Cost: $90/month for one 30-minute class/week
Summer is fast approaching and parents are realizing it may be time for kids to learn to swim. You research the best swim facilities, take a tour, buy a new swimsuit and goggles, and the anticipation has gotten to both you and your kiddo. The first lesson has arrived and it is time to begin but something may not be how you expected it.
Many children, both young and old, cannot wait to get into the water and start a fun new chapter. However, some kids start their first lessons in a state of dismay, which can lead to you as a parent feeling disappointed. We at the Jim Montgomery Swim School are here to help!
Starting swim lessons is an exciting time and a big milestone for all of our swimmers at JMSS. We know that an early and consistent water experience is beneficial to not only the child but the parents as well. Swimming is an important skill as it not only keeps your kiddo safe but can help them make strides physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. It is truly important to stick with it and trust the process with help and guidance along the way.
That being said, is it always an easy process? Absolutely not! When my oldest daughter started learning to swim at the age of 3, it seemed like a small nightmare. She loved to go swimming as long as I would hold her, but she had anxiety even thinking of me not being right there with her. I will never forget the summer I decided she was going to learn and I thought “I love to swim so she will too!” Well I was right; eventually she did learn to love swimming but it took time and loads of patience.
Her first few times in swim lessons she screamed at the top of her lungs if she even thought she was going under the water. It was a noise I did not know a three year old could make! Her coach was patient but I was not; I wanted to see her take the plunge and start to swim on her own. Over time, with lots of consistent practice she started to enjoy her lessons and going under water. She became confident in all of her skills and has advanced from Flounder all the way to Swordfish 2 in the “big pool”.
Time and consistency are two big factors in teaching kids to swim. Watching your kiddo in class when they are not comfortable can be hard and we have been right where you are. Our program is child-centered and focuses on each one as an individual. Every student works on the same skills but at their own pace. Putting kids in swim lessons early and regularly and trusting the process is key to their success.
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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