SCHOOL YEAR SWIM LESSONS

Now offering Swim Lessons throughout the school year!  

We offer a flexible schedule that allows you to begin and end classes based on your needs. All we ask is that you commit to a minimum of 4 lessons that are each 30 minutes long.  Once you are registered, you will maintain your same day and time until you decide you need a break or a change in schedule. All we require is 30 day notice that you need to make changes to your swim lessons.

Simply prioritize days and times that work for your family, and then give us a call to see what's available.

Here are some guidelines to prepare you for booking swim lessons…

STEP 1- Pick the outdoor pool location of your choice.

We offer several locations for lessons; all pools are heated to at least 86 degrees:

• Your home, community or apartment pool- if heated at least to 86 degree
• Windgate Ranch Community Pool- 10095 E. Windgate Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 85255 (Bell/Loop 101)
• Fireside Community Pool - 3819 Ember Glow Way, Phoenix, 85050 (Tatum/Deer Valley)
• Camelback Desert School Pool - 9606 E. Kalil Dr., Scottsdale, 85260 (Shea/96^th Street) 

*Note: lessons at this pool can only be held Monday-Friday from 3-5pm and requires a $20 registration fee.

STEP 2- Pick the type of lesson best for your child

      Private, semi-private, or group:

• Private $165 for 4 lessons
• Semi-Private (2 children) $100 per child for 4 lessons
• Group (3-4 children)$68 per child for 4 lessons
• 10% discount for siblings

*Customers are responsible for find partners for semi-private and group lessons, however call to inquire about our waiting list.

STEP 3- Pick the time of day for your lessons

         We offer classes on the following days and times:

• Monday – Friday 8am-7pm
• Saturdays & Sundays 9am-1pm

STEP 4- Pick 4 days and the frequency you would like the lessons to occur

·                   Lessons are held during the following dates:  August 20^th - October 26^th,  2012 and begin again   March 4^th - May 10^th, 2013:

STEP 5- Call Kidtastics to schedule at 480-994-KIDS(5437) or email laurie@kidtastics.com or visit www.kidtastics.com

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Independents Week- Local Business Discounts

Local First Arizona (which supports locally owned businesses throughout AZ) is having Independents Week from June 17th-July 4th and is offering a "Golden Coupon" worth 20% off at certain businesses. Show your support for locally owned businesses by participating in Independents Week. Participating businesses can be found here.

Or find our listing for 20% off by clicking here.

We love America & You, 4th of July Special

We love RED, WHITE, and BLUE and YOU! So we are offering a great special for the 4th of July. Save $40 on Friday June 24th (1 day only) between 9am and 4pm when you book a swim lesson (valid only for newly booked lessons for semester 3 starting June 27th, MUST call on 6/24 between 9am-4pm to get the discount. Must sign up for entire semester. May not be combined with any other offers). Space is limited.


And don't forget to have a wonderful 4th of July, enjoy the BBQ's, fireworks and keep ALL children safe around water. For 4th of July celebrations look here.

Swim Lessons Continue Monday June 27th:

We hope you have your child's spot reserved. Few spots are still open so call today to get your child water safe or let us prepare them for swim team. Find out about our swim program.

Water Safety- what parents & caregivers need to know

I read a great article today about reminding parents and caregivers how to make sure their children are water safe. It's a MUST read.
Review it for your child's safety and then make a list of pool rules for your home and ALWAYS enforce them; even for the children who are 1.5 yrs old. You can start teaching your child water safety at an early age by asking them yes or no questions about the rules. For example, "Are you suppose to go in the pool without an adult?" They answer "no" or shake their head no. Educating kids early about water safety is a successful way to prevent water accidents.

Kidtastics has a list of common pool rules that will aid you when creating your home pool rules.

KIDTASTICS POOL RULES
1. Don’t open the door to go outside
2. Don’t swim alone- must be with an adult
3. Don’t open the gate/ net – only adults are allowed to open them
4. Don’t leave pool toys in the pool
5. Always count 1-2-3 before jumping in or going underwater
6. Don’t push anyone in the pool
7. No running around the pool
8. Don’t jump or dive in shallow end
9. If you cannot swim to the side of the pool then float on your back
10. Don’t jump on the steps
11. Jump out to the middle of the pool when jumping in
12. Tell an adult before trying a flip turn
13. Make sure no one is under the diving board or slide before jumping in
14. Only 1 person on diving board at a time
15. Only go down the water slide if water is on the slide and an adult is watching
16. If you fall off the step you must swim back to the step
17. No climbing on the fountains or jumping off the rocks
18. No pushing anyone underwater
19. Always have adult supervision
20. Never jump into save someone even if they’re smaller then you – use a life saver. In case of emergency call 9-1-1.

Call Kidtastics today for swim lessons to get your child water safe in and around water. 480-994-5437.

Pool Safety Rules

Pool Safety is ALWAYS important. At Kidtastics, we try to make sure our swim kids know all their pool rules. Rules very from home to home, due to physical attributes of the home and the pool. Things like if the pool has a barrier or not, a fence or a net, water fall, diving board, etc... are reasons that each pool requires custom rules and parents need to review the pool rules every time their child enters the water or pool area. Listen to a view of our favorite kids telling Kidtastics the pool rules. So cute!!!

Call us for some addition pool rules your child needs to know. 480-994-KIDS.

Seventh Annual “Drowning Impact Awareness Month” - August

Arizona ranks second in the nation for child drownings, and summer months bring increased incidents. So far this year, there have been 12 fatalities in Maricopa County. It's a tragedy that knows no bounds and it is completely preventable.

For the sixth year, the Water Watchers program, led by Phoenix Children's Hospital along with Arizona fire departments and local businesses are recognizing August as Drowning Impact Awareness Month.

Since Drowning Impact Awareness Month first began in August of 2004, more than 125,000 purple ribbons have been distributed. Purple ribbons remind us of the impact of every drowning and near-drowning upon the victim, as well as family members, friends, emergency personnel, and the entire community. Purple ribbons also remind us to take steps to be water-safe in our own neighborhoods.

Purple ribbons are free to the community.
To request purple ribbons, you can e-mail ldieu@phoenixchildrens.com, or pick up purple ribbons at one of these locations:
Phoenix Children's Hospital locations(ribbons on the main campus can be found at the main entrance, emergency department, Emily Center, gift shop, NICU, Community Outreach, Foundation, and cafeteria).

This year, the campaign will include:
*More than 40,000 purple ribbons already distributed to supporters statewide.
*Formal proclamations signed by Governor Brewer and Mayors across the state, many presented at local Council meetings.
*More than 1,153 purple ribbons tied in the trees in front of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, to represent the number of children involved in water related incidents in Maricopa County since January of 2000.
*Banners and signs, donated and produced by SRP Safety Connection, hanging in public safety buildings, libraries, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores, and YMCA’s throughout Maricopa County.
*Involvement, support and educational events from businesses, schools, and the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona.

Why do it?
*To recognize the impact of each drowning and near-drowning on family, friends, emergency personnel, and our community.
*To increase discussion about drowning and share prevention information that can avert future water-related incidents for Valley kids.

What you can do:
*Wear purple awareness ribbons.
*Include water safety information in existing newsletters and marketing information.
*Educate yourself on water safety.
*Incorporate Drowning Impact Awareness into activities throughout August.
*Encourage water safety discussions.
*Spread the word about existing efforts for maximum attention and support.

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