Q: I can't make it to registration. Can I register over the phone or on the web?

A: You can register over the phone if you pay with a credit card or debit card. Our regiatration hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We do not have online registration at this time.

Q: Are previous year's participants given priority?

A: No. Everyone is given the same opportunity to sign up. We want to provide the program to everyone we can in the greater FM area.

Q: Can I have my friend register my children?

A: Yes you can, but your friend will need to sign the form agreeing to the refund policy.

Q: My child has special needs. Who should I contact to discuss what accomodations can be made?

A: Call Julie Lucier at 218-299-4468.

Q: What kind of training do your instructors have?

A: All of our instructors are American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Some have had experience, some have not - all are committed to water safety and to the Concordia Summer Swim program.

Q: What is the cost of lessons?

A: $35 for Parent & Child, Beginner, Level 1 and 2; ($30 for nine-day sessions), $50 for levels 3-6( $45 for nine-day sessions)

Q: What if I cannot afford to pay for lessons?

A: If you live in Moorhead, contact the Moorhead Healthy Community Initiative to see if you qualify for one of their scholarships.

Q: What level should I sign my child for?

A: If your child has taken lessons at Concordia in the past three years we have that information. You can find that information above your address on your brochure or call the registration office at 218-299-4468.

If your child has never taken lessons or has taken lessons through a different program, please call the registration office to determine the appropriate level.

Q: Can I sign my child up for multiple classes at one time?

A: No. We don't encourage that. We don't allow refunds so you will want to make sure they pass the class they are in before you sign them up for the next class. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. We would prefer that you sign up only once and make sure your child passes.

Q: My child is 2, can I start him/her in lessons?

A: If your child is 2-years-old you may enroll them in the parent and child class. This class does require a parent to participate in the water with the child. Your child must have reached their 3rd birthday to start in the beginner class.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio?

A: The ratio is generally 10:1 for Parent & Child class, 4:1 for Beginners, 5:1 for level 1, 6:1 for level 2-3, and 10:2 for levels 4-6.

Q: If my child is unable to attend their class time one day, can they attend a different class that day?

A: No. We do not allow a student to enter a different class in any situation.

Q: What should I do if my child will be gone the last day of the session?

A: Talk with your child's instructor ahead of time so the instructor can complete the skill sheet before your child will be gone.