Where to get swimming lessons?

Zelda · 01-09-2012, 04:21 PM

One of my kids can not swim. I have taught two of my kids to swim, but the other one still can't do it. Where is the best place to take a child like this to learn to swim?

SpencerT · 01-09-2012, 05:35 PM

Are you talking about just being able to just stay in water over their head or to actually swim like competition type? I don't see why you couldn't just try to teach your other child as well. I learned from my mother how to stay floating and doggy paddle. It's very simple to teach.

Pathfinder1 · 01-09-2012, 05:51 PM

Hi...

Not every person learns the same thing in the same amount of time. Does child #3 even like the water? Do you have a floatation device for same that is boyancy neutral? If something almost...or just...keeps you afloat, might it not make for an easier learning experience, and also help lessen any learning fears (if they exist)?

If all else doesn't work, might you try a professional swim instructor?

As a kid, I was in the water every chance I got...swimming pools, ponds, etc., and I couldn't even swim...!!

But I finally taught myself to dog paddde...and viola...I was a swimmer...!!

Grandpa · 01-09-2012, 05:56 PM

Check any local swimming pool or YMCA. The Red Cross has swimming lessons very reasonable at most pools. The program takes kids from non swimmer through lifesaving and then instructer. So young people are actually trained to do the teaching. At least they did for me when I was a kid and also when my kids came along.

Geezer · 01-09-2012, 07:28 PM

Almost every YMCA with a pool offers swimming lessons for children and adults. The child can stay in the same class for as long as they need to so they can really get the basic skills down.

KeikoOka · 01-10-2012, 11:41 AM

They YMCA is great. They have well-trained professionals who always put safety first. If you try to teach your child and fail, do not feel bad. Just enroll them in lessons there. I much prefer the YMCA over our local pools instructors.

SunnyDay · 01-11-2012, 09:04 AM

If you learn at the YMCA they not only teach you how to swim, they also will teach basic water safety such as how to survive in the event of a capsized boat.

Zelda · 01-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Yeah, I did try to teach him. He has Asperger's syndrome and there are some things that seem to allude him. He is 10 and still has trouble tying his shoes. So I wonder if that plays a role in it. Also, he seems to sink. I know that sounds strange but it is true.

Ilovelife · 01-12-2012, 02:50 PM

Ohh, I don't have kids with autism, but I am familiar with it. It is very common to have cognitive issues. It is not out of the ordinarity to get professional help. Make sure to explain it to the people at the YMCA. They have a lot of work with kids like that.

Tristan · 02-23-2012, 09:42 PM

Make sure you get an instructor who is very patient. Every child has to proceed at his or her own pace. It can turn off someone from being in the water if they feel pressured to put their head under water, or do anything else too soon. I speak from experience having sat in on many swimming lessons.