Seeking Swimminglessons for My Son

Have you tried a local YMCA or JCC? Places like that frequently have toddler or mommy-and-me swim classes at a moderate cost. I looked online and there seems to be a YMCA in Freehold, which is near you. Their website is http://www.ymcanj.org/ and I bet you can find information online or by calling them! There's also a page about their Aquatics and what kind of swimming lessons they offer: http://www.ymcanj.org/Aquatics.html Good luck! :)

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We are in Long Island and got to Saf-T-Swim. It's a chain so there might be one near you in Jersey. We like them and hopefully will continue with them for a while. Good luck and welcome to America!

Hi S., I can't say that it's common for everyone to enroll their child in swimming, but most of the women I know feel that water safety is extremely important. My son is 4 years old and has been taking swimming lessons for the past 1 1/2 years at out local YMCA. The class sizes are small (6, if you choose a group class)and they have 2 instructors in the water and 1 out of the water at all times. The classes run for 12 weeks. We don't get a certificate at the end of each class though. My son enjoys the pool and the friends he has made. They also offer 1 on 1 classes. It is fairly inexpensive too. You have to join the YMCA for a small fee, but it is good for a year and the entire family is able to use all the facilities. Good luck to you. Hope this helps.

Hi S.,

I hope you are enjoying America! My husband is from the Netherlands so we have a bit in common.

As far as swimming lessons are concerned, try your local YMCA http://www.ymca.net/maps/

Also, if you live near a community pool they may be offered there in the summer. Also some school districts offer lessons if they have a pool. So you may want to contact your own school district to see if they offer lessons.

Good luck! My niece and nephew, who are both in the Netherlands, just completed their swimming requirements. Good luck!

A.

S.,

Congratulations on the baby and coming to America. I took our daughter to swim classes at the YMCA in our area. Do a google search for YMCA in your area.

Have fun with your son.

M.

Welcome to America! I have a friend who lives in Utrecht. I would check out the local YMCA. They have great programs for kids/families/adults.

Welsome!
Look into the Y in Freehold, and I also think that American Woman Gym in Freehold offers simming lessons. Hope that helps Good luck here and with the new baby.

Check with your local school district and the local ymca, they should both be able to assist you with locating a good quality swim program

Not sure where you live in Manalapan but I would look into the YMCA in FReehold. The YMCA is called YMCA of WEstern Monmouth County. The YMCA is located off East Freehold Road. You can also try NEw York Sports Club in Marlboro. I know they do swim lessons but not sure what age they start at. Good luck.

silton swim school in manasquan ###-###-####
Try your local YMCA's

www.infantswimnj.com

Welcome to America.
Here it's not required for children to have a certificate for swimming unless one takes a job of being a lifeguard on a beach or a swimming pool. It's not even required to learn how to swim here....

I tend to think parents should teach their children to swim at a very early age. Although I do not live in N.J., I know you can get your boys swimming lessons at the local YMCA in your area. You should be able to find a phone number for them in your local phone book. Also,
check to see if your area has a local community center where they can advise you on where to go for lessons. In my community here in Up State N.Y...the local Hotels and Motels allow the locals to use their swimming pools for a small charge for the day, where a parent can teach their children how to swim...so call them too..see if any allow locals in to use their pools...if so you'll probably need to bring your own towels.

Hi S.,
If there is a YMCA in your area, they likely offer swimming lessons. Also, many gyms/fitness centers have swim lessons for kids. You might also call any local preschools, who might have recommendations for lessons in your area. Good luck!

Hi,
The YMCA in Freehold is a good spot. Not too expensive.
And the New York Sports Club ON route 9 in Morganville offers private and group lessons.
Good luck.

S.~

See if there are any YMCA's in your area. Most of them have pools and have excellent programs for children. Welcome to America! I hope you enjoy your stay here - no matter how long or short. My maternal grandparents came to America from Holland when they were teenagers. Grandma was from Freisland...and Grandpa from Gronegan. I hope I spelled them somewhat correct. My brother speaks dutch, I however do not or I would have enjoyed responding in your native tongue! Good luck!
B.

Typically, we don't have swimming schools, but rather outdoor swim clubs that are open during the Summer months. They typically open for weekends only from Memorial Day to the end of the school year. Then they open daily until Labor Day weekend. Most swim clubs offer lessons at all levels for all ages.

If you want to swim during the year, your best bet is to find a YMCA or YWCA. Here's a link to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County in Freehold, NJ. I believe that's close to you. http://www.ymcanj.org/ If they don't provide lessons, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

the YMCA in Freehold, which is right near manalapan offers swim lessons.

Hi S., I totally recomend your local ymca. i have my 3 yr old in swim classes now and he loves it and the people there are so great! good luck, B. h

Hi S.,

You could look into a Welcome Club or a Newcomers Club in your area. There you could meet many other mothers and get some good tips into swiming lessons in your neighboorhood. And some new friends for you and your son. Good luck.

Hi S....have you tried the local YMCA groups in your area? I have used their swim program in the past and it was great...my daughter at the time learned a lot more than what she already knew; now she's an excellent swimmer (she's 15 now). Also, check with the local parks department in your county. Many of those programs have swimming for children and families. Congrats on your new baby!!

S., first, welcome. There are probably a few options for swimming. I enrolled my son in swimming classes at the local YMCA for years. This was not in NJ but I do know that a lot of the YMCA organizations provide swimming lessons and they typically have great instructors. I recently moved to NJ too. My son wanted to take a break from swimming so now he is doing Karate but while checking around for swimming lessons I found out that Bally's has swimming classes and local community centers depending on the resources sometimes provide for swimming classes as well. Good luck!

Hi S.,

Welcome to America.

I live in Connecticut, but I hope this advise will help you. You may want to try contacting the YMCA in your area. Many YMCA have swimming lessons throughout the year.

Another place that my help you in the Park and Recreation Dept in Manalapn.

Many places only have swmimming lessons in the summer, so you may just need to wait a few more months.

Good luck.

Hi S.,

I am not in your area but you may want to check with your local YMCA. Also check with local schools that have pools, sometimes they offer lessons & family open swim nights. Also, check with the local Parks & Recreation departments. Good luck! I love that my kids like to swim.

S.:

Welcome. I did the ISR program with my daughter and I am totally happy I did. They are not your common swimming lessons and it is private so it is a bit more $$ but well spent and worth it. Check it out at www.infantswimnj.com My daughter's instructor was Mary Anne and she was great.

O.

Welcome to America!!! Call the YMCA, East Freehold Road, Freehold. They should have something there. If not, inquire as to where they would reccomend. Good luck and good luck with your new bundle of joy in June.

My sisters 4 kids went to Sulton Swim School (or maybe its Silton) in Manasquan.

Silton Swim School in Manasquan is excellent. It is only available in the summer, though! My youngest nephew (age 18) is a counselor there, after having gone through the program himself as a child. It is a wonderful, family oriented place and your child will learn to swim like a fish.

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If there is a local YMCA, I would check there. They always have lessons and I don't think you have to be a member.

S.,
I'm not in your area, but the local YMCA or YWCA should have lessons - they did when I was a babe! I don't know that they still give certificates though...we got patches!

Good luck!
M.

Hi S., First, welcome to America! I hope your stay here is good. You may be able to find swimming lessons at a YMCA. If you wait for the summer you could enroll your son in a pre school camp program. Most camps start advertising in March and you can see what is best for you and your son. My best, Grandma Mary

S.--- check you local YMCA for lessons. That is where all my children , now grown, learned, and in fact they all became life guards and taught lessons there when in high school and college. Also many high schools or town recreation departments have swim program for children.

Usually the YMCA will have swimming classes for all ages.
Look them up.

Try your local YMCA (stands for Young Men's Christian Association). They usually have swimming classes for young kids. If they don't take children your son's age, I'm sure they can direct you to an organization that does. Welcome to the USA!

If you can't find anything else and you are willing to make the drive, Rutgers University at New Brunswick offers swimming lessons for kids, as well as other programs open to the public.

http://www1.recreation.rutgers.edu/Content/Public_Program...

They do offer a Preschool Swim class for kids age 3 to 5.

Hi, S.. I agree with all the other recommendations to check out the local YMCA. The closest one to you is the one at 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 (phone number: 1-###-###-####). It is only about 5 miles (10-minute drive) from your town. I would be happy to discuss it further with you and I would very much like you to call me. I notice that you are from the Netherlands. I am a Mary Kay Exec Senior Sales Director and we are currently seeking Dutch people to expand our business in the Netherlands and in the Dutch community that is already in the USA. Please call me at ###-###-#### to discuss it further. It may well be a perfect situation for you as a stay-at-home mom.

Check with your local YMCA. My older son started a Mommy & Me program at 6 months old, and then started lessons when he started preschool (3 1/2). I still take him once a week. My younger son is just starting his lessons with his preschool class, too (he'll be 4 in April).

Also check with the Red Cross in your area. I know they give lessons around us (Albany NY).

Check with the local YMCA and gyms with pools. They often offer swimming lessons. Also if there is a local school that has an indoor pool they often have swim lessons available. WELCOME TO THE USA!!!! I am expecting my 3rd child in July of 2009 and am so glad that settling into a new country, house,etc is not on my to do list! God Bless! A.

Hi and welcome to the USA, I hope you enjoy your time here. You get get swimming lessons for your son at any YMCA. Enjoy, and again welcome

hi there S.- im a mother of two beautiful children, 6yr and 16mon. when my son was little(he was 2 1/2) we went to the YMCA. i dont know if you are familiar with the Y. it was a great experience it was an hr a week and it just got him used to the water, he was affraid of water getting into his face when he was small. it was very laid back and no pressure. there is different levels of swimming, at that age i went in the pool with him,and as i read you are expecting so that would be great for you as well! it was great mommy time for him too! he did it for two years (2 winter seasons), and was swimming by age 4. it was a great confidence booster for him. hes a fish now and loves the pool:) good luck and i hope this helps! :)

Hoi S.,
Welkom in Amerika. Ik ben lid van een New Resident Club in mijn omgeving en via deze club krijg ik van een hoop andere moeders veel handige tips, o.a. zwemles! Echt ideaal. Geeft niet echt antwoord op je vraag, maar wie weet kan je ook zo'n club bij jou in de buurt vinden. Ik heb er veel nieuwe mensen leren kennen en eigenlijk alleen maar buitenlanders/expats. Heel veel succes met je zoektocht naar een fatsoenlijk zwemklasje.

Groetjes J.

Try the YMCA in Freehold. They have swimming lessons there and it should only be about 5-10 minutes away from you depending on where in manalapan you live.