Baby swim?

timark99

We live out in the southeast valley and wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a place we can do swimming lessons with ds this summer? TIA!

b15chik

i went through city of phoenix last year. it was 35 bucks for 4 weeks if i remember correctly, 3 days a week. it got him used to the water and i think was worth the money. i'll likely do that class with him again this summer (just for a refresher), and then move up to the next class.

jj4ever04

I've seen tons of places around here but obviously I havn't checked into any yet. There is an Aqua tots on greenfield and southern and then anouther place (i forget the name) on val vista and guadalupe (behind Seranos)

plus i think Gilbert parks and rec offer swim classes as well

b15chik

i looked into aqua tots and it was crazy expensive (imo anyway). i think the city's classes are fine for the younger age, and i even saw the older classes and they were doing some cool stuff too

LuvNCupcakes

Do they just offer these during the week or are the weekend classes too? I am just thinking for when I will be working next spring/summer. 

b15chik

http://surpriserec.surpriseaz.com/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=25

for the city, they're all weekdays. same for phoenix also. i'm sure some of the other places have weekend classes, they were just way too expensive for me

LuvNCupcakes

Yea, that is what I was afraid of, maybe I can use these classes as another selling point for me to stay home

b15chik

if anyone's a member of the ymca i think they have pretty affordable classes too

allip504

Is there a Hubbard Swim School near you?  The offer free classed until 6 months and they are great. I have no experience with the others, but they look great.

timark99

Awesome thanks.... I hadnt even thought of ymca or city of gilbert. Hubbard is not too far of a drive so i may check thatout too! I really want the little guy to be comfortable and safe around water even though we dont have a pool.

b15chik

yeah, it's definitely a good idea to get them used to water! you should also get a little play pool for the backyard when it gets warm enough

Mrs. Destructo

We go to gold medal swim school. They're expensive but worth every penny, IMO. I see swimming not as a fun sport, but as a life skill that can and will save my childrens' lives some day.