About Swim Lessons at Foothills
We believe that swimming is more than just water safety; it's part of a lifelong program for health, safety and enjoyment. Our instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and caring. They receive ongoing instruction and evaluations to ensure that they are providing the best swim lessons available. 

The purpose of our swim program is to:

• Provide outstanding instruction for all swimming abilities
• Teach safety and lifelong aquatic skills
• Create a fun yet challenging experience
  

Who can participate?
Foothills members and non-members of all ages are welcome. The best age to start swim lessons is around the ages of 2 to 3 years old. However, some 2 year-olds may not be ready to begin lessons this early. If your child is age 3 or younger, they must wear a waterproof diaper while in the pool.
 
About our instructors
Most of our instructors come from a competitive swimming background. They are patient and knowledgeable about swimming and child development. Each instructor receives ongoing training and reviews to ensure the best swimming instruction possible.

Registration
Lessons in fall and winter go through Dave Zapp, the Aquatics Director. Please call the swim office at 650.493.0920 or email swimming@foothills-club.org.

For spring and summer, member registration begins on the first Saturday in April. Foothills members are given priority registration for the next two weeks, after which enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Non-member registration begins in mid-April. All non-members must pay in full for all sessions at the time of registration. Each instructor has his/her own swim binder containing all dates and times the instructor is available through spring and summer. It is recommended that you sign up early since time slots fill up fast.

When signing up in an instructor’s binder:

• Use pencil
• Choose the desired session and time slot
• Write your name & child’s name in the box provided. If you are a non-member please add your phone number & check made out to "FTSC Swim Account" in the envelope provided
  

April 5-June 11
Regular instructor rates per child per lesson
Members
1 swimmer: $24
2 swimmers: $16 each
3 swimmers: $14 each
4 swimmers: $12 each

Non-members
1 swimmer: $33
2 swimmers: $21
3 swimmers: $19
4 swimmers: $17

June 14-August 27 (Mon-Thurs, 4 lessons per session)
Regular instructor rates
Members: $96 per session 
Non-members: $132 per session

Experienced instructor rates
Members: $112 per session 
Non-members: $152 per session

  
Cancellation policy
If for any reason you need to cancel your weekly session, you must cancel at least 7 days before the lesson date or you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. No shows during a session will be billed for the full amount of the lesson. All cancellations must go through the Aquatics Director at 493-0920.

Clinics will occur rain or shine. Only lightning will result in cancellation and make-ups will be provided. There are no make-up days for lessons missed in your weekly session.
 

For more information, contact:
Dave Zapp, Aquatics Director
swimming@foothills-club.org :: 650.493.0920