pleased to introduce a new program for young infants.
WaterTykes is a free, weekly 30-minute class for infants (and
their caregiver) up to 8 months old. The first class starts
Wednesday, March 7 from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
“With a pool temperature of 90รลก, and an air
temperature of at least 90รลก, our indoor facility is a perfect
place to introduce young babies to water,” said SwimAmerica Davis Owner/Program Director
Rose Cholewinski. “Our infant/toddler program has been successfully introducing families to
the water for the past 10 years, and we’re excited to offer this new program specially targeted to our youngest swimmers.
As a precursor to the classes currently offered at SwimAmerica for babies & toddlers up
to age 3, WaterTykes will focus on gently introducing babies to the sensation of water, begin to
introduce parents to water safety issues, and offer close bonding time for new families. Colorful
toys, water sprinklers, and songs will make for a positive early aquatic experience. It will also
offer a chance for new parents to meet other new parents.
“One of the many benefits of swimming for young babies is the skin-to-skin contact with
the parent and the closeness to the parent,” said Cholewinski. “Many of our parents remark that
swim class is a time during the week they can enjoy distraction-free time with their baby – after
all, you can’t bring a cell phone into the pool!”
The class is being offered for free for infants up to 8 months on a first-come basis. Once
a baby is 8 months old, parents may chose to enroll in the standard infant/toddler program for a
“We feel very strongly that all new parents should be aware of water safety and the
positive aspects of swimming for child development; we’re hoping that offering this free
introduction to our program will result in broad community exposure,” commented Cholewinski.
SwimAmerica Davis has been offering swim lessons, camps, birthday parties at its
indoor, warm water swim facility since June, 2008.
For more information or to register, please call (530) 759-1214.
