This page is here to answer our most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions after visiting this page please contact us.

What services do you provide?

OSS has options for swim lessons that include Host pools, At Home Private, and Otter Pup Float Sessions. 

Host Pool swim lessons are lessons where you come to us at one of our many locations throughout South Jersey. At Home Private lessons is when an instructor comes to your private residence. Otter Pup Float sessions are held at our Marmora location only.

Does OSS offer Lifeguards for private events?

YES! We offer lifeguards for private events. To book a lifeguard please fill out our contact us form with detailed information about your event. 

What is a Host Pool?

A host pool is a family (or business) that opens their pool to OSS. We bring in up to 4 instructors and one manager to hold lessons. OSS and the host family will work together before the season begins to select the day that is best. This day is then theirs each week for hosting for the duration of summer. 

In exchange for hosting OSS will offer up to 2 free swim lessons to swimmers who live at the host home. 

What is the cost of lessons?

Host pool swim lessons, you come to us at one of our many locations throughout South Jersey. These lessons are $40/ 30 mins session.

At Home Private swim lesson, an instructor will come to your private residence. These lessons are $55/ 30 mins session. Please check our swim instructors bio page to see what areas they are serving before registering!

Otter Pup Float sessions are currently at our Marmora location only. These lessons are $20 and are 15-20 mins long. 

What is an Otter Pup Float Session?

An Otter Pup Float session is for swimmers who 5 months - 2 years+. These lessons are to help little swimmers gain strength and coordination, confidence in the water, and to build the foundations of water safety. 

How do payments work?

OSS offers 2 ways to pay, pay in full or monthly payment. The pay in full option will have you pay for total balance for the season(s) you are registering for. Monthly payments will break down the cost by however many weeks are in the month. The registration fee will cover your first month of lessons. Then each month following will be billed on the 1st day of the month.

Example: You are registering for the summer session on Mondays at a host pool. Summer session starts June 15th. Lessons are $40/ Monday. There are 2 Mondays in June, the 17th & 24th. This means your registration fee will be $80, and will cover those June lessons. On July 1st will be your next payment. There will be 5 Mondays in July, so you will be charged $200 on July 1st. There are 4 Mondays in August, so you will be charged $160 on August 1st. There is one Monday in September so you will be charged $40 on September 1st.