https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2148618 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:38:46 +0000 Finfan 2148618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece has taken lessons at their Goldfish school for maybe 3 years? I have been swimming there once as well. I love how warm they keep the pool and the facility is really well-maintained. They also had a great selection of toys for the birthday party we went too there. It's quite expensive relative to the lessons at the Y we take our LO too though but they do every week all year round, instead of sessions on and off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2148454 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:28:21 +0000 serenity207 2148454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Matcha Latte - that's awesome to hear! Hopefully I get the same results when I finally hear back from the Y and other swim class here. Goldfish is sounding better and better! :) Thanks again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2148324 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:40:28 +0000 Matcha Latte 2148324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@serenity207: hi sorry I didn't see you reply until now. For the pricing I called other swim schools as well as the y and the gym by our house and it honestly didn't change much in price. If you are taking lessons at goldfish they have other perks like free swim, family swim events etc<br /> That you can also participate in as a member. :) so it is more than worth it for us. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2147536 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:37:51 +0000 mrsjyw 2147536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started ds at 13 months at aqua tots, first couple months were great and he loved it, but the curriculum got boring for us (swim w parent) level 2 was the longest stint. We took a break for the summer and went back this winter, DS quickly moved up to the tot/teacher class and enjoyed it. He's been avoiding swimming on his back the last couple of weeks. We're taking another break over the summer due to travel, etc. </p> <p>Overall, it's a great winter activity for us and DS is learning skills. We didn't do the classes at our local community center because the pool is too cold for me, let alone DS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2147530 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:29:26 +0000 serenity207 2147530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lemondrop - now I'm wishing I started my kids earlier, but better now than never! </p> <p>@strawberrybee - I just found out about this school myself - sounds like they're doing a lot of expanding which I'm thinking has to be a good sign. :) Hope it works out for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2147416 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:01:33 +0000 StrawberryBee 2147416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to say thanks for making me aware of this school! There aren't too many options for kids swimming classes in my area (a lot of it appears to be private instructors who rent out hotel pools). Looks like there's a new Goldfish school set to open soon about a half hour away :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2147131 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:54:11 +0000 lemondrop 2147131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely! While we don't have this particular school in our area, but we've been taking both boys to a similar, smaller family run program since they were each 10 weeks old (we have a 1 year old and a 3 year old). </p> <p>They both love the water, can climb out of the pool and are getting very good at swimming basics. We've never had problems with water on the face at bathtime and that alone is worth every penny! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2147118 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:19:34 +0000 serenity207 2147118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks so much for the feedback, everyone! I'm with you in wanting the kids to get comfortable in the water - the sooner the better - but wasn't sure if my almost 2yo would actually pick up anything from lessons. Sounds like it's been helpful for even younger children so I think I'll sign both kids up! </p> <p>@Matcha Latte - so excited to hear you've had such a great experience with Goldfish! Have you found the class rates (prices) comparable to other swimming lesson places? I'm waiting to hear back on a few other places so I wasn't sure if the costs were considered much higher because they have such nice facilities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146577 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:58:22 +0000 tinyperson 2146577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Just outside Sarnia! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146573 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:52:19 +0000 Matcha Latte 2146573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go to goldfish!!! Lo loves it! He had been taking classes since he was 3 months 3 weeks! His teacher is so good with him and even though he cries when his grandparents etc hold him, he had no complaints about his teacher. I can't say enough good things about the school! They classes are only 30 mins once a week but even just 30 mins tires LO out and he takes a great nap afterwards! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146493 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:23:38 +0000 WinterBee 2146493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@serenity207: We don't have a baby yet, but when we do we'll start around 9-12 months. We live on the water, so it's important to us to start early and make sure our children are comfortable in and around the water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146432 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:08:33 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2146432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 11 months. Mostly just getting him used to the water since we live very close to a Great Lake. @tinyperson: wondering where your parents live!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146406 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:41:07 +0000 birdofafeather 2146406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started going to the Y probably weekly when DD was 6 months. Then did lessons at 13 months (mommy and me) and 24 months (instructor plus 3 kids). I loved it and will do lessons with her again in a few months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146320 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:45:57 +0000 Mamaof2 2146320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have a pool so we didn't do lessons until age 4 when they are offered as part of the summer program at DCP.</p> <p>If you have a pool in your yard I would start at 6 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146316 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:45:07 +0000 tinyperson 2146316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of the Goldfish School, but we started LO in swimming lessons at our local city-run pool (Toronto) at 9mos. She had lessons from 9-11 mos, 24-26 mos; and 27-29 mos (current). My parents live on one of the great lakes, and the beach is in the backyard, so it was important to me to start early!</p> <p>ETA: these aren't "lessons" so much as guided playtime in the water with a parent and a teacher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swim-lessons-goldfish-school#post-2146310 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:40:44 +0000 serenity207 2146310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wasn't sure which board to put this in, but has anyone heard of or signed up for Goldfish School and, if so, can you provide your feedback? How did you feel about the instructors and the class costs?</p> <p><a href="http://m.goldfishswimschool.com" rel="nofollow">http://m.goldfishswimschool.com</a></p> <p>Also, Goldfish School or not, when did you start your kids on swim lessons? (see poll)</p> <p>TIA! </p>