Most of the swim skills learned before the age of about five are about readiness. They focus on adjustment to the pool, the pool environment, and body position in the water. These skills are essential, but the real work (and fun) begins now, when your child starts to swim in earnest and with more independence
READ MOREAt three years old, the real work of learning to swim begins. In lessons at this age, your preschooler is starting to tackle the core skills of swimming. They are also beginning to learn more independently, in the pool without you or other guardians for the first time (but don’t worry, you won’t be more
READ MOREWhen is the right time to start swim lessons? This is a question many parents find themselves asking. At MIT Recreation, we believe that as early as 6 months of age is a good time to start introducing your child to the water and pool environment. For infants (18 months old and younger), this time
READ MOREAre you hesitating about letting your kid(s) take the jump into swim lessons? You may be worrying unnecessarily. Check out the following five common concerns that parents often have before starting classes, and why you don’t have to let them stand between your kids and swim lesson fun! 1. Is My Child Too Young? Children
READ MOREThis event has passed. For more MIT Recreation events, like @MITRecreation on Facebook. As the new school year begins, why not add a different type of class to your child’s fall curriculum? A class that they will be excited to dive into, like one of the many American Red Cross Courses in the MIT Recreation Youth
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