A little something else to read if this is the first swimming lesson experience for your child:

It is very normal and most likely that they will cry. This is only because they are used to swimming with family or, if they are young, they maybe have not been away from you before. After 2 or 3 days  of lessons they will stop crying once they have gotten to know us. Susie has been doing this for over 30 years with her mother Ann,and they've never advertised. It's all been word of mouth.So please just put your trust in them and their staff.

Here are a few things that you can do in your pools and tubs to get them ready before their lessons:

Pour the water on their heads in the tub. Know that you are not hurting them by doing this. In fact,you are helping them. Yes, there might be some yelling and temper tantrums, but as  I'm sure you're aware, drowning is a horribly silent thing. Let them see you pour water on your head. Also let them see you going under water! You are helping them by doing this because if they were to fall into a pool and had never had water on their faces, they will panic, more than likely freeze up and not try to help themselves. If you let them think that water on their heads is something to be afraid of you are hindering and lessening their chances of survival, not helping them at all.

Try not to use water wings and such (only life vests on the boat). Water wings, etc., can do two things. They can give a false sense of security and a child may jump into a pool without them on, thinking they can swim. Also, if they were to fall into a pool without them, they may not try to get out because they are in such a panic, only thinking about that they do not have the water wings on.This also applies to goggles.It is okay to let them wear goggles and masks as long as they understand that it is alright to open their eyes under water without them. You do not want them to fall in and shut their eyes and not know where the side is.This is just as dangerous as not knowing how to swim! Hopefully by doing these things you will help them to learn to swim faster! Remember there is water every where in South Florida!

Language

  For those parents wondering about Spanish speaking kids. We teach many children, from all over, who speak and understand languages other than English.All the kids do great. We do a lot of demonstrating to show the kids what to do.They also learn by watching the other kids in their class.

  We haven't had a problem yet and we've been doing this here in Miami for many years.

Swimming is a universal language!