Aqua Tots Swim School

Aqua Tots Swimming Lesson Information

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Aqua Tots Swim School is a SwimAmerica learn-to-swim program now available in sunny Lakeland, Florida. I teach water safety to swimmers of all ages, specializing in ages 1 to 4, and the fearful of water. I also place a major emphasis on proper swimming technique. I offer private, one-on-one swimming lessons with children in five, 30 minute sessions, that's ONE WEEK. Please contact me at aquatots@yahoo.com for information regarding scheduling (2012 season starts March 26th, please call after January 1st to make your reservation). Trust me when I say, your child WILL swim. My experience, knowledge, and skill consistently bring results. See for yourself why SwimAmerica is the 'Nation's Leading Learn to Swim Program".

Who will be teaching my child?

What is SwimAmerica?

Classes/Locations

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Testimonies

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*There is no such thing as drown-proofing your child. There is always a risk when children are playing near or in pool. Please make it a point to never let your child play alone or out of your reach.

Who will be teaching my child?

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Diane Sherrard has 17 years of swimming, teaching, and coaching experience. She is a 4-time Olympic Trial qualifier and a 6-time NCAA All-American swimmer for the University of Florida. Diane is certified by ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association) and remains current in CPR and First Aid.

Diane is licensed and insured through ASCA SwimAmerica program. Through the SwimAmerica Framework of progression, teaching points, and advancement goals, all students are provided with the opportunity to learn. Our approach is to teach in a goal-driven, technique-oriented, safe and fun learning environment. Positive reinforcement is the main modification source used. The first emphasis is placed in safety and enjoyment of water.

Instructors
Carlee McDonald
James Turner
Sarah Swartz

Please call 863-838-5577 or email me at AquaTots@yahoo.com

Or PLEASE fill out the form/submit and I will contact you.

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What is SwimAmerica?

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SwimAmerica is the learn-to-swim program of the American Swimming Coaches Association. It teaches beginners how to swim, as well as more experienced swimmers proper technique in the four competitive strokes, the freestyle, butterfly, breast stroke, and backstroke.

The program is taught in 10 stations. Every student progresses at his/her own rate, independent from other students’ development. Safety is the main reason for learning to swim. The SwimAmerica learn-to-swim program will give your child a safe start in life!

The coaches are gentle, responsible, and they understand children. They are certified by the American Swimming Coaches Association.

The group sizes are very small. Aqua Tots Swim School operates at a ratio of one-to-one, until the need for group lessons grows. As children progress through these stations, they become well prepared to join the Lakeland Area Swimming club.

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Testimonies

2009-05-20T09:15:00.007-04:00

“My 5 year old son has had a strong fear of the water for the last couple of years. Everyone in our family has tried to teach him how to swim and he had two sessions of group swim lessons with another instructor which were not successful. One week with Ms Diane at Aquatots and he is a fish! He is really swimming and is so excited about the water. Most importantly, he is no longer afraid. Ms Diane has the patience and understanding to quickly bond with the children and really instruct them. My family refers to Ms Diane as the “Swim Whisperer” because of her unique teaching style. This program is wonderful and the results are simply amazing.” - JV

"My daughter LOVED her swim lessons and it's amazing how far she's come in just 5 days. She went from absolutely no lessons/training to swimming on her own! This program (Swim America) is exactly what I was looking for and we couldn't have been happier with the results. We are certainly going to pass your name and the website on to other families and wish you all the success in the world. We'll be back!!" - MM

"As an adult with a strong fear of the water, I was unsure this was going to work. I've tried so many other programs. Diane's calming reassurance allowed me to learn and try what she was teaching at my own pace. She was SO patient with me. By the second day I was comfortable putting my face in and even learned to float. By the end, I was swimming freestyle. I'm looking forward to swimming for fitness now. How far I've come!"-AW

"We are so happy with Ms Diane and her program! I have a 8 year old and 4 year old. I wanted both to enjoy the water like I do. Ms Diane first taught them safety essentials, then taught them Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and then Butterfly! I couldn't believe it! Why not have a college and Olympic level swimmer teaching your child?"-JR

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Rates

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Private Lessons

Aqua Tots Swim School rates start at $180 for the one week session. A session includes 5, 30-minute sessions. All lessons are private, one-on-one with the child. The 5th session includes the parent (either outside or in the water).

In-home lessons are available, however, price and availability varies depending location.

Additional siblings receive a $30 discount on their sessions.

Awards are given.

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Classes and Locations

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Times
Private Lessons
Swimming classes are offered for children 12 months and older in private settings only. Swimming lessons are one instructor and one child. Classes consist of 5, 30-minute sessions held M-F. Private, heated pool are available for conducting lessons, located in South Lakeland. In home lessons may be requested.
*Awards will be given

2012 season starts March 26th:

Private lessons slots available each week:
9am-6pm

*Schedule your private swimming session early to ensure your desired week and time for this summer.
**I have 3 additional, highly trained instructors working with me this year. They have openings between 10am-4pm as needed. They are highly trained in my program and most cases work alongside myself.

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
Infant/Toddler (12 months - 36 months), Preschoolers (3-5), School Age (6 and up)

Infant/Toddler (12 months - 36 months)

Lessons will encourage new abilities in the areas of motor development, language, emotional and social skills. Because the parent is in the water by the end of the lesson, there will be an enrichment of the parent-child relationship. Lessons will help develop confidence in the child’s ability to learn and enhance self-image in the upper part of the age span (closer to two years). They will also become acclimated to the water and learn to enjoy the sensations associated with movement in the water. In addition, infants/toddlers will learn to propel themselves to the wall/steps independently should they fall accidentally into the water.

*There is no such thing as drown-proofing your child. There is always a risk when children are playing near or in pool. Please make it a point to never let your child play alone or out of your reach.

Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)

Lessons can become very skill oriented at this age. Preschool age children can learn to propel themselves independently in the water, can learn safety skills for themselves, learn to call for help for others and they can learn basic stroke skills in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. They can learn to sustain themselves independently in the water for extended periods of time.

School Age (6 and up)

Beginners will learn water safety skills, floating on front and back, and the ability to swim to the side or stairs safely.

Advanced children will learn the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). When they pass station 8, they are ready for the swim team. [Lakeland Area Swimming]

The swimmers are able to swim all four competitive strokes for a short distance. They will work on endurance and begin lap swimming. They will also continuously improve their strokes.

What's next?

Parent Recommendations: Please make it a goal to take the information you learn in the 5th session and practice 1-2 times a week for the next 4-6 weeks. At this point, your child will be ready to learn a new set of skills and advance through the SwimAmerica stations.

Aqua Tots Swim School is designed with the goal of saving you money and time. The 5, 30-minute lessons are intense and goal-driven. During the 5th lesson, the parent is included so he/she can take these teaching techniques with them and reinforce the skills with the child in their own time. Instead of taking back-to-back weeks of lessons, which get's expensive, you use the next 4-6 weeks to 'lock in' the skills learned. At this time (4-6 weeks later), your child will be ready to learn a new set of skills and advance through the SwimAmerica stations.

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Refresher Dates and Times

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Please see Just call/email.

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Videos(click)

Pictures(click)

Testimonies

“My 5 year old son has had a strong fear of the water for the last couple of years. Everyone in our family has tried to teach him how to swim and he had two sessions of group swim lessons with another instructor which were not successful. One week with Ms Diane at Aquatots and he is a fish! He is really swimming and is so excited about the water. Most importantly, he is no longer afraid. Ms Diane has the patience and understanding to quickly bond with the children and really instruct them. My family refers to Ms Diane as the “Swim Whisperer” because of her unique teaching style. This program is wonderful and the results are simply amazing.” - JV

"My daughter LOVED her swim lessons and it's amazing how far she's come in just 5 days. She went from absolutely no lessons/training to swimming on her own! This program (Swim America) is exactly what I was looking for and we couldn't have been happier with the results. We are certainly going to pass your name and the website on to other families and wish you all the success in the world. We'll be back!!" - MM

"As an adult with a strong fear of the water, I was unsure this was going to work. I've tried so many other programs. Diane's calming reassurance allowed me to learn and try what she was teaching at my own pace. She was SO patient with me. By the second day I was comfortable putting my face in and even learned to float. By the end, I was swimming freestyle. I'm looking forward to swimming for fitness now. How far I've come!"-AW

"We are so happy with Ms Diane and her program! I have a 8 year old and 4 year old. I wanted both to enjoy the water like I do. Ms Diane first taught them safety essentials, then taught them Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and then Butterfly! I couldn't believe it! Why not have a college and Olympic level swimmer teaching your child?"-JR

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Registration

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1. Please contact Diane at aquatots@yahoo.com or call 863-838-5577 to schedule you private swimming lessons. 2012 season is filling up, please call/email to reserve your spot.

2. Please print off registration form:
click here if document fails below
Registration Form/Waiver If you still have problems please email me: aquatots@yahoo.com and I'll gladly attach it in an email.

3. Fill it out and mail it if paying by check for the confirmed amount at least one week before the lesson starts. Your check will not be deposited until the week of your lesson. Make check payable to "Aqua Tots Swim School"

Mail to: PO Box 2769

Lakeland, FL 33806

Payment Methods: PayPal, check, or cash.

*If paying by PayPal, an invoice and link will be emailed to you with instructions.

*If a confirmed reservation is canceled, a refund will be issued minus a 20% administrative fee.

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Videos

2008-08-21T13:18:00.015-04:00

Typical 21 month old:

These are actually swimming classes of an 18 month old.
Kicking

Learning to swim to steps

Learning to swim to wall and hold on.

4 year old with no swimming experience

Dive/Streamline

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Videos

2008-08-21T13:18:00.001-04:00

Watch this 16 month old (1)

Watch this 16 month old (2)

Pictures

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