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Offering infant & toddler survival swim lessons in hernando county, fl
Empower your children by giving them the gift to self rescue in the water!
Survival swim lessons with ms. dana
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Swim lessons with Ms. Dana are focused on teaching your child how to be safe in and near the water. The priority is to teach safe, age appropriate, swimming practices and to avoid the reliance on artificial flotation devices (with the exception of a USCG approved life vest for open/unpredictable water.) Toys and games are often offered to help your child with engagement but the lesson will remain focused on skill building and practice. While I love to see smiles and hear laughing from each child that I work with, the honest answer is that some children will be emotional at times, and that's okay! I will do my best to work through the big feelings and at the end of your child's session, they will amaze you with their ability to self-rescue in the water!
Please feel free to reach out to set an appointment to see the pool area and for a meet & greet!
Lessons are for children ages 6 months - 6 years old.
LESSON DETAILS
Lessons are provided on a 1:1 basis, allowing the best opportunity to tailor lessons and learning paths specific to each individual child. Children will learn how to self rescue in the water.
Lessons are scheduled in 10 minute time blocks, Monday-Thursday.
Specific lesson time will be determined at the instructor's discretion based on child's emotional and developmental readiness.
Sessions are scheduled for 7 weeks for new swimmers or floaters. 3-4 week sessions are recommended as refresher sessions for students who already have completed a full session with me. Refresher lessons are recommended every 2-3 months if your child doesn't frequently practice or if they have grown significantly. Maintenance lessons may also be recommended to help build your child's confidence and practice in the water.
Individual results vary so the number of lessons recommended for your child will be based on what they need in order to be safe in the water.
Attendance is key to the child's success. When signing up, know that you are committing to the session that you sign up for. Any absences that are not due to instructor cancellation (i.e. weather and/or personal reasons) will not be prorated.
Swim lessons are not a "one and done" kind of thing. As your child grows, their body rapidly changes and their developmental milestones can greatly impact their experience and skill level in the water. Self rescue skills are an investment and an opportunity to empower your children to be better prepared incase of a water emergency. It's incredible to see how their skills grow with them! It takes consistency and practice to build and maintain muscle memory <3
LESSON GOALS:
Safety will be the priority of each lesson. Each child's age and developmental readiness will be assessed while lesson planning.
Children who are 6 months-18months old will learn how to independently roll to their back and gain air security in a floating position.
Children 2 years and up will likely be ready to learn how to swim with their face in the water, with proper body posture and head orientation, and then roll to their back and float for air before flipping back over to swim again.
Once fully skilled, your child will be given the opportunity to practice their skills while wearing different types of clothing to ensure that they are the best prepared for a water emergency.
Parents will be offered an opportunity to get in the pool and learn how to work with their child during certain swim milestones and/or once the child is fully skilled. This is totally optional, but highly recommended as it helps your child to be more successful outside of lessons.
Each individual lesson will be conducted in a gentle, and safe manner.
More detailed guidance for safety will be provided at scheduling.
LESSON LOCATION:
Lessons are located at my private residence located on Carolina Dove Rd. in Weeki Wachee, just north of Centralia Rd.
Exact address is provided at sign up.
Pool is heated and located indoors.
COST:
Annual Registration Fee/Medical History Review: $40 (Due at time of sign up.
A link will be sent out to complete the registration process 3-4 weeks before your start date.)
A non-refundable deposit of $88 is required at the time of sign up, that will hold the spot for your child, and also be applied to week one tuition. Weekly tuition is $88 and is due the Friday before for the following week. Payments will be made through scheduler via Square or in cash.
15% discount for first responder and military families.
10% sibling discount
OPEN to discussion of bartering services <3
I never want finances to be the reason your child isn't safe in the water.
Scholarship opportunities may be available for families who qualify. Please inquire with me.
the pool house
Contact info
Swim with Ms. Dana
352-345-1258 Call or Text info@swimwithmsdana.com
