2brides- when did they start? I'm thinking about starting N but it feels early, like the wont actually teach him anything for another year or so He loves the water. We have a deep claw foot tub and he lays on his belly and put his face in
We did a mommy and me class at about a year (mostly just comfort in the water.) They started taking "real" lessons at 4.5y (I wish I had started about 3y - but I was lazy.) Even after 2y of lessons (well, a bit less since they took this fall off due to soccer), they still aren't strong swimmers. At all.
Gray did pass his swim test (one length of the pool without touching/grabbing the wall) last summer, but he doggie paddled and struggled. I was shocked when he passed - and it makes me nervous as hell that he is allowed in the deep end at camp (thankfully, he isn't a dare devil and is pretty aware of his limits.) Carter didn't even try - and I don't think he would/could pass yet. I remember taking swimming lessons, but I'd forgotten how long it took to be safe in the water.
Post by awkwardpenguin on Mar 15, 2013 17:38:40 GMT -5
quinny, I don't think N is too young at all, but he might do best in a mommy and me class. At that age it's all about feeling comfortable in the water. Red Cross doesn't do classes without parents until 4. I used to be a Red Cross swim instructor though, and kids who start early generally have much better survival skills (floating, turning over, treading water) when they start solo swim classes. Like 2brides said, it takes a while before actually swimming to get somewhere clicks.