Facilities

Swimming lessons take place at the Cnr of Old Johannesburg Road &, Zea Ave, Arcon Park, Vereeniging, 1929. Access to Polliwog Swim is controlled, for safety. There is parking space in front of the building. Our facility has a temperature controlled enclosed heated pool, so even if the weather is bad, we can still continue with lessons. Our pool is kept at a comfortable 30 – 33 ºC. A warm water environment promotes learning.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Why must my child wear disposable swim diapers?

  All children who are not completely toilet trained, are required to wear disposable swim diapers for health and safety reasons.

• What temperature does The Swim School keep their pool water?

  Everything we do is with your child’s comfort in mind. Our pool is kept at a comfortable 30 – 33 ºC. A warm water environment promotes learning.

• What do we need to bring to swim classes?

  That’s easy! Bring swim suit, towel, and a can-do attitude. Goggles and ear plugs are optional!

• How long will it take my child to learn to swim?

  Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal answer to this question. Every child is unique and therefore learns to swim at a different pace. However, practice and exposure are the keys to learning. Therefore, if you want your child to learn fast you need to take them to the pool regularly, this means two or more times per week. The earlier a child is exposed to swimming the faster they will become comfortable enough to learn effectively. Positive reinforcement and consistency are vital for your child’s success. Regardless of what the final goal may be, we feel it’s important that the child learns to have a love and respect of the water.

• What if my child is scared or cries?

  It is common for a child to cry or be afraid when starting something new. Learning trust is a big part of swimming. Trust is gained over time, not just a few lessons. Our teachers are trained to deal with the most fearful of swimmers. Talking with the child, playing games, singing songs, and playing with toys are techniques used to help ease the child into the class. If you need assistance with your child, please let our team know. We want all children to feel comfortable and happy! How can you help? Provide smiles, consistency and praise. If your child cries, avoid taking them out of the water. Try to comfort the child while still in the pool. If young swimmers are allowed to get out of the pool every time they cry, then they are going to associate being upset with getting out of the pool which will defeat the purpose of the lesson.

• Should the parents be visible during class?

  If the child is distracted by seeing Mom or Dad and the teacher is having a hard time keeping the child’s focus, it might be better for the parent to be out of sight. The teacher will have an easier time bonding with a swimmer if Mom or Dad is temporarily out of view. Once your child has settled into the class, we enjoy having parents on deck clapping and cheering for their child’s successes.

• Does Polliwog Swim offer catch-up lessons?

  Polliwog Swim’s goal is to create safe, confident swimmers while providing the best experience possible. One way we achieve this high level of comfort and confidence in the water is to provide our swimmers with a consistent schedule from week to week. We do not offer catch-ups or refunds for missed lessons. We have found that adding children to classes for catch-ups disrupts the rhythm of the class. Please do your best to attend your scheduled classes.

• Are your teachers certified and insured?

  All of our teachers are certified through Swim Dynamics, and insured for every student.