How do I know what level to sign up for?

We offer...
Parent/Infant classes for children ages 6 months to 3 years. 
Preschool Level classes for children ages 3 years to 6 years. 
School Age Level classes for children ages 6 years to 13 years.
Adult classes for anyone over 14 years of age. 
For complete level descriptions please see the Course Description page.
 

How do I sign up for group swim lessons?

We now offer registrations over the phone!  We will only accept registrations in person or over the phone.  If you would like to register for swim lessons please call us at (626) 564-0330 ext. 405, 408, 41 or 0 for the front desk.  If you would like to register over the phone payment must be made with a Visa or Master Card.  If you would like to pay with cash or check you will need to register in person here at the center. 
 

How much do Swim Lessons cost?

Our sessions offer 2 day a week classes on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday.  We also offer 1 day a week classes on Friday or Saturday.  The cost of swim lessons vary on how many weeks are in the session and scheduled holidays or RBAC closures there are for that session.  For current prices for the current session please see the current class schedule.
 

What should I do at the first class?

The first day of class you should arrive 10-15 minutes early.  A Waiver of Liability must be signed BEFORE the swimmer(s) enter the water.  The lessons will be held in the shallow end of the pool on the left as you enter the pool deck.  There will be level signs around the pool as to direct you to the appropriate level for your swimmers.  Please wait for instructors before leaving swimmers in the water. 
 

Where do I sit to watch swim lessons?

For safety purposes we need to have all parents sitting in the bleachers or covered area.  Please do not sit in front of lifeguard tower or on the pool deck area around the stairs.  The deck area needs to be completely cleared of any obstacles.  In case of an emergency the lifeguards need to be able to move freely about the pool deck.

What is the Swim Lesson Cancellation policy?

The RBAC's cancellation policy is No Refund or Make-up.  RBAC credit only.
 

What are the age requirements for swim lessons?

Parent/Infant Level requirement's are 6 months to 3 years.  
Preschool Levels requirement's are 3 years to 6 years.
School Age Levels requirement's are 6 years to 13 years.
Adult Requirements are anyone over the age  of 14.
 

How many students are allowed in a class?

Parent/Infant classes ratio is 10 swimmers to 1 instructor. 
Preschool level classes ratio is 5 swimmers to 1 instructor. 
School Age Level classes ratio is 6 swimmers to 1 instructor. 
Adult levels ratio is 10 swimmers to 1 instructor.
 

What do we need to bring to Swim Lessons?

Swim suits, Towels, Goggles (highly recommended).  For Parent/Infant classes the child MUST have on a swim approved diaper (ie. Little swimmers) underneath their bathing suit.  We also offer reusable swim diapers at the RBAC pro-shop, located off of the front lobby.
 

What kind of training do your swim teachers have?

All instructors go through extensive RBAC training and monthly in-service trainings.
 

What happens if it rains, if there is lightning, if there is a contamination?

The Lesson Director will make the official call when canceling lessons due to weather circumstances.  We do not cancel lessons if it is raining.  We only cancel lessons if there is lightning.  We must keep the pool closed for 30 minutes following each lightning strike witnessed by a staff member.  In the event of a contamination and/or we must close the pool we will issue a credit for each swimmer on their family RBAC account.  That credit can be used toward future RBAC swim lesson registrations.