Safe and effective individual swimming lessons and instruction for children ages 6 months and up. Survival swim-float-swim and roll-to-float

Little Otters Swim Academy proudly serves East Seminole and East Orange counties in Central Florida. Based in Oviedo and Winters Springs; with travel availability. Lessons conducted at neighborhood "host" pools, or your home pool. There are many schools of thought regarding swim lessons for infants and children. Some suggest fun water activities only until a child is "ready" or not crying. Your child can learn that being skilled in the water can be fun. Survival skills and fun are integrat...

Little Otters Swim Academy proudly serves East Seminole and East Orange counties in Central Florida. Based in Oviedo and Winters Springs; with travel availability. Lessons conducted at neighborhood "host" pools, or your home pool. There are many schools of thought regarding swim lessons for infants and children. Some suggest fun water activities only until a child is "ready" or not crying. Your child can learn that being skilled in the water can be fun. Survival skills and fun are integrated in a well rounded aquatic education. Water acclimation, breath control, propulsion and safety are taught along side the roll-to-float. The key element of safety and survival for your child is the roll-to-float. ​​ ​In this position the child can float and breath for an indefinite period of time. Infants and toddlers cannot effectively raise their heads to take a breath or tread water. If your child falls face down into water, knowing how to roll into a face up back float can save his or her life. If your baby is walking, then he or she can also learn to swim to the step or the pool edge, rolling over to breathe as necessary. Teaching a roll to float takes skill and patience, so many swim teachers and swim schools do not include it. Once children learn to roll over to float, relax and breathe whenever they need air, they can truly swim, stay afloat and conquer fear and experience the joy of swimming. Call or email today to get your child trained to safely enjoy our beautiful Florida pools, beaches, and lakes.