Swim Lessons: Child
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Swimming Lessons
Asked by J.K. from Des Moines
on April 30, 2007
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My almost 5yr old is interested in taking swimming lessons. Where is the best place, or any place to take swim lessons. I checked with the YMCA and classes started t...
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- I have taken them both at the YMCA and at Holiday Pool and there was a WORLD of difference between the two!!! Check around to find the right one for your kids. I would...
- The Y is the best place... they offer many sessions throughout the year, with daytime and weekend availibility. So you should see when the next session starts and ...
- I know that the Ankeny Aquatic Center offers them for 3 and up but I believe sign ups were last week. They fill up quickly but you may want to call there and check.
Swimming Lessons--should I Do Them Myself?
Asked by N.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 3, 2010
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I was a swim instructor for 5 years and (obviously) want my two kids (5-1/2 and 8) to learn how to swim. However, I've heard that you can't teach your own kids to swim...
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- Give it a shot. If it is too frustrating for them, sign them up with someone else (and do it quickly before they think they don't like swimming). It is hard to teach...
- I never had lessons. I don't know why my parents didn't teach me. I vaguely remember my dad attempting it once but he got frustrated and impatient when I got scared ...
- I would say it depends on your kids. My 5 year old learns so much better from other people. But as you know swimming lessons are expensive! Why not give it a shot to t...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by J.F. from Houston
on January 20, 2007
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Need advice whether or not swimming lessons for my 8 month old is a good idea.
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- I think it's a good idea. If she likes the water, then it's a fun playtime, and even if she's afraid of it, it will help her learn to become more comfortable. With t...
- Hello my niece took swimming lessons when she was about that age, she's 3 now. My sister-in-law would highly recommend it. I think its a great idea.
- I have a 2 year old and a 8 month old and we are also doing swimming lessons. I would definitely recommend it. Of course, you would never leave leave an 8 month old (o...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on February 6, 2008
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I want to put my 3 yr old in swimming lessons, but I don't know where to go. Any suggestions?
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- I swear by Emler Swim School! We started my oldest son when he was 15 months old and it was his favorite day of the week! They have multiple locations and they offer...
- M., I can help with this one.... Metroplex Gymnastics in Allen (East Bethany just before Greenville) is where my Daughter went and they were fantastic! Jenny
- We love Emler Swim School. www.iswimemler.com It is worth the drive. All indoor, year round and extemely patient teachers.
Swim Lessons
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on April 25, 2008
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Information regarding swim lessons inside or outside pool in the Palos Heights area?
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- The Palos Health and Fitness Center in Orland Park (153rd and West Avenue) offers great classes for Moms and Tots as well as swim lessons. I've heard great things abo...
- HI I live in Palos Hills and my son is 10 months and started swim lessons about a month and a half ago. Many of the park districts in our area only have summer less...
- I cannot say enough good things about Life Time Fitness in Orland!
Swimming Lessons
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on April 7, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 year old son who is enrolled in swim lessons at the Westerville Community Center. He has been in lessons, since he was a baby and has no fear of the wa...
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- Your son is definitely old enough to be able to swim. I taught swimming lessons as a college student and, as long as the child is not grabbing the teacher in a throat...
- There is a new indoor pool in Hilliard called Aquatic Adventures. I was thinking about signing my 4 year up for swim lessons and went to their website for more inform...
- The Powell YMCA has a great swim program. My 4 year old just finished their "Pikes" class and she learned a lot. The next level is "Eels." I'd suggest with your son...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by H.H. from Norfolk
on April 14, 2008
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Hi everyone. I'm looking for good places for swimming lessons this summer. I have a 3-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter and neither of them have had lessons befor...
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- The YMCA offers wonderful swimming lessons as reasonable prices. They can start your children off with basic lessons so they become used to the water. My son has...
- I am planning on trying the VB Rec Center this summer for swimming lessons for both of my kids. I have also heard good things about the YMCA/YWCA. L. S.
- The local rec centers offer good Red Cross certified lessons, the YMCA is good and the local dive centers offer great private lessons. The sooner the better!
Swim Lessons
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on July 15, 2009
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Just curious of anyone else's experience.
I have a 5 year old boy and he has been taking swim lessons for the 2nd time. The first time he was 3 years old and it wa...
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- hi K.... my lil boy (age 5 now) taught himself how to swim when he was 4...we have a 4' pool.. i was scared to let him take off his life jacket, but he wanted to be...
- I would have him practice blowing bubbles in the bath tub, spend time practicing the hand motions of swiming out of the water like a dance to the beat of his favorite ...
- If you want your son to learn to swim for safety reasons I would look into a course like ISR (Infant Swimming Resource). It teaches self rescue for children ages 6 mo...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by J.B. from Minneapolis
on May 17, 2007
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I have been trying to find a place to take my 6 month old boy to swimming lessons.
I live in Southwest Minneapolis. I really don't want private lessons (I think priv...
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- Is there a community center by your home that you can check into? I know in IGH they have a community center and they have swimming classes for 6mo. olds. There is a...
- We go to Southdale YMCA and love it!! They have a shallow, 3 1/2 feet deep therapy pool that is warm. They do the lessons for the little guys in there so the cold doe...
- Have you tried St. Louis Park Community Education Programs? They offer lessons starting at 5 months. http://stlouispark.registryinsight.com/ittrium/servlet/visit Al...
Swim Lessons
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on June 11, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good place to take a toddler for swim lessons in the Frisco/McKinney area? Thanks!
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- I took my 18 month old daughter to McKinney High School this past week for swim lessons. It was $35 for the week, and she loved it. I heard about it through a friend...
- My 8 month old daughter is starting her swim lessons with Cindy Clark in Frisco later this month. You can get her contact information and find out more about the less...
- We started our 2 kids in SwimPlus in Plano. Both of my kids LOVE it! Today was their second lesson--my kids are age 4 and 21 months. Last summer, my oldest took 2 w...
