E.N.
Dear AA,
I had three children. The first was a "water baby"...swam underwater at 4 mos. The second swam underwater around 5 and the third was swim team at 7 years of age.
Local "Y"'s have a good structured program, but I do not know at what age they start. Sometimes children do better in group lessons. It is sometimes trial and error.
If you are comfortable, I can tell you things to do and look for when you are working with your children. You can email me if you like.
In high school I learned water ballet and was on a swim team. I did SCUBA later. I still swim.
I think it is very important that children feel comfortable in the water. I have volunteered info to many parents.
Feel free to email me if you like,
E.