Please refer to these questions about Hippo Swim.
We are happy to assist you and your student in any way possible, and you can direct any additional questions to southbay@hipposwim.com or 510-626-8464
Hippo is an indoor facility, where we keep our small pool (lower level) at 87℉ and the large pool (upper level) 84℉ and the rest of our facility and viewing area at 72℉.
You are welcome to submit an application on our website through the “Enroll Now” button, and we will call you to schedule your first class. You are also welcome to email us or stop by to schedule your first drop in lesson or the full session.
We have created a schedule that is convenient for busy families. It is possible to attend as few as one class per week or as many as seven per week. The most effective way to help your child learn to swim is through consistency and repetition. We recommend your child attend multiple classes each week and select one-hour classes to help speed up their learning process.
You have two options when choosing a class, you can choose the day and time of each class which comes out to $56 per 30 minute private 1:1 class, or you are able to choose the day, time and instructor which comes out to $61 per 30 minute private 1:1 class
All of our instructors go through our training program where they are specifically taught our curriculum, and are able to create unique lesson plans designed specifically for each swimmer. All of our instructors are Hippo Lessons certified.
All cancellations of a class must be given 48 hours prior notice. Cancellation notice and make up classes can be arranged through the parent portal.
Each swimmer, new or returning, needs to pay a $75 registration fee every year. The registration fee is valid until the end of the year 2025 (unless paid in December of 2026, will rollover until the end of next year).
Each swimmer should come prepared with a swimsuit (no street clothes), a towel, goggles and a cap. A cap is MANDATORY for all swimmers. Caps and goggles can be purchased at our facility.
This depends on a few factors such as how many lessons the swimmer attends weekly, as well as the swimmer’s ability to understand and engage with the lesson.
The best age for a child to take swimming lessons is 2-3 years old, however, age is not important as long as the child is comfortable with water and can try a class with an instructor with the parent watching from the viewing area. Our little star classes are open to swimmers ages 3 and up.
