You know you've landed on something good when every time you walk into a place your 3 year old exclaims "I'm SO excited!"
We started swim lessons at the new Goldfish Swim School in Roscoe Village a few weeks ago and since then I have heard that statement every week! And I can understand his excitement. With the bright, tropical design, walking into Goldfish is more like walking into a vacation than walking into a place you learn!
But learning DOES happen here! In just a few weeks I've watched my son (who loves the water, but has no real swimming experience) float on his back, blow bubbles in the water and swim a short distance with his face underwater. And he's having a ball!
Goldfish Swim School takes a skill we all need and teaches it in a fun, no-pressure way so kids of all ages and abilities are comfortable and confident in the water. At this week's swim class I watched a little boy who was around 1.5 - 2 cry and fight getting in the pool. So the instructor sat on the side with him and they played with pool toys. They dipped bowls in the pool and sprinkled water on each other's heads. They splashed from the side and then when the boy was relaxed and comfortable with both the coach and the water, he was seamlessly lifted into the pool and was happy as can be.
Even though that wasn't my child, I was so touched and pleased with that approach. No forcing the kiddo to do something he was scared of; just working with the child on his level until he was ready. This is a place that really gets kids and how they work!
Interested in a parent-tot swim class with your little one? Goldfish has programs for babies as young as 4 months!
Have a preschooler who's ready to learn to swim? Check out Goldfish!
Have an older kid who has been swimming for a while? Goldfish has advanced classes and a recreational swim team!
Wanting to hang out and relax with your family at the pool? Goldfish even has family swim times!
Goldfish Swim School offers classes seven days a week and is located at 2630 W Bradley Road. You can learn more about Goldfish and see their class schedule on their website. You can also follow/like them on Facebook and Twitter.
So check them out. I have a feeling you and your family will also be "SO excited!"
Disclosure: My son has been given 6 weeks of comped classes in exchange for this review. But as always, all opinions are my own.
