SPIM (Swim Program Inclusion Model)

SPIM is about the child. SPIM is about your child. SPIM classes are designed for children with special needs. Many children have needs that require them to pair individually with an instructor. Often times, these classes are held as private lessons, requiring that the child participate at another time. For many children, private lessons are the solution, and are solid teaching practices. However, there also exist those children who would benefit from an inclusion model, and would benefit participating as a group.

Water Wings has a long history of working closely with the In Town community, and this year launches its first Inclusion model program. SPIM classes will offer 1 inclusive teacher who will work with your child as other children his/her age are being instructed.

How does SPIM work?

SPIM will be offered on a first come first serve basis. ONE instructor will be available each half hour to work with a child in the SPIM program. For example, in the schedule below, ONE SPIM instructor will be available at 10:30am to work individually with a child who has registered with the Birdwings class. In addition to having his/her peers with them, the child has his/her own private instructor, while the remainder of the class is working as a group with the regular Birdwings instructor. Two instructors work together to teach all the children in this Inclusive model.

Benefits of SPIM?

Your child works with the SPIM instructor with the entire group AND individually as needed at his/her level of ability.

Availability is limited, so contact Zeke to secure a spot today!

Swimming Class Levels

Wing Buddies:6 months to 3 years old (parent or guardian must accompany child).

Swallowtails:3 to 5 years old - Introduction to Water Skills: helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.

Skippers: 5 years old and up - Fundamental Skills (Beginner): gives students success with fundamental skills.

Birdwings: 5 years old and up - Fundamental Skills (Primary): gives students success with fundamental skills.

Admirals: 6 years old and up - Stroke Development: builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.

Apollos: 7 years old and up - Stroke and Endurance Development: develops confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other aquatic skills.

Emperors: 7 years old and up - Stroke Refinement: provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.

Students are recommended to register for a class based on ability and comfort to water over age.

Students reserve the ability to graduate to a higher level before the end of a session.

Group Swimming Lessons Schedule

Session #1: June 7-24

Session #2: July 6-22

*July 6-9 (Tues - Fri) will be taken off in observance of Independence Day Holiday*

Admirals: 9:30AM - 9:55AM (Anna)

Birdwings: 9:30AM - 9:55AM (Anja)

Swallowtails: 9:30AM - 9:55AM (Zeke)

Wing Buddies: 10:00AM - 10:25AM (Zeke & Anna)

Swallowtails: 10:00AM - 10:25AM(Anja)

Birdwings: 10:30AM - 10:55AM (Anja)

Swallowtails: 10:30AM - 10:55AM(Anja)

Skippers: 11:00AM - 11:25AM(Anna)

Apollos & Emperors & Admirals: 11:30AM - 11:55AM(Nina)

Admirals: 11:30AM - 11:55AM(Anna)

Please note that there will be a limit of 8 students per class EXCEPT for the Wing Buddies (12 students) & Apollos, Emperors and Admirals Classes (10 students). Early registration is recommended.

Click here to register on-line.

SPIM Lesson Rates

Lesson fees are per session.

Inman Park and Glenwood Park Pool Members:

Session #1 - $285.00 ($23.75 per lesson)

Session #2 - $285.00 ($23.75 per lesson)

Community Members:

Session #1 - $321.00 ($26.75 per lesson)

Session #2 - $321.00 ($26.75 per lesson)

SPIM Busy Butterfly (add $3.00 per lesson)

SPIM is available at Glenwood Park or Inman Pool

Stated rates are based on a four (4) time per week participation for a three consecutive week session. For participants registering more than one Water Wings session or a sibling attending a Water Wings class, there is a $10.00/per session discount. For third/subsequent children or a third session, the participant discount is one-half (½) of the full-priced program fee. There is no tuition discount for the first child or private lessons.

After receiving confirmation email please send full payment to:

Water Wings

P.O. Box 170333

Atlanta, GA 30317

Make checks payable to: "Water Wings"

No payments will be accepted on-site

Click here to register on-line.