All fees are due at time of registration. All fees are non-refundable and no credit can be given. Does not apply to classes through Yosemite/Monarch, Central Valley Regional Center or Self Determination. Regarding class fees for Yosemite/Monarch classes please refer to the Yosemite/Monarch section below.

New Student BTB Aquatics registration fee: $35

• Swim Camp: June 8th – June 11th
  • Monday – Thursday: $220
• Private Swim Lessons: June 8th – August 1st
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: $440
  • Friday or Saturday: $385
• Parent & Me Swim Lessons: June 8th – August 1st
  • Friday or Saturday: $245
• Elite Squad (Permission Only): June 8th – August 1st
  • Tuesday & Thursday: $408

To keep everything running smooth, please contact your service coordinator to confirm they sent your referral before contacting Break the Barriers.

Due to the large number of referrals we receive, referrals may take longer than average to process. To schedule a class for your student, please contact your service coordinator and have them send a referral to Break the Barriers. Referrals are processed in the order in which they have been received. Once the referral has been processed, you will receive a call from Break the Barriers regarding day and time of the class, as well as any further forms that will be needed. Please contact your service coordinator to confirm that they have sent your referral before contacting Break the Barriers about the status of the referral. If you do need to contact Break the Barriers, please state your name, the name of your student or students, and the name of their service coordinator.

All students, both new and returning, must fill out a Aquatics Registration and Waiver for each session. This form must be provided by your service coordinator.

To participate in our programs, first check with our office staff for class availability by calling (559) 432-6292. If your student has never attended a class at Break the Barriers before, or if they have not attended a class within the last two years, then you will need to fill out the Child Liability Waiver (for students under 18yrs) or the Adult Liability Waiver (for students 18yrs+). In addition to the Liability Waiver, all Aquatics students must also fill out the Aquatics Registration and Waiver. Once you have submitted the forms, contact the office to secure a space in class.  All new students must pay a one time $35 Red Cross registration fee, which includes a t-shirt.

Doctor’s Releases

Sometimes a doctor’s release is required to participate if a student has specific physical or medical conditions such as (but not limited to) heart conditions, epilepsy, or bone and joint issues.  Please contact us if you have questions about specific medical conditions.

• Doctor’s Release for Child
• Doctor’s Release for Adult

Baby & Me

• Ages 6 months to 18 months
• Focuses on helping swimmer feel comfortable in the water and teaching how to safely climb out of the water

Toddler & Me

• Ages 18 months to 3 years
• Focuses on helping swimmer feel comfortable in the water and teaching how to safely climb out of the water

Private Classes | Levels 1-6

• Ages 3+
• Levels 1-3: Focuses on more independence in the pool, building confidence in putting face under the water, back floating, learning how to safely climb out of the pool, and basic swimming strokes 
• Levels 4-6: Focuses on the basics of kicking and water safety all the way up to mastery of strokes and endurance building

Elite Squad | Levels 3+

• Must be Learn to Swim level 3+, can swim independently, and can swim the full length of the pool
• Focuses on improving stroke technique and stroke endurance

Splash Ball

• Ages 8 to 16 years
• Must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke a minimum of 25 yards (one full lap) independently, without stopping
• Learn basic water polo skills and fundamentals

BTB Masters Swim

• Ages 18+
• Must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke a minimum of 25 yards (one full lap) independently, without stopping
• Swim practice for adult swimmers looking to build strength and endurance

Dress Code

• Female swimmers must wear a 1 piece bathing suit or swim wear that cover the midsection/stomach.
• Male swimmers must wear swim trunks or jammers.
• No regular clothing such as cotton T-shirts, basketball shorts, or denim.
• Long hair must be tied back or under a swim cap.
• While we recommend swimmers to bring their own goggles, no goggles that cover the nose.

Health and Hygiene Standards

• All children 3 years old and under must wear a swim diaper. We recommend a reusable neoprene swim diaper be worn over a disposable swim diaper for best coverage.
• All swimmers 4 and older must be fully toilet trained and capable of bowel control. This applies to both minors and adults.
• Any person unable to meet these requirements are not permitted to enter the water.
• Any accidental contamination incidents will result in immediate pool closure for chemical treatment.

Facility Rules

• No running or diving.
• Students must wait to enter the water until instructed to by a coach.
• Students must listen to coaches and lifeguards at all times.
• No food or drinks inside the facility, except water.
• No glass bottles or containers.
• There are no make-ups, refunds, or credit for missed classes, except in the case Break the Barriers closes the pool.
• Please notify the front office at 559-432-6292 if you will be late or unable to attend a swim lesson. Students will be considered absent if they are more than 15 minutes late without notice.
• Please keep students at home if they are sick.
• Parents should be attentive to their children at all times. Please refrain from using cell phones.
• G-tubes & Mic-Key tubes must be 3 months matured before students are allowed into the pool. Students with a G-tube or Mic-Key tube will have lessons in the small pool.
• If a student begins drinking pool water or coughing excessively during class, they will be required to rest at the side of the pool for a short period of time. If they continue to drink or choke on pool water, the swim lesson my be ended early for their saftey.

At the beginning of each class, students will be taught an American Red Cross topic that will educate them on how to be safe in and around the pool. After this, they will start to learn their lesson with a review of skills previously mastered and then begin learning new skills or techniques that will improve their swimming abilities.

If your child is afraid to go under water, we will never force him/her to go under. However, we do encourage everyone to overcome their fears. We have an array of fun and creative ways to help your child achieve mastery over water, from blowing bubbles and diving for toys, to flying through the butterfly stroke. We earnestly seek success for your child! Our swim lessons will help each student learn at a pace that is comfortable, and will help those who may have forgotten the skills they learned last summer to catch up quickly.

To ensure a successful experience for all students at Break the Barriers, a student may be transferred to a class that is more beneficial to them at the discretion of the Director.