SUGGESTED SWIMMING PRODUCTS

Quality Swim Goggles will cost $10-15 these days. Many larger sporting goods stores will sell them. DO NOT use cheap leaky brands found in drug store isles. These are counter productive. Use the below online link to SwimOutlet.com for quality goggles like Speedo brand for kids, and many other quality swim aids and swim suits etc for the whole family we’ve found to be usually the lowest price on the net.

Before Swim Lesson Age: No to floaties/swim rings, YES to Split Water Back Floats

The Split Water Back Float is designed to hold the swimmer in the correct position in water so the arms can be given more freedom than water wings or a life vest. The float is made with 4 pieces of foam, and the pieces can be removed as the child progresses in swimming ability. The float is made with closed cell foam, and is latex free. The belt is adjustable up to 42 inches and the floats measure 7″³ x 8″³ x 3″³.
$10.50 each Order from Sprint Aquatics:
https://www.sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=620

Why not Floaties/Swim Rings?

These devices actually retard a child’s progress for proper swimming. Though parents use these with good intentions, the problem lies in the fact that floaties are designed to keep the child vertical in the water, and a bent leg kick is then developed to navigate around the pool. When floaties are taken off, the child instinctively tries to kick the same way, and this kick forces her down under water and even greater fear sets in. Children who’ve not used floaties tend to learn about two to three times faster than the floaties kids. Not surprisingly this disclaimer is never found on the carton of floaties at the store.

Dive Rings

Dive rings can help improve breath endurance, and promote better underwater swimming skills. The rings are made from durable and dense vinyl, with a weight to make them sink. They come in a set of 4, usually for under $10.

Happy Swimmers Staff T-shirt

If you’d like one, ask our office. Approximate price
$15 plus shipping.

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Testimonials

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Hi Peggy,
Yumi and Jere were wonderful lifeguards when they guarded our end of year pool party on Wednesday June 11 from 11-2. They were in touch with me, were on time and prepared, and were very responsible and knowledgeable. I was so happy to be able to put two adults in charge of our fourth grade class party.
Based on my experience with Yumi Temple and her cohort Jere, I would highly recommend Happy Swimmers.
Thank you for a wonderful experience. So happy we used your business.

- Michelle Battelle

Hi Jenn.. wow today was really scary. I had to use my first aid skills on my mom! We work at the same preschool & she had an allergic reaction & went into shock! I did everything I remembered until the paramedics came.. I really can’t thank you enough for teaching me everything I needed to know!

- Pierce College lifeguard student may 2014

Everything about my experience with Happy Swimmers has been amazing! From the scheduling to the fantastic teacher they sent for my 5 and 6 year old. The instructor, Emma, had to contend with 2 very different personalities along with 2 different levels of swimming experience. She was more than equipped to deal with that and gave each child unparalleled support, encouragement and instruction. I highly recommend this service to all parents that want to give their child a great experience in being water safe!

- Lana W, Burbank, CA

We have three kids ages 7, 4, and 2 & 1/2. This was our second year having Happy Swimmers, with instructor Trisha Commons, come teach our kids (the two oldest) to swim. I tried another company the year before I tried Happy Swimmers and although the kids learned swim safety, they were bored and did not learn how to enjoy the pool. Trisha got our son, who did not really like swimming, having fun and by the end of last year could swim the entire length of the pool on his own.

Trisha is great with the kids and is flexible in her teaching style to work with different personalities. She is able to get the kids confident in their abilities and teaches them how to swim, but also teaches them how to have fun! I will definitely be asking Happy Swimmers and Trisha to teach the kids again next year.

- Kim W, Coto De Caza, CA

I have a toddler and a pool and wanted to make sure my son learned water safety. After taking some group classes last summer, I knew I wanted more one-on-one attention at our home. This summer I reviewed several in-home companies and was impressed with Happy Swimmers approach of water safety.

Trish worked with my stubborn 2-yr old 2-3 times a week. Within the first lesson he knew how to climb out of the pool and to ask permission before getting in. Although our goal was to get him water comfortable more than “swimming”, he indeed learned to swim within a few weeks. We extended our lessons and really appreciated Trish’s approach. We will sign up again next summer. Many of our friends with children happened to be present on several lessons and I expect they will also sign up next summer as well.

- Rebecca M, San Fernando, CA

Hired a happy swimmers for private life guard for a party for over 200 people at my house. The lifeguard was great. She called to confirm before, came on time, and stayed later then we originally signed up because the party went over. She also showed up on time despite there being a black out that because of storms the day before. I highly recommend Happy Swimmers.

- Tiffany B, Leesburg, VA