Frequently Asked Questions?

• Where do we go the first day?  On your child's first day please park your car and walk your child into the back yard area or pool area depending on their specific age. Please locate the table for each age groups check-in.  There will be signs alerting you where to go. A staff member will check you in and introduce you to your child's two instructors.
• What does my child need to bring? Have your child wear a bathing suit and shoes.  Pack a bag with a towel, sunscreen, water bottle (NO FOOD OR JUICE) and goggles are optional.  On days where it is overcast skies or raining, please pack an extra towel and a sweat shirt and sweat pants.
• Will the office call or email to confirm my child's enrollment?  No, unfortunately due to the over load of enrollments at once, we do not call to confirm your reservation.  If you do not hear from us and your check has cleared, you are confirmed.  We will only call if there is a problem with your enrollment or the weeks happen to be full.  Please give us a call any time to confirm your child's enrollment status.
• What if my child has food allergies? If your child has a food allergy, please make sure to complete our Allergy Action Plan medical form prior to your child's start date.  Also, you will need to provide our office with an epi-pen or benedryl.  Please do not leave any medication in your child's back pack.  All meds are required by the State of NJ to be stored in our pool office at all times.  
• Is a snack provided or do I need to pack one?  No, please do not pack any snacks.  There is no food during your child's session.
• Can you accommodate children with special needs?  Yes, please call our office to further discuss your child's specific needs.
• What if my child is afraid of water?  Many children attending Silton, especially younger children, have a fear of water.  Our instructors will work at a slow pace to allow your child to gain the confidence they need to learn to swim.  The instructors will be very patient and work with each child individually to help them overcome their fear of water or learning to swim.
• What happens if it rains?  We will swim in the rain as long as there is no thunder and/or lightening.  The students will spend their out of pool time in our indoor movie rooms.  If there is torrential weather, please check out website for any daily cancellations, even thought this rarely happens.
• How are students placed?  All students, except for any competitive swimmers, are grouped by age, not ability.  If you are interested in a more advanced class, we offer competitive classes for students ages 8 and older.
• Can I request that my child be in class with a friend?  Yes.  We will do our best to accommodate any friend request.  Please limit all requests to 1 friend.  
• How is your staff hired?   Our staff are interviewed by our Director Danielle Nestler.  All staff 18 and older are required to have a NJ State background check. Our staff are hired as substitute instructors at first.  After gaining experience and training for a summer or two, they are moved into a full time position as a junior staff instructor.  After a few years as a junior staff, they are eligible to move into a senior staff instructor position where they are responsible for training a junior staff and being the head teacher in a specific age group.