What is the optimal age to begin lessons?

Here at Farnsworth Swim School, we recommend that children begin their swim lessons as soon as possible! We teach students as young as 12 months old, and we have found that the earlier a student begins, the less fearful and more comfortable in the water they tend to become.

When children begin lessons at a very young age, they become naturally less fearful about the water.

• Toddlers tend to be more upset about being away from their parents than worrying about the water, and this type of fear is much easier to overcome.
• Once they have formed a bond of trust with their instructor, they are able to have fun and learn to love the water.

Even though many toddlers may not be able to swim on their own during their first summer of lessons, this time is very valuable to their swimming skills and is not wasted!

• Every day spent in the pool forms muscle memory, builds confidence, and brings them closer to water safety. They internalize all of the skills they’re learning, and build on them from one day (and one summer) to the next.
• Our philosophy at FSS is to empower our students so that we can transform their relationship with water from fear to joy to mastery. The earlier that you enroll your child in lessons, the more you are empowering them to love the water & become water safe!
• The more, you as parents can get out of your own way and trust us as the experts and stay calm, the more empowered your children will be in the water. We are celebrating 41 years of successfully being in business since 1980! We’ve seen hesitant parents that don’t trust our program because they are fearful and want to control the situation, and as a result, they project this fear onto their children, which hinders their progress. Your children are a reflection of you, so the more excited, calm, and supportive you are about them starting swimming lessons, the more excited they will be!

If you’ve waited until your child is older to start lessons, don’t worry! The amazing part about swimming is that you can learn at any age.

• We teach many adults that have never taken lessons, so it is never too late!
• Though it may take a little longer for older children to learn, once they overcome any hesitations they may have, they tend to learn very quickly.

Whether your child just learned to walk or just started kindergarten, it is never too early or late to begin lessons because no time in the water is wasted!

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