FINS First Five™ Guarantee
Guaranteed Level Up in 5 Lessons or Your Money
What the FINS First Five™ Guarantee Means
Our promise is simple: qualifying swimmers in Discovery through Gold will advance within our level system in their first 5 private lessons, or you get a full refund.
This guarantee is built around the 1-on-1 FINS Difference:
- Private 1-on-1 swim lessons
- 20 minutes of focused instruction
- Structured Galaxy Level System
- CPR & First Aid certified FINStructors
- Indoor heated pools year-round
- Family-owned since 2000
Programs Covered by the Guarantee
The FINS First Five™ Guarantee applies to qualifying new swimmers in the Discovery through Gold levels of the FINS Galaxy Level System.
These levels are part of:
The guarantee does not apply to Parent-Child Swim Lessons, Intro to Competitive Swim, and Adults & Teens Swim Lessons.
How the Guarantee Works
To qualify, swimmers complete their first 5 lessons while progress is tracked by Mission. Each Galaxy has 3 Missions, and advancing means completing at least 1 Mission.
1
Book your
first 5
lessons
2
Complete
the FINS
assessment
3
Attend
all lessons
on time
4
Participate
Fully in each
lesson
5
Review skill
progress after
lesson Five
What Happens If a Swimmer Doesn’t Advance
We stand behind our results. If the progress goal is not met, we make the refund process as simple as possible:
- Full refund of all five lesson fees
- Registration fee refunded (if no other swimmers enrolled)
- No 30-day cancellation notice required
- Zero questions asked
How to Qualify for the Guarantee
The guarantee applies exclusively to eligible new swimmers enrolled in our Discovery through Gold Galaxy levels.
Qualification Requirements:
- Complete the FINS assessment
- Attend all 5 lessons on time
- Participate actively
- Follow the standard curriculum
- Bring required swim attire/equipment
Note on Disqualifications:
Missed lessons, late arrivals, early departures, or custom curriculum requests will void the guarantee.
How the Refund Works
Earn trust with risk-free, private swim lessons. If your child doesn’t progress after five lessons, here’s our refund policy:
- Notify us right after the fifth lesson
- We’ll refund the first five lessons
- We’ll refund the registration fee if eligible
- We’ll waive the 30-day cancellation policy
The Progress Families Typically See
Clear steps. Real results.
Most new swimmers build water confidence, basic safety skills, and stronger comfort in the water within their first 5 lessons.

Courtney M.
FINS Swim School stands out for its strong focus on safety, confidence, and personalized learning. Their private swim lessons are designed to help swimmers...

Renee F.
FINS Swim School is an excellent place to learn swimming. Their private lesson approach really helps build confidence quickly, especially for beginners. The instructors seem highly focused...
Kristin Martirosian
Love this place! My son is currently taking classes with Alex and Richard and I truly can’t say enough great things about them. My son is happy, he’s making major improvements, and he actually looks forward to going. Two thumbs up.
Claudia Z
I highly recommend FINS of The Woodlands. My children have made great progress through this program. Previously, we tried two other swim programs and made little to no progress. This was a completely different story. The instructors are patient, give clear instructions and make the learning experience fun for the kids.
Elena L Grigorenko
As this time of the year is the time to express appreciation and gratitude, I’m writing with my thanks to the FINS team. My son has been swimming with them for years and it has been nothing but a wonderful experience. The team is very accommodating, the instruction is highly professional, the support is constant. THANK YOU, FINS!
Vivian Muoka
Love the experience here!! I can proudly say that 3 of my children that go to FINS will be well trained to join a swim team. That’s what makes it a great place to be. The joy of comfortably knowing your kids are safe in the pool is another. Highly recommend this place to anyone.
Start Your Swimmer’s Journey With Confidence
Give your child focused 1-on-1 instruction backed by the FINS First Five™ Guarantee.
Book today and start building real water confidence.
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