C.W. asks from Shawnee, KS on February 17, 2008
Swim Lessons for 3-Year Old and 16-Month Old
I am looking for a good place to take my two kiddos for swim lessons. My son is 3 and my daughter is 16mos. I know that she just needs to get familiar with the water, but I want him to have some decent lessons before we hit the pool this summer. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was going to take them to Dale's, but they are no longer around. Thanks!
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E.C. answers from Kansas City on February 18, 2008
I have taken my 3 year old daughter to the Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission for the past 3 years. The first summer she was 9 months, then about 20 months and then about 2 1/2. She has done great and this year I plan on putting her in a class w/out me for the first time and doing the parent/child class with my 11 month old son. This place has worked well for us. Good Luck!
H.I. answers from Kansas City on February 17, 2008
I took my son to St. Luke's Center for Health Enhancement. They have a swim class for babies & toddlers. After they have completed the course they get a little certificate. It is a commitment. We went every Saturday morning for about 8 weeks. It's near the plaza so you can always find an excuse to go shopping or have lunch afterward if you don't live nearby. It's a good idea to have one adult per child. My son is not scared of the water at all. They did a great job!
M.B. answers from Kansas City on February 18, 2008
My kids go to Johnson County Parks & Rec. They have lots of locations and different classes. Great instructors that are very patient!
E.S. answers from Kansas City on February 17, 2008
Hi C., I took both my boys to Lifetime Fitness. We are members, but they do open the swim lessons to non-members as well. Mrs. Ingrid was fantastic with my 3 year old.
I've also heard great things about the swim program with Blue Valley Parks and Rec. I've never taken a class but other friends have said they like it.
Cheers,
E.
B.D. answers from Kansas City on February 18, 2008
The Matt Ross Community Center (roughly 80th and Matcalf) does lessons. The pool is amazing, zero-entry with fun fountains, etc., and you could introduce your daughter to the water while your son is in his class (although I think you'd have to pay to use the pool).
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