Joshua's Swim Lessons

Joshua really took to swimming this past summer so we thought that swim lessons would be a good activity for him to keep his interest up and to burn off some of his toddler energy during the winter. 

They split the classes up by age not by ability.  I know I am a little biased but truth be told he could probably stand to be bumped up two classes.  His current class is all about feeling comfortable in the water.  This boy is well passed that.  He treads water by himself holding onto a noodle, loves being dunked, jumping in the water and jumping off the step and gliding to someone under water.  While the teacher was teaching basic hold techniques Joshua was saying, "I want to go under the water!"

During one of the lessons they got to wear life jackets.  Joshua LOVED it.  He would float on his back while Daniel pushed him way out by himself and Joshua would just laugh and laugh. 

By the last lesson Joshua was getting bored and just wanted to swim.  Even though Joshua was way ahead of what they were teaching the lessons were still good for him.  They gave him an opportunity to practice his patience and listen to his teacher.

Here are some pictures from his very first class.  

 

 

 

 

His certificate of completion.