We are thrilled that you have chosen FINS as your swim school! FINS is a locally owned, family-run business with a big passion for teaching water safety and developing a love for swimming. By giving the gift of swim lessons to your child, you have taken an amazing step forward in the fight against the drowning statistics. Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4? Drowning is preventable. Read on and learn a bit more about what you and your baby have to look forward to while swimming with FINS!
FINS has been around for over 20 years. Throughout that time, we have taught thousands of babies to learn to swim. Our goals remain the same while our methods vary over time since we are constantly finding ways to advance our techniques while providing a safe and fun environment for you and your little one.
Read on and learn a bit more about what you and your baby have to look forward to while swimming with FINS!
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These are the foundational elements of our unique Baby FINS program.Let’s dive in and learn a little more about those words and how we use them in our Baby FINS 1 and Baby FINS 2 classes!
LOVE – You have heard it since the day your sweet baby was born. They thrive on feeling loved! Being in a pool for the first time can make anyone feel anxious, but in your arms, your baby knows they’re safe! That’s one reason it is SO important for them to be in the class with a parent or caregiver they know and trust!Don’t worry if your baby cries for the first few classes, it’s all-new; new environment, new people, new smells, and new sounds. Spend the first few classes just reassuring them that you are there and they are OK. Don’t feel the need to dive right into the skills if your baby isn’t ready. We promise you will both be enjoying every activity in the class before you know it! Rushing an anxious baby could result in taking longer to learn the skills because the fear will build instead of dissipate. Remember, we have been at this for 20 years! Trust us. If you stick with it, your baby won’t be scared forever!
BONDING – This is a subject we could go on and on about. One of the best things about our Baby FINS program is the bonding time. The extra skin to skin contact helps to strengthen your already growing bond, and also teaches your baby from an early age that you need to be with them them in the pool!
REPETITION – Babies thrive on repetition. Have you noticed they love the same book? Same toys? Same bedtime routine? Same foods? Well, the same thing goes for their swim lessons. Week after week, we will practice the same skills, using the same songs and the same class routine. Trust us, the baby is not bored! They LOVE knowing what comes next! Each child is different but every one of them will advance their skills with time. Our trained instructor is continually watching for cues from your baby to detect when they are ready to gain more skills or go a bit further! In the meantime, just settle into the routine with your baby!
Speaking of Safety, be on the lookout next week for an email where we dive deeper into FINS’ water safety techniques!
