‘Swim for Sheillah’ Swimming Lessons
Nanny / Caregiver Water Safety Program
Caregiver Swimming Lessons
If you have very little, or no, swim experience there is no need for an assessment. We are happy to offer the free assessment after you have taken lessons and feel confident you can pass and receive your certification.
The ‘Swim for Sheillah’ fund is entirely dependent on generous donations from the public. Therefore, the program is subject to change dependent on available funds. We sincerely hope that as the fund grows we will be able to expand the initiative and offer greater discounts and further programming.
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering heavily discounted nanny/caregiver group swim lessons, made possible by the ‘Swim for Sheillah’ fund.
Lessons will be 45 minutes and held at a pool in Georgetown. The cost, subsidized by the ‘Swim for Sheillah Fund’ is $10 per number of lessons in each term. Terms are between 6-10 weeks.
If you can afford lessons, and do not need subsidized lessons the cost is CI$180.00.
Lessons will be on either:
Sunday mornings or
Weekday midday if we have enough interest
We do offer private and semi-private nanny/caregiver beginner lessons, however they are not currently subsidized by the ‘Swim for Sheillah’ Fund. Lessons start from CI$25 each per lesson and are 30 minutes in length. Please see below how to sign up for these.
Important Information:
Space is limited, so please be sure to book your place in advance. We will NOT be accepting walk-ins and have a zero cancellation policy. If you miss more than 2 lessons, your space and payments will automatically be forfeited.
FAQs
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You need to register interest / your details and you can do that here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/mIRghTGMr63kl8s01U6E59c
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Lions pool in George Town on Sunday mornings. Or if you have a group of 3 or more, we can organize a lesson at your home pool on a weekday morning or early afternoon.
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The term lengths vary, ranging from 6 to 8 weeks, each priced at $10 per lesson. For instance, a 6-week term is $60, a 7-week term is $70, and so on. Payment in full is required before the term commences.
Alternatively, you can have an instructor come to your pool:
3 in a class = $25 each, per lesson
2 in a class = $30 each, per lesson
Private = $50 per lesson
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We prefer online bank transfers through Butterfield Bank. Please enquire for bank account details.
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Unfortunately not, this is a first come first served course. We are working incredibly hard for the lessons to happen and want to ensure our time is spent on the lessons, not following up on payments.
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There are NO make-ups or refunds. If you can no longer attend for any reason, please let us know so we can offer the space to someone from the waiting list. If you miss 2 lessons, your space and payment will automatically be forfeited.
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Each individual learns to swim at their own pace, we cannot place a timeframe on someone learning to swim. We notice that the swimmers who put in more effort and take additional lessons, achieve faster results.
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All swim lessons are approximately 45 minutes in length. Terms are 6-10 weeks. They vary based on public holidays, school break, and instructor availability. No one can come in your place. Only one assessment available per caregiver. We have a zero cancellation policy on your behalf. Please only sign up if you intend to come to all lessons. Spaces are limited, so please be sure to book your place in advance. We will not be accepting walk-ins, space only valid for the caregiver who has signed up/filled in the registration form. If you miss more than 2 lessons, your space and payment will automatically be forfeited.
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Classes will be held rain or shine. Please assume the lesson will go forward if you do not hear from us. Short notice of cancellation is unavoidable sometimes due to the peculiarity of the island’s weather. Should we need to cancel completely due to weather, we will send you a Whatsapp and will extend the term an extra week.
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We will be having 8 caregivers per group. Lessons with more than 6 also have an assistant teacher.
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We're introducing a fee for teachers, recognizing the need to compensate them. Past instances revealed that participants without financial commitment had lower attendance. This ensures fairness to those on the waitlist.
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Please bring with you:
Goggles (essential)
Towel
Swimming Suit and swim cap(if you have long hair)
Change of clothes
Water
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You will need to wear suitable swimsuit / trunks. Please no outdoor SHORTS or T-SHIRTS. They become very heavy in water and are a safety hazard. If you would like to be covered, please purchase SUITABLE water clothing.
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You can purchase goggles from any Dive store on island. Make sure you do not bring a "mask" where your nose is covered. They must be swimming goggles.
We are accepting donations via Butterfield Bank to raise money so that we can offer FREE swimming assessments and subsidized swim lessons to all caregivers in Cayman. We aim to expand this program, in the Fall of 2023, to reach the greater Cayman Community, to any adult that might need the additional financial support to become water safe & efficient.
Any amount makes a huge difference to our program, and we sincerely thank you for any donation you are able to make. If you would like to sponsor a nanny, please find some guidance below:
A $100 donation will provide 1 Nanny access to a 6 week swim course.
A $300 donation will provide 1 Nanny with 3 sessions of the 6 week Course. We have found that most nannies need 3 sessions to pass a full assessment, become competent swimmers and receive their certificate.
A $1500 donation would provide 5 Nannies with 3 sessions of the 6 week Course.
A $5000 Corporate Sponsorship would be allocated to the ‘Tread for Sheillah’ Fundraiser, which would include corporate branding on any SFS items used at the event.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate any of your time/skills to grow the program via marketing, fundraiser, administration, swim instruction, etc, please reach out to Maureen at info@swim4sheillah.com
Donations will go strictly towards the cost of the instructor’s time as well as pool lane rentals.
We’d also like to thank the staff, web developers, and management team at Sky Blue Aquatics for donating their time and services to launch this initiative. Sky Blue Aquatics does not receive any profits from this program.
Donate Online
Online Electronic Funds Transfer
Bank: Butterfield Bank
Account name: The Swim for Sheilah Charitable Trust
Acc #: 1361809150014 (KYD) Corporate Savings
Memo: Swim For Sheillah - Your Name or Anonymous
Every donation size helps, thank you in advance.
For more information on donating to the cause, please contact Maureen at info@swim4sheillah.com