Frequently Asked Questions

From infants to adults, our Personalized and Progressive Approach allows us to tailor each lesson to the individual—no matter their age or ability level.

We begin by teaching the most important skill in swimming: how to obtain air independently—without relying on a float, a person nearby, or a wall in reach. Once a swimmer understands that they can breathe on their own, their confidence soars, and stroke development becomes a natural next step.

Each lesson in our Initial Series is a private, one-on-one session that lasts 10 minutes. While it may sound short, your child is actively working the entire time with no waiting or downtime. That focused attention makes 10 minutes highly effective for both learning and safety.

Think of it like studying: Is it better to cram for 30 minutes once, or practice for 10 minutes, four times a week? The answer is clear—frequent, consistent repetition builds better retention.

After 10 minutes, children are typically tired, and their ability to learn starts to decline. That’s why shorter, focused lessons lead to better results.

At Flipkick, we’re committed to teaching swimming as a lifelong skill. Lessons can begin as early as 2 months of age, and we’ve taught students well into their 70s.

Our programs are designed to grow with each swimmer—from gentle infant submersion and foundational survival skills to stroke development and even our Pre-Competitive Swim Program for those looking to refine technique and build endurance in a team setting.

No matter your age or level, there’s a place for you at Flipkick.

Not at all! Flipkick offers open enrollment, so you can start anytime. We’ll work with you to find the right program and schedule that fits your needs—no waiting for a session to begin.

That’s exactly what our Swim-Float-Swim method is designed for. For most children, this is the method they’ll use to swim independently before they are developmentally ready for traditional stroke development.

It teaches your child how to swim short distances, float to breathe, and return to swimming—providing real safety and confidence in the water while building the foundation for future stroke work.

At Flipkick, every child who is new to swimming starts in our Survival Swim program. This ensures they develop essential water safety and self-rescue skills before moving on to stroke development or our Pre-Competitive Swim Team.

Each of our programs is designed to build on the previous level. Once a child has mastered survival skills, we guide them into the next appropriate stage based on their age, ability, and comfort in the water.

If you’re unsure where your child falls in the progression, we’re happy to help you choose the right starting point!

It’s easy! Simply click here to register, and our scheduler will reach out with available lesson times that fit your schedule. Please provide a range of days and times you’re available so we can match you with the best options. While a credit card is required at the time of registration, you will not be charged until we’ve found a time slot that works for your family and confirmed your enrollment.

To protect the health and safety of all swimmers—and to help prevent unexpected pool closures—Flipkick requires all children under age 4 to be double diapered during lessons.

This includes:

• One disposable swim diaper as the base layer
  One Flipkick reusable swim cover as the outer layer (available for purchase)

Even potty-trained toddlers can have accidents in warm water. This policy ensures a clean, safe environment for everyone in the pool.

All of our swim lessons are taught year-round in indoor, warm-water pools. This ensures a consistent, comfortable learning environment for swimmers of all ages.