08/06/2026
Hi, Fish & Fins families! 💙🐠
I would love your input on something I've been considering for swim lessons.
Currently, lessons are **30 minutes for $35**. Over the years, I've noticed that for many of my swimmers—especially my younger ones—their attention span starts to fade around the 20-minute mark. While there are definitely benefits to the full 30 minutes (extra practice, confidence building, rest breaks when needed, and fun activities like diving for rings with more advanced swimmers), I've been wondering if a shorter, more focused lesson might actually be more effective.
**Option 1 (Current)**
🏊 30-minute private lessons
💲 $35
**Option 2 (Considering)**
🏊 20-minute private lessons
💲 $25
**Possible Pros of 20 Minutes**
✅ More focused instruction
✅ Better matches many young swimmers' attention spans
✅ Lower cost for families
✅ Swimmers often leave excited instead of feeling worn out
**Possible Cons**
❌ Less time for advanced skills, endurance, and extra practice
❌ Less flexibility if a child needs a few minutes to warm up or adjust
I truly value your opinion because you know your swimmer best!
**What would you prefer?**
Keep lessons at **30 minutes for $35**
OR
Switch to **20 minutes for $25**
If I decide to make the change, would you rather:
🗓️ Start **this weekend** as school begins,
or
🗓️ Wait and make the change **at the beginning of next swim season**?
Please vote in the comments and feel free to tell me *why*. Your feedback will help me make the best decision for both my swimmers and their families. Thank you for being such an amazing part of the Fish & Fins family! 🩵🐟
Edit to add: we cannot do both options. It makes it too confusing for timing, selection etc. it would really need to be one or the other.