Swim Lessons

Ava started "Daddy & Me" (starfish class) swim lessons July 5th. The lessons were Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. It was a good opportunity for Ava and Rich to spend time together and for me to have a little break. I did go to a few lessons to watch and take some pictures. On the last day I even got in and we had a family lesson.

The lessons were in the evening, so Ava was usually a little tired. At first she didn't really care about the pool and clung to her daddy. By the last lesson she was getting in by herself and a little more relaxed.

Ava didn't learn to swim, but this is just the beginning. This class helps infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water. Ava learned to ask for permission to get in the pool and practiced pulling herself out. She was encouraged to blow bubbles in the water, but she didn't want to do it. She also didn't want to kick her legs or use her arms. Instead she enjoyed playing with the pool toys and having her dad cruise her around the pool. Ava especially liked the elephant water can and the soaker balls. Even if Ava didn't master all of the beginner skills it was worth it and she will continue to take lessons each summer.

First Swim Lesson

After a few lessonsAva liked giving HI-5's to her little friend Katie
Ava practicing getting out of the pool At the end of class they played a fun game.

This night it was the hockey pokey. Last Swim Class