Dara's Dolphins
Water Safety & First Aid Services
~ Swim For Fun ~ Save a Life ~
Dara's Dolphins
Water Safety & First Aid Services
~ Swim For Fun ~ Save a Life ~
You may register by calling (250) 347-7734 or clicking here . We will need full name, birth date, Level required, parents name, contact info & mailing address. Please also complete the waiver by clicking here.
CAN I GET AN INVOICE FOR TAX PURPOSES?
I will email you an invoice the week prior to your lesson start date. Payment will be taken care of that week as well.
WHAT DO I BRING IN ON THE FIRST DAY?
Please bring in any previous report cards for your instructor.
WHAT ARE THE FEES?
Please send me an email: darasdolphins@telus.net , or give me a call (250) 347-7734 so that I may give you the correct price for the program you are interested in.
WHAT IS THE COST FOR PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS?
1 parent per family can pay $5.50 per visit at the Fairmont Hot Springs Pools during lessons. All other family memebers must pay regular admission.
If you are going to stay for the day- you must upgrade to a day pass. You can do this upon entry and its just $4.50 per person to upgrade to a day pass (parents; and swimmers in lessons).
You can also look at purchasing a single or day ticket price as you will save money for those 5 days.
DOES THE PRICE FOR LESSONS INCLUDE THE SWIMMERS ENTRANCE INTO THE POOL?
Yes, the lesson price includes a single entry into the pool for the lesson. Again, if you wish to stay longer, you need to upgrade to a day pass for that day.
WHEN DO I PAY & HOW?
I will email you an invoice the week prior to your lessons starting. Please make payment once you receive the invoice- this will be completed through Pay Pal or Credit Card Online.
WHAT SWIM LESSONS DO YOU RUN? AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMS?
We run Red Cross Swim Preschool, Red Cross Swim Kids, Red Cross Adults & Teens. If you'd like to know the conversion from other programs- please check out: http://darasdolphins.net/redcrossswim.html We also offer Lifesaving Programs and Red Cross First Aid Programs.
Red Cross Swim Preschool: 4 months of age - 5 years
Red Cross Swim Kids: 6 years of age + up
Junior Lifeguard Club: 8-12 years of age
Babysitters: 11 years of age
Bronze Star: 12 years of age
Bronze Medallion: 13 years + up or Bronze Star
Bronze Cross: Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid: 15 years of age
NLS: 16 years of age
AWSI: 15 years of age
WSI: 16 Years of age
WILL THERE BE LESSONS ON THE HOLIDAY'S?
For each lesson that falls on the holiday Monday's- YES there will be lessons. For July 1st that falls on other day's of the week- we will also be swimming that day.
HOW MANY SWIMMERS IN A CLASS?
That all depends on the program and level- but here is a rough idea of what we usually run: Preschool Lessons (6-8) Swim Kids Lessons Level 1-4 (6-8) Swim Kids Lessons Level 5-8 (6-8) Swim Kids Lessons Level 9 & 10 (8-10)
ARE PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND?
Yes they are, please call or email to register and we will set up a time that works for all parties.
WHEN MY CHILD IS IN LESSONS AT FAIRMONT, WHERE MAY I WATCH?
You may stand under the covered walkway, or anywhere on the grassy area. As street shoes and clothes are not allowed anywhere on the deck (as per the BC Health Act), the grassy area is ideal. The other IDEAL place is from the hot tub. You can enjoy a nice soak and still be able to watch your child anywhere in the pool. Cost for 1 parent/family is just $5.50 per visit.
DO I NEED TO GO IN THE WATER DURING MY CHILD'S LESSONS?
Depending on what program you've signed up for. For all Parent & Tot programs- you must be in the water. For the preschool programs 3 years and up, a parent does not need to be in the water during the lesson. BUT REMEMBER- after the lesson your child is your responsibility. ALL CHILDREN 8 YEARS AND YOUNGER- MUST BE WITHIN ARMS REACH OF AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
WHERE ARE THE SWIM LESSONS?
We offer swim lessons year-round at Fairmont Hot Springs Pools, Radium resort (golf resort) and Mountainside Villas. During the summer months we are at Canal Flats Community Beach, Windermere Community Beach, and can do other beaches/pools upon request. The only pool we are unable to swim at will be the Radium Hot Springs Pools.