It is not unusual for a child to cry at swim lessons.  For some of our students this may the first time they have taken a class away from their parents.  Consider the swim lesson from the child's point of view.  He or she is in a new place and has a class with an unfamiliar instructor.  With this in mind, our instructors understand the nature of a child's fear.  The instructor will then work to gain the trust of the child and use a variety of techniques to engage your child.  Our instructors will help your child conquer the fear.  Many times a simple reassurance makes all the difference.

As a parent, the best thing you can do for your child is to keep bringing your child to swim class.  Continuing to do so sends the message that you approve and trust in this new activity, which in turn, helps your child to better adjust and overcome their fear.  Please consider that delaying or avoiding swim lessons may serve to reinforce your child's fear and create a situation that is more difficult to overcome.