Getting ready forSafeSplash Swim School Colorado Springs.
Adaptive Aquatics swim lessons in an indoor heated pool on Bass Pro Drive, for autistic swimmers and swimmers with other physical, sensory or developmental needs. It starts with an online questionnaire and an on-site orientation, and private lessons are recommended.
Sensory supports. Adaptive swim lessons for autism and sensory needs.
Hours
Lessons follow a perpetual schedule, so you can start anytime; adaptive lesson times are set with the school after the questionnaire and orientation. Contact hours (Mountain Time): Sunday 9 am to 4 pm; Monday to Friday 9 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm.
“Heated to a consistent temperature, our pools provide the ideal environment for year-round lessons and training.”
“For safety and focus, we ask parents to maintain distance from swimmers unless invited for special activities.”
The questionnaire asks how your swimmer communicates, what upsets them, what soothes them, what motivates them, whether they use a visual schedule, and your preferred lesson times.
SafeSplash also runs a Therapeutic Aquatic Program (T.A.P.) for swimmers with muscular challenges or limited head control, with the support of a caregiver or therapist.
SafeSplash doesn't directly provide tuition support for Adaptive Aquatics, but partners with organizations that may be able to assist. Call (719) 900-2550 to ask about options.
Adaptive Aquatics starts with an online questionnaire, then an on-site orientation and a personalized lesson plan.
Private lessons are recommended for adaptive swimmers.
Indoor pool heated to a consistent temperature, with private changing rooms.
Prices: group lessons start at $32 per class (up to 4 students per class) and private lessons start at $65 per class. Prices may vary based on day, time or instructor. Lessons are billed monthly, and an annual service fee applies. Payment is electronic only (credit card, debit card or electronic check); checks and cash are not accepted.
Discounts and extras: free trial classes for group lessons for new swimmers; 10% off the first three months for siblings; 20% off per month when the same student swims twice a week; buy 3 months save 15%, buy 6 months save 20%; open swim for members only; up to 12 make-up lessons per year (one per calendar month, done within two weeks). The S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, for students 4 and up in Beginner 2, 3 or 4 group lessons who keep consistent attendance, gives up to 2 free months of group lessons if the student hasn't passed the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Test after a year.
Most SafeSplash lessons are 30 minutes, once a week, at the same day and time.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, goggles, and a swim cap or hair tie for long hair; these are also for sale at the school. Swimmers who aren't potty-trained must wear a reusable swim diaper, which the school also has.
Grown-ups must stay at the school for the whole lesson. SafeSplash describes both poolside seating and a climate-controlled seating area with floor-to-ceiling glass, and asks grown-ups to keep their distance from swimmers unless invited for special activities. On-site restrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Stopping lessons: give at least 30 days' notice through the customer portal, by phone or in person, not by email. Private appointments, where offered, can be canceled or moved with no penalty up to 48 hours ahead; after that a cancellation fee may be charged.
