Frequently Asked Questions
1. At what age can I start my child on swim lessons? At Charlotte Aquatics you can start your child in our toddler class at 6 months old. The primary goal of our toddler program is to get your child comfortable in an aquatic environment and provide the foundation for water safety and independent swimming. Through songs, structured activities, and games, your instructor will teach you how to work with and support your child in preparation for an independent class when they are older. 2. What happens if my child cries? It is not uncommon for young children to be apprehensive when they first start taking swim lessons. This may be one of the first times they are involved in an activity without their parent. Rest assured, we are used to children who may be fearful or anxious, and our instructors are professionals who have extensive experience working with children. Most of the time it is not fear of the water that has your child upset but separation anxiety. Take a breath, relax, and know your child is in good hands. As the session progresses you child will become more at ease and confident. 3. Can my child really learn how to swim coming once per week? Yes! We have taught thousands of children to swim. Just like dance, gymnastics, martial arts, or piano lessons, weekly, year round lessons provide the consistency and continuity that children need to learn a new skill. Our student to teacher ratio is low so that we can focus on your child’s individual needs.
4. Should my child swim if they are not feeling well?
Only you will be able to make that determination. Obviously if your child has been throwing up or has diarrhea, we request that they do not attend swim lessons so that they do not infect other children or contaminate the pool.
5. Do I need to worry about swimmer’s ear?
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal. Your ear’s protective features work best when they are dry. If your ear canals are exposed to excess moisture — for example, if you swim a lot — they're more likely to become infected. Swimmer's ear is usually easily treated and not a problem. However, contact your doctor if your child has itching in the ear canal, slight redness of skin in the ear canal, or has mild discomfort. Swimmer's ear symptoms are usually mild but they may get worse if the infection isn't treated.
6. I have heard that you do not use chlorine in your pool, what does that mean?
There are several methods by which you can sanitize a pool. Using chlorine is the most common and cheapest method. Even though it is more expensive, we use Bromine which is as effective as chlorine in killing harmful bacteria. Our reason? Bromine is less irritating to eyes, skin, and hair and has a milder odor.