How many lessons will it take to learn to swim?
This is a difficult question to answer. It will depend on the child’s desire, attitude and confidence. Some kids take to the water and pick things up very quickly. Others are very hesitant but with patience will learn the same skills in a slightly longer period of time. The most important thing to remember is to never compare your child’s progress to another child’s progress. All kids are different and we need to let them learn at their comfort level. It also depends on how you define “learn to swim”. If you are looking for your child to learn competitive swim technique it will certainly take longer than simply getting them to the point where they can jump in and swim safely to the side. Our typical student is with us for anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
