Swim lessons

In February, once we got the "back to work with two kids" routine down, we decided to enroll Bryce in swim lessons. He hadn't had lessons since he was in the Diaper Dolphins class when he was about 9 months old, so he started out in the Level 1 class. In the Level 1 class they just cover the basics to get kids comfortable in the water. There are 4 ribbons to be earned at this level before they can advance to the next level. Achievements to be met include: 

Blows Bubbles

Participates in games & songs

Fully submerge face for 10 counts

Sit jump (submerge)

Fully submerged head

Jump off board (edge of pool) to Teacher

Propel forward using arms & legs

Retrieve object in waist deep water

Climbs out of pool alone

10 second supported back float, as he's doing below

During ribbon week (April 7th - 11th) , Bryce was awarded all 4 available ribbons for Level 1 and he was moved to the next class, Level 1 Advanced. 

 At some point during each semester, they have a Canoe and Rescue Skills week, where they learn a little about water safety and rescue.

The kids are put in life jackets and taught a few safety things, and then they get to sit in canoe.

The instructors sink and tip the canoe to help teach the kids what they should do in that situation.

After this class is completed the kids are rewarded with a ribbon!

We still have a few weeks left in the semester and at this point Bryce is able to swim on his own, though it's not the prettiest swimming but it's still swimming! I'm excited to see how he progresses in this next class level.