had several women ask me, “how do you do the butterfly?!” Well…..

Butterfly is the toughest stroke to master; there is simultaneously very little mechanics to it and a whole lotta technique, finesse, and rhythm. When you think about butterfly, there’s really only two motions–your arms swinging around in a circle and your legs kicking like a dolphin; however, this seemingly simplicity sits on a throne of LIES!

A short history of the butterfly

This was first used by Jack Sieg in an Iowa University swim meet in 1935, but the dolphin kick was specifically outlawed by FINA (the International Olympic Committee), and Sieg was DQed. Fly officially became an Olympic Sport in 1956, and it has been torturing inexperienced swimmers since.

Technique

There are 3 stages to the arm motion for butterfly: catch, pull, and recovery. At Swim-in Zone, we call it diamond, angel, swing, because that is the motion your arms are making. While your hands are catching the water (or starting to make a diamond shape), your feet are undulating under the water in a dolphin kick to help propel you forward. As your hands exit the water to make the recovery back to the top (swing around), there is another dolphin kick to help propel your arms out of the water. The hardest part about the dolphin kick is it is not just a down kick; it is both an up and down kick. This means that you not only need to kick both feet down, it is imperative to also kick up with both feet together. All this energy is coming from your core and your hips–not the legs. It’s the up kick that young or inexperienced swimmers miss. Butterfly is a short axis stroke, meaning that the energy is from the up/down motion of your core (the shortest way across your body). It also means that there is a certain rhythm to butterfly.

Butterfly has a 1-2 rhythm. There’s a method of teaching butterfly called Maskan (Swedish for “the worm”), that teaches this rhythm by tapping your collar bone and your belt/hip area while moving your hips forward and back. Some of our teachers use this method to help kids get the basic motions of fly. All of this technique and rhythm hasn’t even taken into consideration breathing! You need energy to swim fly, and you definitely need to breathe! Watching Michael Phelps, you’ll see him breathing every stroke. Some swimmers, depending on the distance, will breathe every other stroke. Breathing is all about timing. Most people will try to breathe as their arms are coming out of the water during the recovery period. This is a huge mistake! Breathing should actually be done when your arms are pulling and pressing down on the water, thus enabling you to pick your head up and take a breath. Your head should be down and in the water as your arms recover.

If you can’t tell, I am so not a butterflier. My problem with fly (and with life) is that I have no rhythm! I cannot keep a beat to save my life. But, there are many 5 and 6 year olds who can! The craziest part about butterfly is that it doesn’t take a lot of strength to do it, and honestly, muscle-ing your way through butterfly is the fastest way to tire yourself out. Butterfly is a rhythm stroke. So, if you can keep the beat, try fluttering on by.

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Spring Session 2022

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:00:00 GMT

We will begin enrollment for our spring session starting in the new year. Spring is the only session we do priority enrollment.

Priority Enrollment Schedule

When should I register?

We highly recommend registering as soon as you can as our schedule normally fills quickly for the spring session. If you are having difficulty finding what you need, the best option is to give us a call.

When does the spring session start?

Spring session begins Feb. 28th and goes through June 12, 2022.

Pricing

Pricing is based on how many classes are scheduled.

We have new monthly pricing available!

If you have any questions, please reach out to our front desk. And thank you for choosing Swim-in Zone!

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Swim Your Heart Out!

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:38:00 GMT

My mother loves to tell me the story of my first swim meet. I was 4 or 5 years old and my event was coming up. I was hysterically crying for Lord knows what reason, and I was being comforted by my coach, Shane. I’m sure I was upset because I had to swim a whole 25 or dive off the block, or some overly dramatic reason. That’s the only thing she remembers about my 1st swim meet.

My earliest memory of Summer Swim Meets were the sugar highs from eating jello powder and pixie sticks, and the hot dog and orange tang at the end. Nothing tasted better than a boiled hot dog at 930 on a warm, summer night, after swimming your heart out in the 8 and under 100 yd. free relay.

As low-key and fun Summer Swim Meets were, Swim-in Zone has a similar vibe. Our swim meets are smaller and give kids a taste of what meets are all about. Most importantly, though, they are fun! They give the kids the experience of competition, give parents something to cheer about, and ultimately, it gives everyone a reminder of what normalcy is.

Even if your child isn’t sure about competitive swimming, it’s a great experience. Kids are grouped by age, gender, and event. So all the 6-year-old girls swimming a 25 yd freestyle will be together. Same with the 7-, 8-, and 9-year-olds. There are also 30 ft events (the width of the pool) for the little kids (ages 7 and under). If you’re not sure your child could make the whole length, we have the shorter distances, so they can still participate. Plus, we have attendants (our instructor volunteers) who will be in the lane just in case your child becomes uncomfortable.

This year, however, we are doing things a bit differently, but the low stakes energy will be the same. The older kids (ages 6+ and able to swim 25+ yds) will be swimming on Friday, November 5th, at 645 pm, and the younger kids (ages 3-7 and able to swim 30 yds or the width of the pool) will be swimming Saturday, November 6th, at 2 pm. We do have a limit of 45 kids per day, and there is a $10 charge per day per child; however, each child can swim up to 4 events. You can sign up at the Front Desk, but the deadline is Friday, October 29th. So while you are planning your Halloween costumes, plan your events, and we will see you and your kids the 1st weekend of November swimming their hearts out!

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Learning to Swim takes Time, but How Much? It Depends…

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:35:00 GMT

How long will it take my child to learn to swim? We get this question so much at the Front Desk and the answer is so nuanced and based on the individual child and his needs. But, I will attempt to answer it here…hopefully, lol. This might be a bit of a long one, so, in the words of Samuel L. Jackson in Jurassic Park, hold onto your butts! haha!

When a parent asks me when his child will be able to swim, the absolute first questions I ask back is what is your definition of swimming and what are your goals. When I (personally) think of “swimming,” I think of a person who can swim at least 1 length of the pool freestyle with side breathing and a propulsive kick, like a baby Micheal Phelps. (I then imagine a 3-year-old swimming like this and it makes me giggle, but I digress). However, many times parents reply that their definition of swimming is being safe in the water without them having to watch the child. Then I laugh and tell them it’ll be a few years before that happens. Other parents are more realistic and say that they want their child to be able to paddle a few strokes and “swim” 2-3 feet, and depending on the age and ability of the child, this is totally feasible within 2-3 sessions.

So let’s look at our levels and our goals. Level 1 is all about comfort, then mobility. You will not be able to swim in the water without being comfortable and being able to float . So much of Level 1 is centered around comfortability (playing games, doing crocodiles and bunny hops, practicing jumps) and floating. Every single one of my level 1 classes float on their front and back at least twice per lesson because it’s that important! (Even the first few weeks of all our lessons center around the basics of swimming, including floating and breath control). So while Level 1 may not look like we are doing all that much, we are building the foundation of all the levels and all the skills.

It’s not until a child can submerge themselves underwater that they will be able to swim, and this doesn’t happen until the end of Level 1 (Orange) and Level 2. Once a child can float with their face in the water, they will be able to begin paddling around and “swimming.” From there we start learning how to do “big arms” or “alternated arm and switch.” You’ll definitely see my Level 2 classes kicking with 1 hand up and 1 hand down because we are practicing not only our propulsive kick but a full stroke from hip to above the head. This goes beyond the doggy paddling that some parents might be referring to when they want their child to “swim.”

Finally, in Level 3, we are working on perfecting our freestyle, including the side breathing component, as well as our backstroke. However, in levels 1-3, all the focus is on perfect short distances. That is why you will not see very many of our kids doing full laps repetitively. It’s not until the end of Level 3 (Blue) and Level 4 (Blue/Purple and Purple) that we get to my definition of swimming (a full-length freestyle with side breathing and propulsive kick).

And just to complete the goals of our levels, Level 4 & 5 is all about building the distance on freestyle and backstroke and coordinating breaststroke and butterfly.

Once I have established what the parent is looking for in terms of swimming ability, then I look at the individual child. Is the child afraid of the water? Does the kid mind getting splashed in the face? Will the child go underwater happily? If the child is afraid of the water, we are starting at the beginning of our levels, at Red, and depending on how afraid the child is, it might take a while for her to get comfortable and start dipping her face, then submerging herself. Getting a child who is afraid of the water to start going underwater could take up to a year (or more!). If the child doesn’t mind getting splashed in the face, but maybe isn’t dipping his face in the water yet, we would place him in a Red/Orange class. Now we are working still on comfortability, but there’s already some comfort there, and working on dipping the face for longer and longer periods, up to about 5-6 seconds. If the child is happily going underwater, then they are already at Level 2 (depending on age), and it makes our job so much easier! Now, we are just building those floating, kicking, and arm stroking skills. And, this is all for a neurotypical kid. If your child needs special accommodations or is on the spectrum, it could take longer.

“But my child’s been doggy-paddling around all summer–why can’t he do that here?” We get this question a lot too, and it goes back to comfortability and floating. Yes, your child might be able to swim with his head above the water, and he might be really good at it too, but this type of swimming is exhausting! Will your child be able to do this if he falls or is pushed in the water and his face gets wet? Will he be able to do it if he gets splashed? What happens when he gets tired? Swimming with your face out of the water doesn’t equate to comfort in the water . These are all safety concerns, and it’s why we focus on submersion, then mobility.

While this method of learning to swim takes time, we believe in our process. We believe in it so much, we offer a guarantee to all our students, ages 4+, that if they spend more than 3 sessions at a specific level, they get the 4th session for free! So parents, trust us! We know this way takes time, but so does learning how to figure skate, do karate, or play basketball. You wouldn’t expect your child to do triple axels, go up a few belts in karate, or make a layup in a few short months, and we cannot expect a 4-year-old to move along the top of the water long enough or far enough to get out of trouble in this short amount of time either.

So what can parents do? Practice, practice, practice! Tub time is the best time for trying skills out, like dipping faces in the water and even floating (depending on the size of your child and tub). I can totally remember trying to float in my bathtub when I was little. I can also remember trying to swim and making a mess, lol. Tub time is also great for practicing with goggles. A lot of kids will try more skills with goggles on (it’s like Dumbo’s magic feather). And also, we have our Free Friday Family Swims from 1-230 and 630-8 pm, where the entire immediate family can come swim for free! So everyone (yes, even you, Dad), can practice floating and goof around. You can have your child show you their tricks, and you can even show your kid some of your own.

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The Importance of Floating

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:10:00 GMT

Summer Session is notorious for having older kids (think 6+ years old) who don’t know how to swim. Well, let me rephrase that, summer is notorious for having older kids who think they know how to swim, but really don’t. We get so many people, both young and old, who take lessons, and think that swimming is thrashing their arms and legs in the water. They think that they have to “do something”–like move their arms or kick really hard to be able to move through the water. But this is not how you swim.

Swimming is really just floating. That’s it. It’s floating with gentle movements from arm and legs that propel you forward. The best way to swim is to actually do the least amount possible. Kind of like golf.

Floating, and therefore swimming, is understanding that the water works opposite. To move forward, you need to push the water backwards, and vice versa. It is trusting that the water will hold you up (buoyancy), and working with the water to move.

And this is why floating is so important in swimming because floating IS swimming. If you can float with your face in the water and move your arms, BAM, you have a freestyle. If you can float on your back and gently kick, BAM, that’s a backstroke. It may not be Olympic quality swimming, but it will get you from point A to point B safely. This is why we spend so much time in our Level 1 and Level 2 classes on floating, because floating is the foundation of swimming, and back floating especially, is the foundation for being safe in the water.

Safety-wise, back floating is incredibly important. Every single one of my Level 2 classes does a component of back floating every class. If you can float on your back, you can breathe! This is why we focus so much on rollover breathing because back floating enables you to catch your breath, relax, fix goggles, or call for help if needed. Kids who can roll over and float on their back can swim quite a distance as well (which is what makes these younger Level 2 kids so dangerous, but that is for a different blog). If there is one safety skill that you emphasize with your kids, it is back floating.

There is also something called vertical floating, which is my favorite. Vertical floating is floating straight up and down (vertically). Vertical floating is great because it is such a flex, a power move. If you can float vertically, you can tread water, and if you can tread water, you can play water polo (the best sport ever).

So while many people may scoff at floating and think that it’s not important or it’s just for lower levels, it is actually the most important part of swimming, hands down (or no hands down, because that wouldn’t be floating, and no feet down either). Next time you’re in the pool, try just floating around and see what all you can do with such a basic skill.

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Is Summer Swim Team A Good Fit For Your Child/Family?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:30:00 GMT

I was an annoying child. At least that is what my mother told me when I asked her why she signed me up for swimming when I was little, as opposed to girl scouts or softball. Well, she didn’t exactly say that I was annoying. She said that I had a lot of energy that needed to be used and focused, and also, I needed something that would help me sleep at night. I’m pretty sure that is mom code for I was an annoying child though.

Little did I know that her decision to enroll me in the Summer Swim Team would have such big implications in my life, and I’m so glad that it did.

But what she didn’t know and I didn’t know was that Swim Team, and Summer Swim Team in particular, has a culture all its own. Parents need to make sure that not only are their kids ready for a swim team, but that they are ready too.

The biggest difference that parents should be aware of is that Swim Team practice is NOT lessons! Ms. MacKenzie, an instructor here and Head Coach for Salisbury High School and Middle School Swim Teams, as well as Head Coach for Down at the Severns in Annapolis, Maryland, says that coaches are fine tuning techniques during practice; they are not teaching your kids the complete stroke. That means that your child should know all 4 strokes and they should be comfortable swimming multiple laps of each stroke.

Also, parents should be aware that their kid might not be the best. They might not be 1st, or even 2nd or 3rd. MacKenzie also says that this doesn’t matter as much. Swim Team will make your child stronger and they will improve. However, it might be a struggle to get there, especially with swimming full laps. It’s imperative that parents remain patient.

This all boils down to intensity. Swim Team, even Summer Swim Team, is definitely more intense than lessons, and it’s competitive. From a coach’s point of view, parents must be patient, keep an open mind, and know that practice and lessons are two totally different things.

Swimming runs (swims?) in my family, so I spoke with my sister-in-law, Jenni, about being a Swim Team Mom. Swim Team Moms are a different breed of mom, but Swim Team Moms make great (albeit, loud) friends. Jenni recommends doing this by volunteering at the meets either by timing, being a runner, or a wrangler/zoo keeper (keeping the kids together, especially for relays). This will also help you get to know the other kids and start to understand swimming as a sport. It’s also important to get to know the coach, but not BE the coach. While Summer Swim is competitive, it’s not as competitive as the regular season. (Which, BTW, swimming is a Winter sport).

And finally, I interviewed my nephew, Gregg, on what he wished he would have known before he started swimming. He states, emphatically, to not worry about breaststroke, lol. As a butterfly-er, he loathes breaststroke, and is always trying to convince people that fly is not that bad . (It’s terrible, don’t do it!) But he wishes that before joining, he would have known more about each of the strokes.

And that seems to be the mistake parents make; they equate practice with lessons, and throw their kids in to literally sink or swim. I know my mother did it to me, but I was annoying, so she had good reason �� Parents, just understand that while Summer Swim Team is fun and a great workout, your kids should have some idea of what they are doing. If you’re not sure, sign them up for lessons and our instructors can let you know if they are ready. And, if your kids love swimming, but Summer Swim Team is too much, you can totally look into our non-competitve Swim Team, which we have this summer, as well as during the school year.

Swimming and joining a swim team changed my life. It’s a great way for me to stay active as I get older, it’s also provided me a great career path, and I hope, I’m slightly less annoying (to my mother and to all of humanity). But, it’s also important to understand where lessons end and Swim Team begins.

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Water Safety Begins with You, the Parent

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:44:00 GMT

I little bit about myself. I have been a lifeguard since I was 15 and a lifeguard instructor for the Red Cross since I was 16. Now at 33, I have seen I lot in my career and I have learned that it’s more about prevention when it comes to water safety. So, let me take you back a few years and tell you a story from my time as a lifeguard at the Hellertown Pool.

Lifeguarding at the Hellertown pool are some of my favorite memories growing up, as pretty much all my closest friends were lifeguards as well; however, it was not easy by any means. With hundreds of people in your section alone, it was a daunting task. I remember guarding down at the deep end at the slide area. That day there was a family with a little boy who had to be no older than 3. The parents were not paying attention to him as well as they should. Before you know it, he had walked from the other side of the pool and started climbing the steps to the slide. Luckily, I saw him halfway up and was able to get to him before he slid down. The mother was very grateful, and I hope learned an important lesson about watching her children at the pool.

You see, what most parents don’t understand is just because there is a lifeguard on duty at the pool, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to watch your child. You are the best line of defense for your children. Lifeguards, as well trained as we are, don’t always see it all. So, get in the pool and play and watch the same trick (repeatedly). Your children want you to be in the pool anyway.

A couple of summers ago, my cousin was having a get-together with friends and family (I wasn’t there). They have a pool right outside on their back porch. As the night went on everyone was enjoying the party and all the kids were out of the pool. But his daughter saw a toy in the water and was reaching for it and slipped into the pool. She didn’t know how to swim and sunk to the bottom. You see, drowning is silent, especially with small children. No one heard her go in and no one saw her either. Until my cousin finally saw her at the bottom. He dove in and got her out. She came up coughing, but was, fortunately, okay. When he got out of the pool, he asked everyone who was watching her?!

At parties, you think there is enough people around that someone will see or hear something. But that isn’t always the case. That is why you must make sure someone is always watching the pool, even if the kids have left the area and the party is winding down.

I want to take some time to leave you with a few additional things if you have a home pool:

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School Year Option 2021-2022

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:59:00 GMT

School Year Option (SYO) registration will begins on May 19th. If you are new to us or just hearing about SYO for the first time here is a bit more information.

SYO allows you to sign up for our Fall, Winter, & Spring Sessions all at once.

Additional benefits:

Am I guaranteed to keep the same instructor throughout the school year?

Unfortunately, no. We cannot guarantee the same instructor for the entire year as their availability may change from session to session. We will do our best to keep the same instructor if possible. Having first priority in our schedule gives you the best chance to keep the same instructor.

How can I schedule my children?

You can schedule over the phone, in-person, or online. We suggest calling if you cannot find what you need online as SYO families are building our schedule for the year.

We are very excited for this coming school year and we look forward to seeing all your children’s progress!

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Progression Or, How A Giant, Hairy, German Man Helped Me Learn to Swim

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT

One of the fondest memories I have of me and my dad is swimming at the Upper Perk pool in the summer. Now, you need to understand my father. He was born and raised in Germany and emigrated here when he was 18. So, he was very much European, and his swim attire definitely portrayed this.

As much as I loved swimming with my dad, I also absolutely hated it because he indeed wore a speedo; a big, giant, German guy in a speedo. Yes, that was my childhood. And while I hated it at the time, I can definitely look back on it now and laugh because really, a big, giant, hairy German guy in a speedo at this barely suburban, local pool??!! LOL!

But my favorite thing about swimming with Norbert wasn’t so much about “practicing my skills,” it was about having fun in the water with my dad (which, btw, once we were in the water, the embarrassment faded–as the water covered up that speedo). We would totally race, but he would also toss me around, and flip me and it was always just a nice time of us goofing off and being outside on those warm, summer evenings. We would always leave the pool starving and eat ice cream when we got home, and my mom would always give us “the look” when we wanted 3 scoops, but we were growing kids! Yes, Norbert was a giant kid when it came to us playing and eating.

I never thought of this time as practicing, but that was what Norbert and I were doing, however unknowingly. When I was super little (like 4 years old), he would toss me up in the air spinning and catch me and splash me. This got me more comfortable with being splashed, with getting water in my face, with going all the way under the water. As I grew, our races meant that I was practicing my strokes, however inefficiently they might have been. But, I was learning how my body worked in the water; how I could make it go faster; how I could hold my breath longer and longer; and how I could flip and turn and rotate and use the water to my advantage.

While this might seem like a simple story about me and my dad, it really extends out to what parents can do to help their children progress at swimming, no matter their ability level.

And parents, you don’t have to wait until the pools open for the summer. You can practice this all year long with your kids, even in the comfort of your own home!

Tub time is a great time to start acclimating your kids to the water. It’s your child’s home, so it’s completely safe and comfortable. This is where you can start dripping water over their head (and eventually face) with their buckets and toys. This is also a great place to start splashing and blowing bubbles. If your tub is big enough and your child is small enough, you can even work on back floats and possibly front floats.

We have spent A LOT of time in our houses this year, and if you are ready to get out, we offer free Friday Family swims for students currently enrolled in swim lessons. Here, you can practice all those skills that I practiced with my dad. We have times on Friday afternoons from 1–230. This time you don’t need to schedule in advance. We also have Friday evening times, 630-715 or 715-8. These times you must schedule in advance with our Front Desk so we can maintain physical distancing. And just because your kids might be able to beat you in races, you should still come and swim and play. You can have your child teach you breaststroke or butterfly, even if it’s not exactly correct. The very act of teaching will help solidify the theory of what the stroke entails and how to do it in the child’s brain. Showing you can help them understand how their body works in the water.

Always remember though, Family Swim is for play and for fun! Let your child splash and experiment and be goofballs in the water. So much of their time is spent having to “be serious and listen.” Let them have this time with you to have fun, practice some skills (even if it doesn’t necessarily look like practicing), and be kids. While they may not end up becoming Michael Phelps, they will probably remember spending this time with you and enjoying swimming and playing in the pool for years to come, even if you do wear a speedo.

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Summer 2021

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 23:17:00 GMT

Our summer session registration will begin on April 14th. You can sign up online, over the phone, or in person. Summer is a bit different at Swim-in Zone and will be this year as well.

3 Programs

Will there be camps this year?

No. We have decided to not do camps this year.

How long is the summer session?

The summer session is 10 weeks long going from June 14th – August 22. We will be closed July 4th.

When and how come I register?

Registration begins on April 14th. You can register online, over the phone, or in-person.

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Regression: It Happens and It’s Okay!

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

This is not an easy blog to write this month. The blog is a bit late because of the sensitivity surrounding this topic. Parents, we gotta talk about your behavior. I’m not talking about your kids. Your kids are great!

Here’s the fact: Swim-in Zone creates color levels to organize your child into the appropriate class based on his/her skills and their age. That’s it. That’s why we have all our pretty color levels. In no way does your child’s level reflect on your parenting ability.

Here’s the other truth, but we all know this one already: 2020 sucked! For many kids, they didn’t swim at all this past year. And those 2 weeks last spring totally didn’t count. So kids who come to Swim-in Zone just for Spring, haven’t actually swam since June 2019. And I’m not talking about swimming around your backyard pool in the summer. Those aren’t lessons. Kids are having fun and doggie paddling around–as they should! But they are not learning the proper techniques for side breathing, they aren’t learning how to add the arms and adjust timing to create a beautiful breaststroke, and they aren’t mastering butterfly by themselves. And that’s okay.

Here’s the other hard part: your child has probably regressed in swimming skills. But guess what, that’s okay too!

The statistic is that for every month out of the water, it takes the child 1 week to regain those skills. As I said before, many of these children haven’t actually swam in lessons since June 2019. Even if we are being generous, the last time they were in a pool could very easily have been August 2019–that’s a year and a half of not swimming. That’s 18 months and will therefore take about 18 weeks or all of Spring Session just to get to where they were before. Even if they were able to paddle around this summer, that’s still 7 months out of the pool and half of Spring session (7/15 weeks) just to get back to where they were.

Here’s what’s not okay. Arguing with an instructor about where your child should be placed. Just because your children were doing something with you all summer doesn’t mean they will do it with our instructors or they remember the skills they practiced a year ago. Some children need to rebuild those skills.

We talk about giving kids a break in school because they lost out on a whole year and we need to extend that same courtesy to sports as well. If your child had just learned how to shoot a lay up and then didn’t shoot another one for over a year later, he or she isn’t going to remember to do it properly the 1st time. It’s going to take time to review and sometimes relearn dribbling, shooting, jumping, where to hit the ball on the backboard, how to extend the arm. While parents will understand this about basketball, swimming takes on “less importance” because it’s just fun or it’s just for safety and they aren’t going to a swim team.

Let’s all agree that it’s been rough lately, and this Spring Session, we are all about fun and having a good time, with some life-saving skills thrown in. Parents, don’t ruin it for your children by focusing on a color or a level. Let your children have this time to be even more of a kid and get their crazies out, and let your instructor do the job that she has been professionally trained for. I promise you, if you can relax, you will enable your instructor to relax, and your child is going to learn a whole lot more ��

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Our Philosophy: Water Safety Not Just Pool Safety

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:18:00 GMT

We know parents want their children to be safe in and around the water. It is imperative to us as well. However, what parents think is safe in and around the water and what we know to be safe in and around the water can differ greatly.

Many parents think that if their child can jump into the water and get to the side, they are safe. But this isn’t necessarily true. There is so much more to swimming than just hanging out in the pool.

Being safe in the water (not just a pool) means being able to swim a distance and get a breath. It means being able to call for help if needed, and it means being able to help someone else, if necessary. We structure our lessons with these ideas in mind.

Our Levels 1 and 2 focus around safety, specifically for the self. In Level 1, we emphasize that an adult should always be watching the child and that the child is never the 1st one in the pool. We also start working on floats, so that by the time they are in Level 2, the child is able to roll over onto his or her back and float independently, ensuring they can get a breath or call for help, if needed. However, after Level 2, parents stop thinking about safety, and we are just getting started.

Our Level 3 classes start focusing safety lessons around helping other people. We start teaching reaching and throwing assists, and Level 4 classes look at rip currents, how to identify a drowning person, and what to do if a person is choking. We even revisit jumping and diving rules since many of us will swim in ponds, lakes, or even a quarry sometime during our lifetimes. Our goal for water safety is to be safe in any body of water , not just in a pool.

For us, safety doesn’t begin and end at the walls of our pool. It goes beyond, into the shores of our world.

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Spring 2021 – Swimming Lessons for a Safer Summer

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:19:00 GMT

With 2020 coming to a close we are excited for 2021 and what it will bring. We are starting 2021 off with our spring session enrollment. Here are the details so you are prepared to sign up your swimmers and have a safer summer.

Priority Scheduling

Can I sign up for winter to get into spring session early?

Yes! We still have plenty of learning in our winter session and by signing up now you can gain early access to the spring session.

How long is the spring session?

Spring session will run from March 1, 2021 to June 13, 2021.

There are 15 lessons this session, except for Mondays & Sundays which have 14 lessons. No Class Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. There will be a class on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

What will class sizes be?

We understand that class size is very important for safety right now. Class sizes for our group class will remain limited to:

What are your popular times?

Below are the popular times for each day of the week by the hour. We offer class time and day changes at no additional charge.

How can I sign up?

You will be able to sign up for the spring session online , over the phone, or in-person. When signing up in person please remember to maintain social distance and wear your mask.

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Swim-in Zone Magic: Tips and Tricks on Back Floating

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

We get a lot of parents who come up to us and say, “how did you do it? I’ve been trying to get my child to do __________ and I just couldn’t! What is your secret?” The secret is…there is no secret! Just gentle repetition, practice, and a lot of distraction. 

Here at Swim-in Zone, we use gentle techniques to get your child to do skills, particularly with back floating. Generally, kids HATE back floating. They hate back floating like they hate broccoli or anything else that is relatively healthy and good for them. The issue with back floats is water gets in their ears, and it is uncomfortable. It’s easy for most adults because we are used to it. We have adjusted. But for kids, they need more practice. 

I like to break it up and practice several times per class, especially in my younger Level 1’s. We practice back floating on the steps, and with me, we also practice back floats after we jump in. Practicing back floats after a jump is vital. It helps reinforce the idea that if they fall into the pool, they can float on their back and kick to safety or float until help arrives. Most importantly, floating on their back enables them to breathe or possibly call for help if needed. 

The most important part is patience! All of this takes several weeks, if not several sessions. I do not expect my Level 1 Beginners (Reds) to be comfortable on their back. I do not even expect my Level 1 Intermediates (Red/Oranges) to be very comfortable. However, by the end of Level 1 (Orange), they should be comfortable, and the instructor should be almost able to let go of the child’s head for 2-3 seconds. 

While this may seem like magic, it’s merely practice. And you can help us! Remember, we have free Friday Family swim times from 1–230 and 630–8, where the immediate family may schedule a 45-minute block to practice and have fun in the pool. Also, throughout Winter Break, December 27–31st, we have Family Swim times for $10/45 minute session, which may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. Bring all the kids and get their energy out (and get them out of your house!)

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Color Me Thankful

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

And yes, it is so easy for me to say to look at the silver linings and be grateful for what you have this November. It’s practically a November cliché. But this one is different. It is different because I’ve had to change my perspective on every aspect of my life, and honestly, if it wasn’t for my Swim-in Zone family (because, that’s what you guys are at this point), I’m not sure I would have gotten through this year so unscathed.

I’m so, so thankful that I was super poor in 2013 and decided to apply to SiZ. I had/have a job. Some of you know that I am a professor at Northampton Community College. But, adjuncting is hard and inconsistent. So, I applied for a job that I knew I could do since I worked at various YMCAs teaching lessons throughout high school and college. I thought, “hey, this’ll be easy and fun”…and probably short term. From here, I met all the staff that would eventually become my family. Betsy, who worked at SiZ until recently, is my de facto big sister and emergency contact. Dana, who is the office manager, and the one who responds to your general emails, is my best friend. Jim, Penny, and Sue, the owners of the business, are my parents and saviors and life guiders and sometimes pain in my butt, all rolled into one. Many companies say that they are like families, but so few actually achieve the sentiment. I am so glad that way back in 2013 I couldn’t get a summer class and needed a job. Like I said, silver lining, right.

So, as this year comes to a close and I am now stuck quarantining at home with potential symptoms of Covid and more than likely not able to join my friends and adopted family for Thanksgiving, I am reminded that there are silver linings and there are things to be grateful for and there is goodness and kindness and caring still happening in the world. If there is one thing 2020 did for us, and I mean all of us, was to give us the time (literally) to keep looking, and most importantly, to be all of these things.

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Swim-in Zone has Closed for Swim Classes Starting Today Through the End of Fall Session

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:27:00 GMT

November 17, 2020

Hello Swim-in Zone Family,

This letter is being sent to all families enrolled in our fall session. A part time teacher reported symptoms compatible with CoVid last night and was tested today. She will quarantine for 14 days. Her only symptom was a distorted sensation of taste and otherwise feels well in every way. She has had no fever, fatigue, or achiness. There has been no change in her feeling of well-being this morning.

Also, this morning we sent another part time teacher for testing. These two teachers live together. She will also be quarantining for 14 days. Unfortunately, with the number of cases on the rise in our area, our staff may be in contact with positive cases requiring quarantining. As required by the PA Health Dept. all of our staff have been wearing masks/shields while in the pool and building.

And so, with an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel all classes for the remainder of the fall session , during which time all staff will be tested. Classes will be cancelled starting today Tuesday, November 17 at 3pm, and resume classes when our winter session starts on November 30. Families may choose a family swim time, make-up, or credit on their account for the missed classes.

Our pool and building will be open with limited staff to enable lap swim, water walking and family swim time. We will be adding times to the schedule for you to book a time on-line for the family swim.

If you have questions related to your personal situation, please consult your doctor for further advice.

All of us at Swim-in Zone know that swim lessons are essential. We remain committed to our mission of providing high quality swim lessons that create happy, safe, and confident swimmers, who love the water as much as we do! Jim and I sincerely value the trust you put in us to care for and teach your children and will always try to deserve your trust in the future.

Sincerely,

Penny and Jim Pantano

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Swimming Pumpkins? A Fun Way to Learn About Buoyancy

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:28:00 GMT

While Pumpkin Week is fun and exciting and something a little different, it serves a vital importance, and that is in teaching floating. Floating is probably the number one, most important skill to teach your child–not breathing, not freestyle, not treading water–FLOATING!

Floating is so important because it is the foundational building block to actually swimming. Floating teaches you to relax in the water. (You can’t float when you are panicked.) Floating teaches you your own buoyancy. While floating, you can do small movements with your arms and legs and reach a destination. Floating on your back will help you breathe, and good floats with arms and feet added becomes swimming. This holds true for breaststroke and butterfly as well.

The need to be horizontal in the water is essential to good swimming and floating teaches us this. It is why we practice it so much in level 1 and 2, but also reinforce it in level 3, 4, & 5. I’m sure once parents notice their child putting their face in the water and floating on their bellies, all of a sudden, swimming “clicks.” Now, even a two or three year old can “swim” a few feet through the water–it is because the child is completely horizontal and floating. For example, my student Gus, who is 5 years old, just figured this out this week. Gus started as a Red/Orange in the beginning of the Fall Session. He was not an afraid swimmer and had no problem getting splashed in the face or going underwater (briefly) during jumps. Within a few weeks, he was dipping his face for longer and longer periods of time, starting with 1 second and eventually increasing it to 5-6 seconds. Once he became comfortable dipping his face, even for a second, we added it to our crocodile walks, because crocodile walks force children to be horizontal (even though hands are down on the steps, their legs are stretched out behind them). As Gus got more comfortable with his face in and legs out, he was able to start feeling his own buoyancy, which led to him being able to trust the water to hold him up. This was demonstrated in his front floats. He started with holding onto my arms and dipping his face. Eventually, his face would stay in just a little longer and a little longer. Then, his grip on my arms would loosen and I would start to loosen my grip on him. He began to feel the water hold him up. Once he learned to dip his face for longer periods of time, he moved up to Orange. This week, Gus decided he wanted to go underwater and you could see his comfortability in going under (and not listening to me, lol). This week, in going underwater and in putting his face underfor supermans (or torpedoes), he figured out that when his face goes in, his butt and legs come up and he can paddle around like that. And because Gus is now underwater and ignoring me, he graduated to level 2, Orange/Yellow. (That’s how we know kids should be in level 2; they want to swim around underwater; they don’t care what their teachers are talking about =). But before parents get upset that your child might not be listening to us, let me tell you right now, that’s a good thing! Your child knows how to float and before long, he or she will be off swimming around (and being more dangerous in the water because they don’t know their limitations, but that is another post for another time). Gus is an exception, however. Gus is older (5 years old), he was not afraid, he has a natural athletic ability, and he was in a private lesson–which all make teaching him a little bit easier.

So what does all this have to do with pumpkins? Well, pumpkins float. Big pumpkins, little pumpkins, all pumpkins float–even the 800+ pound one sitting out front. Pumpkins float because they have air in them and we float for the same reason. Now, we aren’t just talking about hypothetical theories. We are learning science (Archimedes Principle) and we are experiencing and demonstrating that science to our kids. And hopefully, while seeing these pumpkins, as big as they are, our kids realize that they too, can float.

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Trick or Treat? Drive-Up!

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:38:00 GMT

Children love going trick or treating but this year has many people questioning if it can be safe. So we have decided to create a safe and socially distant trick or treat event.

How?

You and your family will be able to drive up to Swim-in Zone and enjoy a little trick or treat night. You can stay in your car or take a little extra time and take some pictures with our giant pumpkins. We will have our staff make and hand out bags of candy. When packing and handing out the candy staff will be wearing gloves and masks.

When?

October 31st, 2020 from 2-4pm

Wear?

Your best Halloween attire

Where?

Swim-in Zone – 4355 Saucon Creek Rd Center Valley, PA 18034

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Winter Session Registration 2020-2021

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:43:00 GMT

Winter session registration will begin on October 5th.

The winter session is a 12-week session that runs from November 30th – February 28th.

Price Reductions

We have reduced pricing on a few of our classes as we are getting back to some sense of normal. We have increased the allowable number of children in some classes to help reduce pricing.

30 Minute Group Classes : ~~$26/class~~ → $25/class (Ratio is 4:1)

45 Minute Group Classes: ~~$29/class~~ → $28/class (Ratio is 5:1)

Parent Child Classes: ~~$21/class~~ → $19/class (Ratio is 6:1)

Current Fall Session Swimmers can Sign Up Now!

We hope to see you this winter for some warm water fun!

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What to Expect – Introductory Parent-Child Class

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:22:00 GMT

This month’s blog is a bit different, as we have a video of Reilly over the last 4 weeks in her Intro Parent/Child class. Many 1st time parents ask us what is covered in the Parent/Child Classes, so here is your answer!

The Intro class, (and really, all our swim classes) are supposed to be fun! We sing songs, we play with toys and buckets and mats, and we introduce the water to these little guys in an enjoyable and relaxing way. All skills are done at the parent and the child’s own pace. Our Parent/Child Instructors work with the parents individually and will help you learn how to hold your child the right way to teach a back float or to roll over and tell you when they think your child is ready for going underwater or swimming a little more independently.

All of our classes build upon the ones previous and safety skills are also developed in each class. But the best part is the safe (and sterile) socialization for both parents and baby.

Sign ups for our Winter session will start on October 5th.

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About Level Sheets

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:30:00 GMT

Level sheets are our communication tool between instructors and parents. Miss Erika explains how we use them.

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Swimming: A Proven Way to Improve Academic Ability

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Over the years, many studies have been published regarding exercise and academic abilities. Much of what was concluded was that exercise does in fact help academic performance. But this was all generalized, as in any type of exercise or sport would help boost a child’s grades. For instance, if your child played soccer, they would have good grades, just as if he would play basketball, or she would play softball. However, research published in April 2020 has found that swimming is a bit different. Swimming does just a little bit more and kids that keep swimming end up quite academically accomplished.

So why is swimming different and what exactly does it do?

Swimming provides what is called bilateral cross patterning movements, meaning that the right and left side of the body are doing opposite movements. Think about swimming freestyle or backstroke. When one arm is in front of the head, the other arm is down by the side. These cross patterning movements help the brain develop nerve fibers between the hemispheres that “facilitate communication, feedback, and modulation,” according to Lana Whitehead, a lead swimming researcher in her pamphlet Water Smart Babies: Scientific Benefits of Baby Swim Lessons. The more both sides of the brain “talk” with each other, the more efficient neurological development will be. However, if there is poor interaction between the hemispheres of the brain, the slower language development, and academic learning will be. In addition to stronger neurological development, the water provides a gentle resistance that forces the body to work through it, thus further developing nerve fibers and muscle control and coordination.

Swimming provides some amazing life long benefits and while good grades and socialization are incredibly important during childhood and adolescent years, the health benefits of swimming and exercise pay off in later years as well. If you want to give your child a head start in their education, sign them up for swim lessons. It’s fun, it teaches them a lifelong skill, and it sets them up for a future of academic success.

References and Additional Reading

Ian R. Cumming and Karl J. New – http://www.swimming.org/assets/Are-Adolescent-Swimmers-Cleverer.pdf

Griffith University – https://news.griffith.edu.au/2012/11/15/swimming-kids-are-smarter/

Lana Whitehead – https://www.swimkidsaz.com/pdfs/SwimmingBabies.pdf

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“My Time”

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Fun Swim For School-Aged Children

We all need some “me time” every now and again and even our children do too. So why not both of you. “My Time” is an hour of open swim time for school-aged children. They can give both parents and children some much need time for fun apart.

When is “My Time” Available?

You may choose from 3 time slots:

The Rules

A dedicated lifeguard will be assigned to watch the “My Time” swimmers

**Preregistration is required either online through the parent portal or at the front desk

Cost?

$18 per child per swim

$2 Discount if the child takes lessons during the Fall 2020 Session (automatically applied)*

$2 multi-child discount ( contact front desk to apply discount )

*ONLY ONE DISCOUNT CAN BE USED

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Fynn’s Academy

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Who’s helping the students?

We have a certified K-12 teacher, Miss Shauna, that will be helping the students with there school work.

Who can register for Fynn’s Academy?

For school aged children up to grade 5 who are doing hybrid school or 100% online school.

What should my child bring?

They should bring laptop, power cord, earphones, snack and any other material they need for their school. They should also bring a bathing suit, towel and goggles.

Registration

Registration is first come first serve. Only 6 students will be accepted per day. You may register for as few or as many days as suits your family’s needs. Payment is due with registration. We are enrolling for the first 9 weeks of school from August 24th through October 23rd, by may continue the program longer if needed.

Mask/Face Shield Requirements

We are requiring student to wear a mask and/or face shield for the class room portion of the day. Mask/face shields are not required while in the pool but are required on the deck.

What is the cost?

We have cost Fynn’s Academy by visit.

How can I register?

You can register online via our parent portal and search under the events. You can also give us a call and we can register over the phone.

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Exclusive Private Family Swim

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:30:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the new exclusive family swim! This is a great way for your family to have a safe environment to play and have fun.

Update

We have reduced the pricing from $120 to $95.

The Details

What do we provide?

Can I bring toys?

Yes! You are welcome to bring your own toys to play with in the water.

What is the cost?

The cost for exclusive building usage is $95 for 1hr for clients and $120 for non-clients.

How can I sign up?

You can sign up online through the parent portal or just give us a call.

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With Great Entertainment Comes Great Responsibility: Keeping Families Safe in Your Home Pool

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT

It’s summertime and the pools are open! Well, at least YOUR pool is open, and all the neighbors want to come to your house and swim. But, how do you make sure you are keeping your family and friends safe? According to the CDC, the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4 is drowning, and 25% of these little ones drown in home pools. Drowning is also the second leading cause of unintentional death for kids ages 5-9 (the first is motor vehicle accidents). This equates to about 700 children a year dying, and approximately 6000 children in the ER with non-fatal injuries. And this doesn’t even take into account children on the spectrum, who are 160 times more likely to drown. 

With all this bleak information, you might feel like, “why bother?”, but there are many preventative measures you can take to keep everyone protected. The two, single, most important things you can do is to have a designated water watcher and to have physical barriers surrounding the pool that prevent unintended use.

The bottom line is drowning deaths are preventable. Once precautionary measures are in place, and you commit to teaching the entire family safe swimming practices, it will give you more peace of mind and make your home pool a more enjoyable place to entertain. Happy Swimming!

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Pricing Update for Next Session

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:51:00 GMT

Dear Swim-in Zone Families,

We love our families and we wouldn’t be in business if it wasn’t for you. We love seeing your children grow, not just into great swimmers, but into great people. Many of your little ones come back to us to get certified in lifeguarding and even to work to teach the next generation of fish.

However, as much as we have hoped and prayed, CoVid is not going away. Like most businesses, we are facing the hard challenge of trying to break even when distancing requirements necessitate drastically reducing volume. We reduced our budget and reevaluated our pricing, and we regrettably found that we must take the difficult step of raising prices for our upcoming sessions. We are very sorry about this, but there is little choice if we are to survive as a business.

The Good News is that swimming in a chlorinated, ultraviolet environment may be one of the safest environments for your family. There will be less people in the building and lots of room for each class in the pool. Private lesson options will be available for 15, 30 or 45 minutes. Semiprivate (just 2 in a class) will be available for anyone over the age of 2, you no longer need to have your own partner. The few group classes will be limited to 3 students, with 6 in a swim team practice and 4 parent/child pairs in the baby classes.

The consequence of limiting the number of classes & swimmers in the pool, especially group classes, is that the scheduling options for our families will be reduced. All family members may not be able to attend at the same time.

To make payments easier for you and to spread them out, Swim-in Zone now has a monthly option for payment, automatically billing your credit card each month.

Regrettably with sincerity,

Penny and Jim Pantano

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Zoning in @ SiZ Summer 2020

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:13:00 GMT

Yes! We are back in the Pool. Hurrah!

What it means to be “green”.

Group Weeklong lessons, group make-up lessons as well as private lessons and semiprivate lessons. We can also have 50% capacity which is 84 people for a building of 9,000 sq. ft.
Yeah! Our county is going to “green” on 6/26. Free group make-ups can now be scheduled as well as private makeups for $10 each. Small birthday parties and expanded times for lap swim will all be added to the schedule soon. Masks are still required but some distancing requirements and other requirements are relaxed.

Does my Child still need swim lessons?

When can a parent feel confident in their child’s ability to survive a water related accident in any body of water? When is a child finished with swim lessons?

At Swim-in Zone we teach, safety and survival skills at every lesson in every level such as: wait for the grown-up; grown-up always first in the pool; grown-up must be watching– not reading, on phone or on computer; parents put on and take off lifejackets or puddle jumpers, jumping safely; safety when diving; treading water, rollover to float and breathe, what to do when you fall off the step, wall or noodle; ask a grown-up for help to go after a toy and how to help others by staying safe themselves.

The American Academy of Pediatrics definition of basic swim skills and water competency focuses not only on swim skills or strokes but also on the person’s ability to recognize and respond to dangers, get to where they need to go or float and call for help.

American Academy of Pediatrics 2019

Enter the water; Surface; Turn around; Propel oneself for at least 25 yds.;
Float or tread water then; Exit from the water
“Water competency is the ability to anticipate, avoid, and survive common drowning situations. The components of water competency include water safety awareness, basic swim skills, and the ability to recognize and respond to a swimmer in trouble.”

“Learning to swim needs to be seen as a component of water competency that also includes knowledge and awareness of local hazards/risks and of one’s own limitations, how to wear a life jacket, ability to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress, call for help, and to perform safe rescue and CPR.”

Other organizations such aa the American Swim Coaches Association , the United States Swim School Association and The Boy Scouts of America have all de- fined what it takes to be a “safer or competent” swimmer.

So now how many of you, parents, need some swim lessons? We can fix that too!

Weeklong Accelerated Classes

(starting in green phase with reduced ratios)

Every day Monday thru Friday from 9 am -6 pm . A new week of classes starts every Monday.

Non-refundable registration fee $35 for new families; $18 renewal. Same swimmer 4th, 5th summer week 20% off.

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COVID FAQs

Thu, 28 May 2020 18:26:00 GMT

This is an ongoing history of our guidelines for COVID-19. The latest update below is currently being followed.

Update Summer 2021

Updated: 7/10/21

As of June 28, 2021, the mask mandate has been lifted here in PA. These are our updated guidelines:

Update for Spring Session 2021

Updated: 2/24/21

In the past Spring has been our busiest session and this year things are still different than before. We want to take some time to remind you of all we are doing and how you can help.

Due to Recent Covid Surge

Updated: 11/20/20

We are increasing our precautions in the water due to recent surge in Covid-19 cases in PA.

Green Phase Update

Yay, we are in green phase! We will be changing a few of our procedures with green phase:

Is it safe to swim?

The pool is probably the safest place you can be because of the chlorinated water and our UV Light Filtration system. Water chlorinated at 2 ppm will kill all germs and viruses, including the Coronavirus. We take sanitation one step further and have a UV Light Filter, which also kills all germs and pathogens.

Is it safe to be at your facility?

How will everything be cleaned?

What are the procedures for entering the facility? / How do I come in?

Should my child be wearing his/her bathing suit?

Should my child wear a mask?

Will the instructor be wearing a mask?

Can I use the locker rooms?

Can I use the Changing Rooms?

Yes, we have 4 doored changing rooms and 4 curtained off changing areas that you can use after your lessons.

Can I use the Group Shower Area?

Who can bring my child to lessons? Can grandparents come?

What happens when the lesson is over? / How do I leave?

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Reopening Plan

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:13:00 GMT

Dear Parents and Swimmers,

We hope you and your family are doing well during this difficult time. When we reopen Swim-in Zone will look very different. We believe that learning to swim is a very important life skill for the entire family, and, in fact, swimming lessons reduce child drowning deaths by 88% according to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. So, to help parents feel safer bringing their children to swim lessons, we have implemented new entry and cleaning procedures and policies maintaining social distancing.

Dealing with our new normal, we are planning for only private lessons, sibling groups, and small parent-child classes. We may start adding some weeklong group lessons when restrictions are less severe possibly in late summer.

Knowing how chlorine works to kill the virus makes us feel more comfortable about reopening! CDC says chlorine at 2ppm (our normal level) kills the virus, disrupting the sensitive capsule with the virus protein inside it. In addition, we also have our UV which denatures the alignment of amino acids in the protein rendering it unable to replicate. Yeah for chlorine and UV!

This is what we have decided so far:

Financial:

Social distancing outside the pool

Social distancing inside the pool and natatorium:

Make-up classes

Make-up classes: Temporary change in our usual make-up policy.

We hope that the above information helps to ease some of your fears about returning to our business.

FYI: Wish Swim-in Zone a Happy Birthday on May 24. We opened 16 years ago!

Thank you for your support! We sincerely appreciate it.

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Swim-in Zone’s Response to Covid-19

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:49:00 GMT

As you all are aware, with the recent events and closings declared by Governor Wolf concerning Covid-19 Swim-in Zone has decided to close.

Update 3/31/20: We will remain closed until April 30, 2020 as Governor Wolf recommends. Easter egg hunt is cancelled and all those that have sign up will have their accounts credited. Please stay tuned as things may change. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you back soon.

We will be keeping a close eye on the events and make necessary changes as more information is available.

What does this mean for me?

We are planning to credit your accounts while we are closed during this crisis. Any missed classes prior to March 16th for any reason can be made up when we reopen.

Make up classes will resume when we reopen.

Deposits for birthday parties scheduled during this time will be refunded. If you have a scheduled party we will be in touch with you.

Memberships for lap/open swim have been frozen for the duration of the time we are closed.

Online Scheduling

Online scheduling of classes has been postponed until further notice.

For Our Staff

We plan to pay your regularly scheduled hours while we are closed.

Our Facility

We will be cleaning the facility from top to bottom, getting new water and completing other postponed projects.

Conclusion

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. We will update you if any changes arise.

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Spring Session Registration

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 02:17:00 GMT

Spring session registration is starting soon! Here is what you need to know so you can get your preferred day and time.

Priority Scheduling

How to sign up?

You can sign up over the phone, online through our parent portal or in house. We will only have online sign ups on January 1st as the office will be closed that day.

Parent Portal

Thank you for choosing Swim-in Zone and we look forward see you and your child this spring!

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Holiday Hours 2019-2020

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:32:00 GMT

The holiday season is here! We will have special hours starting on December 24th.

From December 24th, 2019 through January 1st, 2019 we will not have regularly scheduled classes.

Holiday Schedule

*Online scheduling for Spring Session will be available for those currently enrolled in our winter session on January 1st.

Normal class schedule and hours will begin on January 2nd.

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Winter Session 2019

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:14:00 GMT

It may be cold outside but it is warm in our pool! Winter swimming is a great way to get out of the house and have some fun. Our winter session begins Monday, December 2nd.

Is there still time to register?

Yes! You can still register online or over the phone. If you happen to miss a few weeks, we will prorate for the classes you miss.

I forget my day and time.

No worries! Our parent portal is there to help. Log on to the parent portal using your email and it will show our childrens swim lesson times. You can also check your email as we send out automated emails when a new session begins.

Events

We hold a couple special events during our winter session. These include:

Make Ups

We have updated our make up policy to include information about attendance at make ups.

You can view our full make up policy here .

Thank you for choosing Swim-in Zone! We are very excited to see your children’s improvements this winter session.

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App Update

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:55:00 GMT

Version 1.5 of the Swim-in Zone app is now available! Download the update via your app store.

Changes:

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Winter and Fall Sign Ups are Going On NOW!

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:48:00 GMT

We are currently signing up for both winter and fall sessions.

Winter Session

The winter session begin December 2nd – March 1st. Sign up early to get your preferred day and time for the winter session. You can call or login on to your parent portal to sign up.

Fall Session

We still have availability in our fall session for your children to have fun in the pool. Our pumpkin week is right around the corner. Don’t miss out! We prorate for any classes that were missed.

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Zoning-In at Swim-in Zone – Fall 2019

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:53:00 GMT

Our fall session dates are August 26th through December 1st. This is a 14 week session with Monday’s and Thursday’s having 13 weeks due to Labor Day and Thanksgiving.

Big Pumpkins

Guess the weight of our big pumpkins! Once our big pumpkins arrive we will have a guess the weight contest. All of our pumpkins were grown by Jim Pantano, Penny’s Husband. If you see him ask, “How did you move them?” Jim is a member of the Giant Pumpkin Growers Association.

2nd Generation

Our owner, Miss Penny, has been teaching swimming to children in this area since 1977(Ouch!) She is now teaching the children of many of her former students. She will retire when the 3 ^rd generation comes along!

The Swim-in Zone Edge

Scheduling Software Update

We have just released a new update! When scheduling classes online you will now be able to receive discounts automatically. The discounts include the following:

Swim Meet

Our first swim meet this school year is schedule for Friday, November 8st. Sign ups will begin early October.

Mermaid Club

Mermaid club begins September 15th. Ms. Annie will be in the water helping the mermaids this school year. The schedule is as follows:

A Shout Out to Our Instructors

We are excited to announce that Mr. Kevin B. and Mr. Daniel received their Lifeguarding Instructor certificate this summer! They will be joining our team of other lifeguard instructors, Kevin W., Mr. Dan, Heidi, Penny and Marc M., to help teach our staff and others that wish to become lifeguards in the Lehigh Valley. Congratulations!

Instructor Training at Swim-in Zone

All of our new instructors are required to attend 30-40 hrs. of training including, on-line training, classroom lectures on child development as it applies to the acquisition of swim skills and in-water shadowing a veteran instructor. New instructors are mentored by the team leader or supervisor during their first session of teaching.

Swim-in Zone’s position on the Submersion and Forced Back Float Infant “drown-proof” Method.

Swim-in Zone is opposed to forceful conditioning involving submersion and back floats and believes that it might be harmful to a developing infant/toddler. In addition, when an infant is in a back-float position, their airway is vulnerable to water over the face with significant risk of water getting into the stomach and lungs. We prefer an approach that is developmentally structured, nurturing and respectful of the child. We all want the same goal: a child who is safer because they can rollover to breathe if perhaps, they end up in the water. It might take us longer, (our lessons are not daily) to achieve this goal, but you will have a happier child.

Dippers classes

Class for children 2-3 years old without a parent

Wow! After just one year, our Dippers program is getting rave reviews from parents! Usually, the little ones need an adjustment period of about 2-3 weeks, then they are surprising all of us with their ability to sit, listen and wait and SWIM.

The swimming goals in a dippers class are to swim underwater a few feet, float on their back with a little help and after swimming a short distance rollover to float and breathe. There are also goals involving water safety: ask a grown-up to help get the toy, turn and go back if fall off the steps, wait to be called to leave the steps or enter the pool, jump in, underwater turn around and while underwater reach for the wall. Goals besides swimming skills are independence, listening to and following directions, taking turns and trusting teachers. We are so proud of our youngest swimmers!

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For a Safer Summer

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:42:00 GMT

Summer is here and the pools are open! Pools comes with a bunch of fun but also some danger. So for you and your family to have a safer summer here are some facts and tips:

Facts about Drowning

Prevention

Parties

We all love getting together with friends and family for parties during the summer. If you go to a party where there is a pool, you should have an adult be a water watcher at all times. Don’t forget to share the responsibility; you deserve some fun too!

What’s a Water Watcher

A water watcher is an adult who promises to supervise children in and around the water/pool while keeping them in sight at all times. They do not leave the water area without finding another adult to replace them. Your children will be getting water watcher badges this week. If you didn’t get one, see the front desk and they will give you one.

If you would like for information about pool safety take a look at these links:

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School Year Option Registration 2019-2020

Tue, 21 May 2019 15:34:00 GMT

Enrollment in our school year option (SYO) will begin Wednesday, May 22nd.

SYO (Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions) includes 41 lessons from August 26, 2019 to June 14, 2020.

Benefits:

A few things to note about this year’s registration process:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my teacher guaranteed?

No. Your teacher is not guaranteed because they may change their schedule or can no longer continue to teach. If your teacher is still teaching at the same time and day as your lesson, every effort will be made to keep your current instructor.

When are 2nd payments due?

December 10, 2019

When are monthly payments withdrawn?

Monthly payments will be withdrawn from your checking account on the 10th of each month for 8 months. Each debit is applied to the next month of lessons, from October 10th through May 10th, each charge representing 1/8 of your remaining balance after your initial payment.

Can I change my day and time?

Yes! You will receive an emails throughout the school year asking if you would like to change your scheduled class time for the Winter and Spring Sessions.

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Zoning-In at Swim-in Zone: Spring 2019

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:32:00 GMT

Our Theme: “For a Safer Summer”

We include safety skills practice into all levels. We designate a SAFETY Week during each session. The teachers focus an additional 5-10 minutes on the safety skills listed on the child’s level sheet, as well as the proper use of life- jackets, rescue equipment and techniques. Did you know that a person in trouble in the water rarely kicks, and cannot call out for help?

What Safety Skills Do We Teach at Swim-in Zone?

Water Safety Challenge– an optional event

We know that MOST drowning incidents do NOT happen when a child is wearing a swimsuit and goggles. Children should be prepared to handle an unexpected situation, so Swim-in Zone is offering a time to float test your kids wearing their clothing.

Water Safety Challenge in CLOTHING– what the kids need to do

Sign-up for our Water Safety Challenge: Kids come fully clothed and pretend fall into the pool and save themselves by floating on their back, calling for help and getting back to the side. $10 per 15 minute challenge. Call the front desk to schedule.

Spring Events

Fun Swim Meet

Friday, May 3 6:45-9:00pm. All ages 100 swimmers

What fun! Younger swimmers will swim across the pool and older swimmers will swim lengths. We have an event for all ages. Every swimmer gets a ribbon. No charge for swimmers in our spring session. Pre-registration required. Forms available at the Front Desk.

Records Broken at our Latest swim meets.

Congratulations to:

Liam Rummer (13) 50 IM 48.47

Michael Timm (10) 50 IM 48.75; 50yd. butterfly 56.47

Ryan Grieg (6) 30 ft. freestyle 10.16

Christopher Oliveira (14) 25 yd. free 16.56

Emily Korniyasov (12) 25 yd. butterfly 23.28

Reilly Jankowski (3) 30 ft. freestyle 31.72

Patrick Roberts (5) 30 ft. butterfly 11.87

Jason Deppner (7) 30 ft. freestyle 9.59

Karsten Immerzeel (10) 50 yd. freestyle 38.22

Valia Tsirakis (11) 50yd IM 42.18

Maja Romero (13) 25 yd. freestyle 17.84; 25yd. Breaststroke 27.31

Layla Nelson (5) 30 ft. freestyle 7.81; 30 ft. backstroke 9.97; 25 yd. backstroke 31.18

Brianna Carvalho (12) 100yd IM 1:02.25; 50 yd. breaststroke 43.03

Parent Portal

Check out our parent portal on our website! User name is the email address we have. Make your own password. Sign-up for make-ups and to make a payment! Sign up for classes online. Call if you have trouble accessing the parent portal.

Make Ups

Make-ups Must be completed by the end of the session!

Group: Group make-ups are offered throughout the session. All make-ups are 30 min. with a ratio of 4:1. Sign-ups on par- ent portal 10 days ahead. Our website and App have the full schedule.

Parent/Child: Make-up a par- ent/child class by coming to another class. Dippers classes are made-up by attending a parent/child class. No pre-sign- ups are necessary for either.

Swim Team, Gold and Purple: Swim team practices are made-up by coming to another practice. Gold & purple level swimmers may attend a pre- scheduled make-up day or come to a swim team practice.

About Lifejackets for Kids

US Coast Guard approves lifejackets, or PFD’s (Personal Flotation Devices). Pennsylvania law requires children <12years and all non-swimmers to wear a USCG approved device when boating. The different types for children are:

When can my child tread water?

Treading water is complicated.

It requires:

A child’s head weighs 6-10 lbs.- a lot of weight to push up. Putting the head back, allows the person to breathe and float.

Weak & non-swimmers of any AGE CANNOT tread water at all– no sup- porting kick.

Children who can swim and are fairly comfortable in the water:

Summer 2019

4 different programs available this summer

3-hour Week-long Morning Camp for 5 days Includes: lesson + fun swim + activity/craft

Accelerated Weeklong Classes (five 45 min. group lessons): Offered Mon-Fri 9a-3pm for the entire summer, or in the evening during selected weeks.

Classic Once-a-Week Classes (10 lessons) Offered: weekdays, evenings and Sat. mornings

Splash Lab: July 8-12 or July 15-19 from 1-4p. Swim-in Zone will host a PSU Lehigh Valley swim camp for kids. Sign up through PSU Lehigh Valley.

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Online Scheduling – Classes

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:08:00 GMT

Online scheduling is here! After 2 years of development we are finally ready to release online scheduling. Starting this week, current previous and new clients can register for classes online.

Under the Make Up Classes section you will find the new Schedule Classes Button. Clicking on this button will begin your new schedule classes feature. Where you can search for classes that fit your children’s age and level.

Can I sign up multiple children at once?

Yes! We know many of you have multiple children in your families and we wanted to make it simple for you to schedule all your children at once.

Can I sign up for multiple classes per week?

Yes! You will be given an option to sign up for additional classes after you choose your first class.

When can we sign up for classes?

We will be publishing classes for our spring session this week and summer session sign ups will begin later this spring.

I do not have my parent portal login.

Don’t worry just give us a call and we can confirm your email address and get you access to the parent portal. If you forgot your password, you can always use the forgot password link to set a new one.

Privates & Semiprivate Classes.

If you’re looking for private and semiprivate classes please give us a call.

Demand Scheduling

You are probably wondering what will happen to demand scheduling. Demand scheduling is not going anywhere. We will begin registration over the phone just like normal but once a class is created it will then be published to the parent portal for everyone. If you want that perfect day and time for the summer session, you can still get it on the first day of sign ups.

Discounts

The online scheduling does not yet support discounts. At this time there are a few ways we can apply your discount:

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Referral Program

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:27:00 GMT

Swim-in Zone has a new referral program! Now you can share your Swim-in Zone experience with friends and family and earn a bonus.

How does it work?

When your friends or family sign up for lessons you can give them a dolphin cash with your family name on it. This dolphin cash is worth $50 credit towards your account.

When your friend or family member’s child completes 1 session or at least 10 lessons the credit will be applied to your account.

For full details and to download your Dolphin Cash click here – https://swim-inzone.com/referral-program/

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Spring Session Enrollment 2019

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:59:00 GMT

Spring is right around the corner and we are signing up our current winter session students for spring session. Spring is our most popular session so be sure to call early to get your preferred day and time.

Priority Enrollment Schedule

If you are enrolled in School Year Option, you are already enrolled in the Spring Session.

Spring session is our longest session of the year at 15 weeks. This allows major gains in the children’s swimming ability. Spring is the perfect time to get your children ready for Summer! Don’t wait until summer to get your children into lessons get them prepared ahead of time. So you can have a safer summer.

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Parent Portal Update – Online Payments

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:34:00 GMT

Your parent portal is getting better! We have added the convenience of online payments to your parent portal. This is a major step for us at Swim-in Zone for the first time in 14 years we have online bill payment for our clients. We have also added new email billing features so keep an eye out on your email.

If you do not have your parent portal login, your username is the email address we have on file. You can always give us a call, (610) 625-4848, if you are not sure of what email we have on file. Not sure of your password? Use the Forgot Password? on the parent portal to reset your password.

Don’t forget you can also schedule your make ups through the parent portal as well!

The Future of the Parent Portal

Now you are probably wonder what’s next? Well you have been asking for it for a long time, class scheduling. Our next big feature for the parent portal is online sign ups. We have been putting in a lot of thought into this module to make the process as simple and easy as possible for you. We will be developing and testing this feature over the next two months and hopefully rolling it out in the new year (maybe sooner). We will keep you posted on development and roll out of this so stay tuned to our social media, email and app.

We are very excited for online scheduling and we hope you are too!

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