This summer we did swimming lessons for the first time. Before her lessons, Addison was great at doggy paddling, but I felt like it was time to get her some proper lessons. The lessons were in Aberdeen. The swim instructor has a big pool in her backyard where she teaches private lessons. The lessons only lasted a week (5 days). I was skeptical that an hour a day for 5 days wasn't enough time to really learn much, but I was pleasantly surprised. By the last day, Addison swam the length of the pool with her face in the water. She got pretty good at the back stroke as well. 
Eden mostly learned how to not be afraid to put her face in the water as she swam. She also learned breathing skills.
While Addy was working with the instructor, Eden liked to "snorkel".
How fun! That is so awesome that you guys had the pool to yourself the other night. It's crazy how much they can learn in just a few lessons. It probably helped that they were private lessons. I will have to check into that for next year.
ReplyDeleteOne hour lessons are pretty long, especially private lessons. Our kids' lessons were 30 min for 8 days. Glad they had fun and did great!
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