Top 5 Reasons to Learn to Swim Today
1. We are surrounded by water.
Swimming brings many benefits, such as feeling safe near water, and increasing confidence when trying water related activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing and water skiing.
2. Swimming will allow your child to experience a sence of accomplishment, pride and self-esteem.
As children progress from assisted skills to swimming by themselves they will feel more confident. Nationally recognized Red Cross awards for level completion allow progress to be tracked. Progression leads to confidence and shows how far students have come.
3. You are never too old to learn how to swim.
If you didn't have swimming lessons as a child, we offer adult lessons. From beginner lessons to stroke correction, our experienced instructors can help you to swim better or learn for the first time. It is never to late to learn a new skill.
4. Water skills are invaluable and can be learned at a very early age.
Atlantis School of Swim Inc. offers parent & tot lessons to children as young as 6 months old. These classes enable children to get used to the water and build their confidence before embarking on lessons on their own. By 3 years of age some students will be ready to transition into unparented classes. It is important that your child feels comfortable with the environment and the swimming instructor. Our smaller group clasess, semi-private or private lessons will aloow for quicker progress, higher comfort levels and more individual attention.
5. Swimming provides many health benefits including a low impact cardio vasculas workout.
Swimming can be used as part of a rehabilitation program, or a fitness program. Swimming lessons are also eligible for write-off in accordance with the Canadian Fitness Tax Credit.
Swimming lessons can provide you and your child with new found confidence and skills which could save a life and will last a lifetime! Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise, is great fun and a rewarding hobby!