Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
My almost two-year-old is crying and throwing a fit because she does not want to participate in the skill we are currently working on. She hates floating on her back but I continue to work with her on it because I know it is important. I worry because I have had others say to me, “she doesn’t like that” and “why are you making her do that she clearly hates swimming”.
The secret is out…I am in your boat. I teach over a hundred babies a week in various different classes. I can get them to float, swim, calm down and work on the skills we assign them. I see the parents, worried they are being judged for struggling, and I want to assure you that we are all in this together.
My almost two-year old does not hate to swim. In fact, she loves swimming so much she can swim almost fifteen feet to me in the pool. She wants to do everything her own way (it is the age of independence) and I just reinforce that we are doing what the class is doing.
My five-year-old spent last summer crying anytime I said the word “under.” Her fear was so great I thought she would never love swimming as much as I do. Her baby sister, then 6-9 months old, was swimming more than she was. When we first opened in January, I put her in lessons and had my doubts after seeing the fits she threw.
The first few lessons she was timid and a little scared but we kept at it and I reiterated to her that we were coming back every week to make her safe. I see stories constantly about kids who wander into backyard pools or are reaching for a toy and the outcome is devastating. My goal for her was to be comfortable and able to get out of the pool if she ever fell in.
Where is that crying child these days you may ask? She is now in an advanced class learning side breathing and she has become the master of backstroke. She is my little mermaid and I am so proud of her progress and how brave she has become.
You are a step ahead of most in the fact that you have your kid in swimming lessons. Every child can learn but they all learn in different ways. Here at JMSS we take a child-centered approach and work on all skills in a loving and calm manner. We want our swimmers to love the water whether it is in the pool or in the bath at home.
A lot of parents tell me weekly that just being in lessons has made bath time so much more enjoyable for everyone. We have had a few kids fall into pools and recover back to the wall on their own. They are building social skills and developmental milestones are being met in every class. I have had some kids start with me at 3 months old and are now doing amazing things in their weekly classes.
My favorite part of this job: watching kids grow in their love of swimming and becoming water comfortable. We often quote the Griffith University Study on how kids who have an early and consistent water experience before the age of three are developmentally, socially, cognitively and emotionally ahead of their peers.
What advice can I give to those who feel like their kid is struggling? Keep at it! Just Keep Swimming. We, as parents, will set the tone for our kids success in all things. Working with them in class and at home is key to getting them swimming and ready for the next step.
Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
Getting babies in the water early and often is an important part of swimming. They can gain comfort, increase breath control, practice floating independently, and learn basic water safety skills all with you by their side. A great way for parents and children to bond, our group baby classes make swimming with your little one fun!
Level Skills:
Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
Getting babies in the water early and often is an important part of swimming. They can gain comfort, increase breath control, practice floating independently, and learn basic water safety skills all with you by their side. A great way for parents and children to bond, our group baby classes make swimming with your little one fun!
Level Skills:
Cost: $130/month
This is a semi-private swim class where the students will focus on being independent in the water while learning basic safety skills on their own. Beginning swimming techniques, as well as back floating and rollovers, will be taught.
Cost: $130/month
Getting babies in the water early and often is an important part of swimming. They can gain comfort, increase breath control, practice floating independently, and learn basic water safety skills all with you by their side. A great way for parents and children to bond, our group baby classes make swimming with your little one fun!
Cost: $90/month
This is a group swim lesson for beginners who are three to four years of age. The primary focus of this swim class is comfort in the water with respect for water safety.
Cost: $90/month
This group swim lesson is for intermediate level swimmers who are three to four years of age and feel comfortable under the water. The focus of this swim class is to streamline, review comfort and water safety, build confidence and endurance in the freestyle and backstroke, doggie digs, and breath control for rollover breathing.
Seahorse 1
Cost: $90/month
3 to 5 year old group lesson that focuses on fundamental freestyle and build on safety skills.
Cost: $90/month
3-5 year-old advanced group lesson for those who have mastered rollover breathing and fundamental side breathing. Will focus on perfecting freestyle and Olympic backstroke.
Cost: $90/month
For students who have little or no exposure to the water – gradually adapt to submersion, floating and recovery
Cost: $90/month
Introduction to freestyle breathing and arm stroke, streamline kicking and elementary backstroke.
Cost: $90/month
Freestyle side breathing and arm stroked – develop the kick front and back – introduce circle swimming.
Cost: $90/month
Backstroke technique with attention to body position – arm stroke and streamline kicking – increase freestyle endurance.
Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
The breaststroke kick and arms come together for a smooth, efficient stroke – safety and swimming endurance increases.
Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
Butterfly arms with dolphin kick to provide an efficient Butterfly stroke – Freestyle and Backstroke refinements.
Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
Stroke technique improvements on each competitive stroke plus turns and push-offs – endurance continues to build.
Cost: $350/month
SUMMER SEASON
MAY 29 – JULY 9, 2018
Coaches work from the deck and in the water with the swimmers Competitive Swim Team
Get more info on our USA Swim Team page.
Cost: $90/month
Introduction to freestyle breathing and arm stroke, streamline kicking and elementary backstroke.
Kicking & Breathing Basics
Beginning Breaststroke