Swimming for Kids

American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Trainers

Our Method

At NH Sports, we utilize a gentle approach that is customized to a pace where our clients are being challenged, but continue to feel safe and secure. Water safety is incredibly important and we want to get our clients there as effectively and efficiently as possible, eliminating any traumatic experiences and minimizing regression.

For beginner level swimmers ages as young as one year old, the session is focused on developing positive and fun experiences in the water, basic water safety skills, confidence and independence in the water, and kicking/body positioning techniques. For intermediate level swimmers who have mastered safety, kicking, and body positioning, the session is focused on developing the four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

Pricing

*Packages must be purchased and booked upfront.
**Silver and Gold packages may be shared between a maximum of two and three siblings, respectively.
***Reschedules must be made with a minimum of 24 hours notice to avoid forfeiting the session. The rescheduled session must occur prior to the package expiration date. Once you’ve rescheduled to your package’s maximum, any further sessions requiring rescheduling will be forfeited.

Get Started

To book with us, please head over to our online booking page to request a start date/time and a team member will get back to you within one business day. At that point, we can discuss and answer any questions you may have, select the best package for you and your family, match you with a coach, and get you scheduled! Unsure of how to proceed? Email us at info@nhsports.co and a team member will be happy to assist!

What to Expect

We are mobile and our coaches come to you! If you don’t have a pool, many clients use a family/neighbor’s pool or a community pool. We do not have a pool and cannot assist in securing a pool for your session. If you’d like to do a group session, you are responsible for assembling the group.

Our coach will arrive to the specified location at the specified time for the agreed upon duration. It is your responsibility to have everything set and ready to go at the start of the session. The session duration includes any notes, discussions, or questions following the session.

Parents do not need to accompany the child in the water. Our experienced and trained coaches will work with the child to build a relationship of trust and confidence. This can get off to a slow start sometimes, but pays off tremendously once the relationship is built. Our coaches will work toward water safety as efficiently and effectively as possible before proceeding on to more technical skills.

NH Sports Guarantee

Book your first session completely risk free. Love your session or we’ll issue a full refund, no questions asked. If you experience anything less than extraordinary with us at any time, please reach out at info@nhsports.co and we will make it right.

FAQs

  • Our swim season runs from April-September.

  • We see the best results with clients who do an “initial kickoff” which is 4 sessions per week for 1-2 weeks after which they continue with 2 sessions/week.

  • It’s normal and expected for kids to cry for the first few sessions. The new environment and new trainer can take some getting used to. We typically see kids become more comfortable after a few weeks. It’s crucial during this time period for parents to refrain from “rescuing” the child from the trainer’s arms, as this confirms the child’s fear of the environment and trainer.

  • It’s normal and expected to be afraid in unfamiliar territory! Our trainers are well versed in creating a comfortable and safe environment. Our trainers will be with you every step of the way!

  • Water safety and swimming are two very different things. We’ve had clients become water safe in two weeks while some take months. Factors include previous trauma in the water, frequency of sessions, parent involvement, and age just to name a few. At your first session, your trainer will be able to provide a better timeline as well as specific tips to help your child become water safe as quickly as they can! As for swimming proficiently, this can take years! We’ve had clients stay with us from their infant and toddler years, learning water safety, through young adolescence, perfecting strokes!

  • Parents may accompany kids under the age of 18 months, but it’s not required. We don’t recommend accompanying kids older than 18 months as it can be distracting and limiting.

  • Yes. 88℉ is customary. Don't have a heater? You can purchase a solar cover for your pool which heats the water with just sunlight!

Swimming FAQs

  • For swimming, we begin as young as 1 year old all the way up to adults.

  • Both! We offer 1:1 instruction as well as group instruction. For groups, you are responsible for assembling your group.

  • The cost of each session depends on the package you select. All sessions are 30 minutes in duration which includes any notes, discussions, or questions following the session. Given the nature of a mobile business, it is crucial that we begin promptly at the scheduled start time to maximize your time. Under no circumstances can your trainer stay beyond the scheduled end time.

  • Yes! Our multi-session packages have savings built in. For group sessions of 3-4 participants, all clients receive 10% off their package price. Our Bronze and Gold packages may be shared between a maximum of two and three siblings, respectively.

  • We are completely mobile! Our services take place at the location of your choosing. This can be your pool, a family/friend's pool, or a community pool.

  • Our trainers come equipped with most of what is needed for each session. All you are responsible for is yourselves, water, and goggles if desired. We encourage you to leave any and all floaties out of sight!

  • We teach in a gentle, sustainable way. Our trainers go at the client’s pace, pushing just enough for progress but never creating an unpleasant or traumatic experience. We encourage and celebrate progress, improvement, and effort.

  • Our trainers are experienced and trained to look for key indicators from clients to guide the path and pace of the session. We take into account age, current abilities, future goals, and the style in which clients respond best to. If you have any specific requests or concerns, please reach out to us and we'll be sure to let your trainer know ahead of your session!

  • YES! Part of what we value at NH Sports is building relationships. Our trainers so often become a part of our clients’ families. You’ll have the same trainer every time, with the exception of vacations or personal days in which case a fully briefed substitute trainer will cover your session.

  • Our team is reputably certified by The American Red Cross and the International Sports Science Association. Our trainer's certifications include CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, Youth Fitness, Personal Training, Nutrition, and more! In addition, all trainers undergo numerous weeks of training with NH Sports in order to ensure our services are always high quality and consistent amongst trainers.

  • Absolutely. Our trainers have experience and expertise in working with a variety of disabilities and special needs. It is best for you to email us ahead of your session so we can discuss and your trainer can have a custom game plan for you from day one!

  • We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service. If after your first session, you’re not completely satisfied and decide not to move forward with us, we’ll issue a full refund — no questions asked. If you experience anything less than extraordinary with us at any time, please reach out at info@nhsports.co and we will make it right.

  • Due to the nature of being a mobile business, we have a strict rescheduling/cancellation policy out of respect for our trainers and our clients. Depending on the package you purchase, you have a limited number of rescheduling opportunities. Reschedules must be made with a minimum of 24 hours notice and be rescheduled for a date prior to the package expiration date. After the package reschedule limit has been met, further sessions requiring rescheduling will be forfeited. Reschedules or cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be forfeited. There are no exceptions, including for illness or unfavorable weather.

General FAQs

Testimonials

We just started working with NH Sports and have been blown away by the exceptional service so far! I love that they are mobile! We just started our almost 3 year old and just after the first class, she is now much more comfortable putting her head in the water. Coach Annika was great with her and made her feel at ease and comfortable. She also made the class very fun for her and something to look forward to. We look forward to starting our 6yo to learn more strokes and techniques!

- Cindy H.

My kids worked with NH Sports for just two weeks prior to our summer vacation and the results really showed! After two short weeks, my kids' confidence during our summer vacation really showed. Our older kids were swimming confidently and our youngest was eager to jump in without floaties. The coach was patient and knowledgeable keeping the right balance between fun and productive during each lesson. Highly recommend this team to help get your kids safe and confident in the water!

- Monica G.

After a summer with NH Sports, the results speak for themselves! Both kids went from not being able to swim - at all - to be totally able to navigate around a pool. My 6yo even started learning all the different swim strokes and was doing laps by the end of the summer. The coach was encouraging, patient (OMG so patient!!), and sweet with the kids. Did I mention patient? He made the lessons a delight for my kids. I can't recommend the NH Sports team highly enough!

- Erin W.