Jennifer Seay – Austin, Texas

Dear Judy,

As you know we live in Austin, Texas and there is nothing like your program here. There are pools everywhere and all the kids either wear water wings or doggy paddle. My husband and I decided to come to Colorado to combine a vacation with real swim lessons for our kids. Since we only had a two week time frame, you were able to accommodate us by doubling up the lessons, early in the morning and later in the afternoon. That gave us time for excursions and short fieldtrips to fun places for our kids in the middle of each day. The whole experience could not have worked out better.

Our journey from Texas to Colorado was a life changing experience for my children. I still cannot believe the drastic transformation, not only in their swimming abilities, but also in their attitudes and self-esteem after their two-week swimming “crash course.” Jude (3 years) went from uncontrollable crying on day one to full-on excitement about getting in the pool by day three. In less than two weeks, the tears came when we told him he had to get out of the water!

Julie did an incredible job of teaching Jude and reassuring him with her warm smile and calm energy. He absolutely loved her and couldn’t wait to see her every day. Julie was able to quickly establish a trusting relationship with him so that with each new challenge (swimming in clothes, for instance) he would listen to her and know that if he followed her instructions, he could do it. This made him so proud, particularly after receiving her praise. The lessons have greatly increased both his swimming ability and his confidence.

It’s amazing what Julie taught Joy (18 months). By the end of the two weeks, my formerly helpless baby knew how to swim, roll onto her back when she needed air and then flip onto her tummy to be picked up. Even though Joy is in a “stranger-danger” period, she too warmed to Julie quickly, and trusted her. You could see how proud she was of herself every time she was in the water. I also think that learning to swim-float-swim has given her more independence out of the water.

We’re so grateful for you and your staff for giving us such a wonderful experience, and our kids such valuable skills!