What to expect during lesson

Week 1.

I will focus on building trust with your little one and getting them comfortable in the water. Your child will likely cry, which is completely normal. This is a new environment for them, and they do not know me. Children also can pick up on their parents' emotions, so if you are fearful or stressed, they will likely be too.

During this we will focus on breath control. By the end of the week the bigger kids should have a short swim built and be able to grab the steps or wall from various of angles. For babies that are learning to float we will work on the floating posture.

Week 2-3.

Your little one should be able to swim! We will continue to work on a good swimming technique, learn how to roll back into the float position, and begin learning to float. Most little ones are comfortable with the lessons at this point, and the crying usually subsides, and they get excited about coming to lessons.

Week 4-5.

Once your little one can float, we will start to work on a flip over, to help them get the full Swim-Float-Swim sequence down. For the babies that are only learning to float, this week we will be working on a roll back so they can flip on to their back to hold the floating position for if they were to fall into the pool.

Week 6.

This is the week that we have all of our survival swim skills! We will do clothing test to make sure your little one can use their skills to prepare for the real-world, just in case they were to accidently fall into the pool fully clothed. We will test in summer clothes and winter clothes. Most kids graduate in 6 weeks, but some can take up to 8 weeks.

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FAQs
Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?
No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
Will my child need additional lessons?
Based on our research, we know that refresher lessons are important because children change so much both cognitively and physically during the first 0-5 years of life. It is important that their water survival skills grow with their bodies. Frequency depends on the child's age, growth rate, skill level and confidence level. The goal of refresher lessons is to help your child adjust his/her new body size and weight to his/her existing skill level. Your instructor will work with your child to help fine-tune his or her aquatic experience to assist with building efficiency, which will result in self-confidence. This is especially important if your child has not been able to practice any appropriate aquatic skill between seasons.
How do the kids react during the first few lessons?
Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease. It is not unlike the first time you tried a new exercise class or were asked to perform a task at work that you’d never done before: the first time you try a new task it is always challenging, until you get the hang of it. It is the same for your young child. Your child is learning to perform a skill that he/she’s never done before.
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