SWIM INTENSIVES 2025
Thank you for your interest in the Swim Intensive Program. As a swim instructor for 17 years, I’ve always thought this is the way to go. A week long intensive program to learn quickly, efficiently, instead of dragging it out 1 time a week over 8 weeks.
· Sessions are 45 minutes, 5 days a week (some weeks are 3 or 4 days)
· I come to a pool of your choice- can be yours, grandmas, friends, whoever feels comfortable allowing us. And if you are picking may/June- I would recommend the pool be heated.
· I bring all the devices and toys- you don’t have to worry about anything like that. I do ask if the child has a favorite pool toy you have that handy. OH and PURCHASE GOGGLES if the child is older than an infant.
· Lessons are RAIN OR SHINE. We only cancel if there are thunderstorms. In which case we make up that session the Saturday following the week you choose at a time that works for us both.
Summer 2025:
(Availability as of March 31.2025)
Week 1: May 19-23 ** 2 SPOTS LEFT**
Week 2: May 27-30 *4 Day Week* ** 2 SPOTS LEFT**
Week 3: June 2-4 *3 Day Week* ** 1 SPOTS LEFT**
Week 4: June 9-13 ** 1 SPOTS LEFT**
Week 5: June 16-20 ** SORRY NO SPOTS LEFT **
Week 6: June 23-27 ** SORRY NO SPOTS LEFT **
Week 7: June 30-Jul 3 *4 Day Week*** SORRY NO SPOTS LEFT **
Week 8: Jul 7-11 ** SORRY NO SPOTS LEFT **
****IF YOU KNOW THESE DAYS WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU BUT YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN LESSONS. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW. THERE IS A CHANCE I WILL CHANGE MY AVAILABILITY. IF SO, EVERYONE WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL. THANK YOU ****
You will pick your times.
M/W/F Options: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
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Tu/Th Options: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm
For example, if you choose Week 10: jul 7-11 you pick Monday wed Friday 10am and tues thurs 3pm and tell me. As long as its not already booked, its yours.
Before we book these sessions, we will talk on the phone for 15 mins. You will tell me your goals for your child and I will give you my thoughts and experiences. I am honest about what I think the child could achieve based on child’s age and your description. We set a goal. You practice at the times I’m not there. This is a group effort. Swim Intensives may not be as effective without you practicing.
Pricing:
5 day week: $500
4 day week: $400
3 day week: $300
If you want to book, I ask for a $100 deposit to hold your spots. The rest is payable on the first day of our week together. Zelle, Venmo (@dee-utt), or Cash is fine 6463340703 is the number associated with the accounts.
Dr. Denise’s Experience
Lifeguard cert since 2005, Swim Instructor since 2008
Became a Water Safety Instructor in 2010ish (this is the course to become a red cross certified instructor)
Swim Coach since 2010, Actual USA certified Swim Coach from 2011-2015.. I let it expire when I became a Physical Therapist because I got the PT job at that point.
I have done lessons privately at clients houses in SI since 2008.
Also did lessons for YMCA and Freedom Aquatics, 2 prominent Swim lesson organizations here in SI/NJ.
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I’ve taught kids of all ages, youngest 3 months, oldest grandma age I didn’t ask her lol
Of course I’ve taught kids with special needs. That is no problem for me as I have experience working with all kinds of personalities and family dynamics.
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Listen, truth is, the swim world is vast. You can get an instructor like me with many years of experience (17?!) or you may find a high school kid. The high school kid probably charges less, but… quality. Sorry high school kids, much love to you. ORRR you find a seasoned swimmer, but they may not know how to explain the skills, just give the drills but cant communicate well with kids.
Not tooting my horn, but I know what im doing here. Swim im very effective, and im honest. So if I think the kid wont swim, im guna tell you. And im going to give you things to practice that you must do and then the next summer the kid will swim.