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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Swim Lessons
I know this topic has been exhausted, but I tried searching and didn't find anything....I want to put my (almost) 4 year old back in swim lessons. He did Saf-T-Swim in Bellmore for almost 2 years until I pulled him out a couple of months ago and still can't swim. I hate it there. There is no YMCA near me (Merrick). Is there any place someone can recommend that is good? TIA!
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We have been at saf-t-swim in Bellmore for a year as well and he's also not swimming yet. I have heard awesome things about the swim lessons at World Gym in Wantagh. I heard it costs a little more than Saf-t-swim but heard it was worth it. I called last year and they don't start until 3 yrs old and he was only turning two, that's why we didn't go there. They use the Red Cross program, I'm pretty sure that's what the YMCA uses as well. I called the director last year to discuss the program and she said they only do one on one and they aren't packed into the pool with 20 other lessons going on at the same time like at saf-t-swim which I can't stand. I hate how they have so many lessons and the instructors and the kids bump into each other all the time. Also, the older kids swimming laps, the instructors aren't really showing them or teaching them, they don't pay attention to the kid or their form while they try and swim laps but instead talk to the other instructors which are all pretty young so they talk to each other during the lessons and have young people events like lacrosse season and what not so a lot of times you need to switch instructors after you finally find someone you like because their schedule changed. I heard world gym doesn't hire the young kids for those two reasons.
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There was a listing in Newsday the other day:
Hofstra University Saturday Classes for Young People/jrs Arts and Entertainment, Music, Theater Hempstead Turnpike HempsteadHofstra University offers swimming lessons for kids in levels beginner to advanced with prices starting at $190. It also has a Junior Swim Club for $235.
Long Island Swim School/jrs Children's classes, Swimming 750 F. Stewart Ave. Garden CityWith a small group environment, kids ages 2-10 can learn safety skills, swimming strokes and dog paddling. Prices start at $45 for 30-minute classes.
Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center/jrs Senior center, Religious institution 45 Manetto Hill Rd. PlainviewThis Red Cross provider offers swimming classes and lessons for kids of all ages and levels. You'll also find an Aquababies class for infants ages 5-12 months and Aquatots for ages 1-4. Price: $150 for members, $200 for nonmembers.
Nassau County Aquatic Center/jrs Health club, Personal training, Indoor pool Eisenhower County Park East MeadowThe Aquatic Center provides 10-week long sessions during the fall, winter and spring featuring swim safety, breathing exercises and stroke techniques. Price: $5, residents with a Leisure Pass; $15 without. Classes start at $52 for eight classes and $65 for 10 classes.
Swim and Scuba/jrs Dive club, Diving 490 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville CentreWith classes ranging from water aerobics to prepping for becoming part of a swim team, this school offers both group and private lessons for children and adults. Baby & Me classes cost $150; prices for other services start at $225.
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Serendipity
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Wow so see you disliked safe t swim in Bellmore too. I don't know I just wasn't wowed by it either. I hate how crowded the pool is.
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NYSC in Hicksville. My son is almost 5 and can jump off the diving board and make it to the wall. He does get tired, and if he wasn't so curious about what others were doing, he would be great! I highly recommend Stephanie there. ALSO, NYSC in Hicksville is not Saf T Swim but the one in East Meadow is. Just a FYI!
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Thanks for the info guys!!
and i hated Sat-T-Swim for the same reasons.
1. the instructors talk to each other more than they pay attention to my kid
2. the quality of education they gave was something I could have done if i had a pool
3. it was so crowded DS kept watching everyone else
4. they changed instructors so often and my son doesn't warm up to people easily
5. one instructor they stuck him with yelled and SHOOK him in the pool because she couldn't get him to stop crying. When i went in there to confront her shes like...well he was pulling on my bathing suit. i could have drowned her.
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Posted by Jacksmommy
NYSC in Hicksville. My son is almost 5 and can jump off the diving board and make it to the wall. He does get tired, and if he wasn't so curious about what others were doing, he would be great! I highly recommend Stephanie there. ALSO, NYSC in Hicksville is not Saf T Swim but the one in East Meadow is. Just a FYI!
i listened to you on the pre-school...so i know you have good taste 
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5. one instructor they stuck him with yelled and SHOOK him in the pool because she couldn't get him to stop crying. When i went in there to confront her shes like...well he was pulling on my bathing suit. i could have drowned her.
I want a name!!!!! No one does that to my man!!! 
My jaw literally dropped reading this!!!
I would have been arrested.
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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JACKIE!!! i lost my shit on the management (if you want to call them management). they gave me a free lesson which i never used and they noted never to let her teach ian again. i said not only that i don't even want her in the pool the same time as him!! and i didnt imagine it. all the parents in the room saw it and it was like everyone got quiet at the same time. my blood boiled!!! when i got ian out of the pool he calmed down and was like...i dont like her mommy, she yelled at me. she is lucky i let her live.
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Serendipity
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Posted by IansMommy23
JACKIE!!! i lost my shit on the management (if you want to call them management). they gave me a free lesson which i never used and they noted never to let her teach ian again. i said not only that i don't even want her in the pool the same time as him!! and i didnt imagine it. all the parents in the room saw it and it was like everyone got quiet at the same time. my blood boiled!!! when i got ian out of the pool he calmed down and was like...i dont like her mommy, she yelled at me. she is lucky i let her live.
PLEASE FM who this instructor was!
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Posted by IansMommy23
JACKIE!!! i lost my shit on the management (if you want to call them management). they gave me a free lesson which i never used and they noted never to let her teach ian again. i said not only that i don't even want her in the pool the same time as him!! and i didnt imagine it. all the parents in the room saw it and it was like everyone got quiet at the same time. my blood boiled!!! when i got ian out of the pool he calmed down and was like...i dont like her mommy, she yelled at me. she is lucky i let her live.
PLEASE FM who this instructor was!
her name is Jackie. i think she was new to Bellmore and came from another location.
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Posted by IansMommy23
JACKIE!!! i lost my shit on the management (if you want to call them management). they gave me a free lesson which i never used and they noted never to let her teach ian again. i said not only that i don't even want her in the pool the same time as him!! and i didnt imagine it. all the parents in the room saw it and it was like everyone got quiet at the same time. my blood boiled!!! when i got ian out of the pool he calmed down and was like...i dont like her mommy, she yelled at me. she is lucky i let her live.
UNREAL!!!! Good for you!!!!
No joke - DH and I were thinking about putting Shaun into SafTSwim....but they have officially lost our business bc of this thread  I actually bookmarked it for then suggestions you received.
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Posted by IansMommy23
JACKIE!!! i lost my shit on the management (if you want to call them management). they gave me a free lesson which i never used and they noted never to let her teach ian again. i said not only that i don't even want her in the pool the same time as him!! and i didnt imagine it. all the parents in the room saw it and it was like everyone got quiet at the same time. my blood boiled!!! when i got ian out of the pool he calmed down and was like...i dont like her mommy, she yelled at me. she is lucky i let her live.
UNREAL!!!! Good for you!!!!
No joke - DH and I were thinking about putting Shaun into SafTSwim....but they have officially lost our business bc of this thread I actually bookmarked it for then suggestions you received.
yeah i would not recommend them. but then my nephew still goes there and he actually has a good teacher and he's improving. i guess it's hit or miss, but with the ages of the teachers the turn around is horrible. one teacher had to take off for a month to study for exams.
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ToH offers free swimming lessons to 4and 5 yr olds thru the town pools. It uses the red cross method of training, i plan on enrolling DS next summer. Its a first cone first seve basis.
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Posted by waiting4ablessing
ToH offers free swimming lessons to 4and 5 yr olds thru the town pools. It uses the red cross method of training, i plan on enrolling DS next summer. Its a first cone first seve basis.
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DS did level 1 and 2 here. The lifeguards teach the classes and the classes were big but you get what you pay for and it was very convenient for me. I am going to try and get him in for the next session now that he is a better swimmer.
He just finished a set of 6 lessons @ safeTswim in Bellmore and he loved it and did great. He needed the one on one to really learn BUT he is 9yo and he clicked with his instructor.
Personally I would not put a toddler or young child in lessons there because of the crowding and I don't like that the child can't see their parent. I feel so bad when I see a little guy crying the entire lesson scared of the water, in a strangers arms, who are all these people, where is my Mommy UGH I just don't see how a little guy is going to learn anything.
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MommaG
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Swim Lessons
I don't know if it's too far for you but we go to NYSC at the outlets in Deer Park. Very happy with them and my DS has learned so much there.
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Posted by MommaG
I don't know if it's too far for you but we go to NYSC at the outlets in Deer Park. Very happy with them and my DS has learned so much there.
Same here
I've had my moments of "Should we take a break", but, after yesterdays lesson, we are definitely continuing.
Very happy there and I really like DS' instructor. All the instructors seem to be great! They let you schedule makeups when needed too, which is great and helpful so your child is not missing anything.
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I am so surprised! Carlie has been at bellmore since 1 years old and can swim the length of the pool, do back floats and now learning the back stroke!
I def think it is the instructor though, I have kept her with the same instructor the entire time (and even signed up our new baby in Jan with him)
I WOULD NEVER STAND WHAT HAPPENED WITH IAN THOUGH! OMG!
I can't recommend anywhere else but I was so surprised to read this about Bellmore 
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We just started a the jcc and are happy..I know friends who's 2 year olds are jumping in and swimming a bit...
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