About Us

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Our Mission:

The Aquatic Academy aims to enable all our neighbors, of all ages, to swim with confidence; and to make the backyard pool a safer place for the whole family.           

 

Not knowing how to swim can be dangerous.  The Aquatic Academy strives to make all students a skilled and safer swimmer by the time they leave our program.

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You Can Learn to Swim!

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Our Qualifications:

Founder, Owner, Operator and Lead Coach Charyl Teal has more than 35 years experience in the water, as both a competitive swimmer and coach.

 

She shares her knowledge with our team of coaches, each of which undergoes her rigorous 100-hour training program. This program focuses on quality instruction that aims for safety and results.  

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The Aquatic Academy is:

  • American Red Cross Certified in WSI, First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding

  • American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Provider

  • Swim America License

  • Swim Angelfish License

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Our Policies:

Absence Policy: Please give a 24 hour notice for an expected missed class. Missed classes can be rescheduled. If the swimmer frequently misses class we will contact you to be sure the class dates and times still work with your schedule.

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Registration Policy: $25 annual registration policy per family. This is to be paid at the start of lessons if a new enrollment and annually thereafter. We will send an email stating your Annual Registration is due on the Anniversary of your initial enrollment.

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Pool Closure Policy: Pool closures may happen. During the summer in our outdoor location they happen most likely due to inclement weather. We will continue lessons in a light rain if there are no lightning strikes within 5 miles. During our Fall/Winter/Spring sessions pool closures will  happen due to Natatorium Rental Closures. Should a pool closure of any type happen we will notify you as quickly as possible of cancelled classes.

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Payment(s) Policy: We believe in getting what you pay for, and working with the client. We accept cash, credit and checks. You may pay for your classes the day of or in advance. We can also send an invoice via Square. If you are taking group lessons and would like to pre-pay for all classes in advance you will receive a discount. Discounts vary based on size of class package purchased.

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Parental Supervision Policy: We require a parent/guardian to maintain direct supervision of all children not in a class, under the age of 16 at all times. The parent/guardian must remain in the facility in case of a medical emergency.

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Bubble Babies and Toddler Time Policy: Parent’s are required to be in the water with their child at every lesson.

 

Refund Policy: If a refund is requested after a class has been missed then a refund will not be given for that class. A refund will be given for any prepaid funds for classes that have not been missed. A refund must be requested within 6 months of the date of the payment.