My 3 1/2 yr old dtr needs swim lessons...2 locations of Ymca (in my area) have a program....one is twice a week for a month and the other is 4days m-th. for two weeks. Any advise on if shorter and consecutive days are better or the twice a week for a month is better...What has been your experience?
Thanks for all your input...I will be going the route of more consecutive & shorter..I let you know how it goes,,because of our summer vacations..I won't be able to start til later in the month. Thanks again ladies...You Rock.
Update - we did the lessons for two consecutive weeks and she is now swimming pretty well underwater, my husband and I reinforce the lessons by taking her swimming about 4 times a week, plus we also swam with her after each lesson was over...It's turned out pretty great and I will getting her more lessons to get her swimming even better..So worth it,,we have lots of fun in the pool now.
Check out Sharks and minnows. We have been using them for our 3 yr old 2 summers in a row and we love it.
I think the more days in a row the better- and you can decide if you want to sign up for the next consecutive back-to-back lessons with the same teacher
Shorter and consecutive worked best with my sons. They get more practice. I've done Sharks and Minnows with my sons since age 2 (now 7 & 4). Some years I'd sign up for a second session after the first 8 lessons. A good teacher will tell you whether they need to continue or they've got it.
Hello A.,
Just a suggestion, City of Oviedo Community Center has swim lessons for children with several different schedules for close in price. I believe their prices vary depending on if you are a resident of Oviedo or not. Here is there site: http://www.cityofoviedo.net/index.php?q=node/233.
Have fun,
J. W
I did the program that is 2 weeks long. Kids need constant reinforcement. Unless you are going to practice the skills everyday I would go to the 2 week long lessons. Those worked best for me! :)
