Bootcamps I'm running this Fall/winter!
Classes are available for adults and children!
Registration is different for each camp. Feel free to email me with questions.TOUGH KIDS!
Taught by me..a CERTIFIED CROSS FIT KIDS INSTRUCTOR

When-Mondays- 4:15-5:15. First class Nov 9th.

Where- My house on Higley and Mcclean, the park and the track.

Who- Boys and Girls ages 6-12.

What?- Olympic weight lifting, gymnastics, plyometrics, agility, balance, strength, endurance WRAPPED IN FUN! (its really fun)

Cost-Only $30 a month!

We will be doing the same kind of classes I did at the gym but more adventure! Check the blog for the fun we had....http://www.mtsidetoughkids.blogspot.com/

CROSS FIT Power and Baseline- Mesa

One on one sessions and Group girlfriends classes available at Crossfit Leiftime Fitness, owners Leif and Melanie Lake.

Kids classes to come 2010!

http://www.crossfitltf.com/

Hard core classes are at 9 and 6. Beginner classes for women at 7 pm on selected dates. First class free.

SYNCHRO MAMAS BOOTCAMP!

-30 MIN Bootcamp with a certified Crossfit Trainer. Sarah Williams
-45 min Synchronized swimming and laps.
Brimhall Pool
6 weeks. Saturdays 8am-9:15.
November 5th - Dec.19
Cost- $59 (**includes $35 USSS membership)
This camp is suitable for all levels. General public welcome!
Sample workout-
LAND- 10 min light cardio workout. 20 min intense cross-fit workout.
(scalable to ANY level).
15-25 min lap swimming. (if you can't swim...I will even teach you that!)
20-30 min treading water, sculling and basic synchro skills.
(floatation devices ARE available)
Supplies needed- practical swimsuit, cap, goggles, optional- noseclip.
*if you already have a USSS membership this camp and following camps will be $49.
Sign-up at any Desert Dolphins practice or email swimmingmom888@aol.com or
becky@azdolphins.com
Lap swimming available on t,wed,th from 4:30-7:30. Sat 8-12 with USSS membership.

http://www.azdolphins.com/ http://www.azdesertdolphins.blogspot.com/

CORE Boot camp- Mt. Side Greenfield and Brown- Mesa-

$8 Drop in fee. Anytime throughout the camp. Workouts posted on Mt. Sdie facebook page.

This ones CRAZY!! Hard core bootcamp (we can't call it Cross fit at Mt. Side) and then Stretch out with the REFORMER BAR and FOAM ROLLER!

Mt. Side Fitness. Mesa.

October 27th-Dec 8th. T/TH mornings, 9:30-10:30.

$100 members/$125 non-members.

480.889.1865 to register.

Cross Swim.....I'm super excited to get these gymnastic rings!
Kids tend to arch their backs when they swim..... by using the weight lifting moves and gymnastics they are strengthening their core and gaining more flexibility!
(its really keeping them motivated as the summer wears on too)

Jake-2. Little monkey. Doing toes to rings.

Push-ups with the 3 and 4 year olds. This is a fun set. Swim with big arms, do 5 push-ups, repeat 5 x's!

These kids are able to pull themseves out of the pool, for sure!

Ruby-18 months. First time on the rings, she'll hang there forever.

She does this on the diving board too after she jumps in...over & .... over & ... over...=)

These kids are amazing.

They dive down and pick up weights off the bottom. I start with 3 pds and work up in weight.

This little 4 year old got a 10 pound kettlebell half way up!

I learned a TON at the Crossfit kids certification. I took the skills used to teach kids to squat and turned it into a racing dive. The kids are super cute doing it!

I'm getting certified in Crossfit kids, July 25 & 26.

Watch for classes for kids aged 3-12 this fall!

These little kids are FAST!

3 and 4 year old races.

I include swimming specific exercises to help kids build the strength for swimming.

REGISTRATION INFO FOR TODDLERS AND 2 YEAR OLDS....
I've decided that PRIVATE LESSONS for 2 year old swimmers will be mandatory before they can join in a class.
This is a good deal if you think about it....
Each 10 min class is only $7, so is a 30 min class.
- In a 30 min class they will take turns with other children, giving them about 8-10 min of one on one instruction.
-PROS OF 10 MIN PRIVATE LESSONS..

• They will be with me the entire time.
• This allows them exposure to the techniques with out being influenced by other children.
• There is less "commotion" in the pool area
• They don't have time to get cold.
• I can ask the parents to hide, if necessary.

10 min lessons 4 days a week are FULL. You may choose a M/W or T/TH option. At this time, classes are very full and you will be placed in the first spot available.

PLEASE.....
***** Do not park in front of the neighbors house with the "for sale" sign. He will come out and yell at you! You can park in my driveway or across the street. ******
-Apply sunscreen 30 min before swim lessons or just use a swim shirt, its hard of the pool pump. I have lots of shade.
-Bathroom- please take you kids before lessons. The water makes them want to go! I will tell them to go in the rocks so they don't waste lesson time. If they REALLY need to go you can come inside.
-If your kids HATE going underwater please work on this beforehand b/c they will be going under! Goggles may help help them also, buy good quality so they don't leak (speedo $7-$9).
-If you want your kids swimming quickly plan on taking them swimming. I may have a few "pool parties" for lesson kids on Fridays. It'll be fun and I won't MAKE them do anything. (details to come)

See you soon,
Sarah
Questions- email me at swimmingmom888@aol.com

Sophie, barely 3. Getting the back floats. If your kids are super wiggly, keep them kicking while on their back!

My new toy of the year. We have a crazy walrus ride then the kids fall off and have to swim to the side.

Teaching this little 3 year old breaststroke. The hanging whale gives the kids a focal point to swim to.

Sarah trying to convince her daughter to put her eyes in!

The kids "sleep" for 10 seconds then the ALARM goes off, they wake up and swim to the side.

If mom needs to get in to help the little ones...TOTALLY fine. Very much optional though!

Girls from strokes class practicing a little synchro. Editing done by www.pied.piperphoto.com

SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU!
Try to get them to stand up on the side and jump into the water- not to you.
They need to be ready in case they fall in.

(Amy with her 15 month old)

Hold their fingers. After they jump, let them go under water.
Then ,turn around and grab the wall.
Even the little guys (this ones 15 months) can hold on for a few seconds.

If you hold the sides of the kids, its easier to let go and keep them prone. They try to reach around and grab you. Just tell them you won't let go and keep kicking. Then when they get it, you let go...and they can't grab you..and they are swimming...so proud of themselves....or mad at you....but they'll forgive you b/c they'll be swimming.
When the kids are nervous to float on their back, wrap one arm across their chest and the other under their back to keep them up. As they start to relax slide your hand under their head. Don't hold them paralell to you- they tend to reach for you more and roll rather than relaxing and laying there.
Teach cause and effect. If they jump off the side or a floaty- make them swim! Don't rescue them all the time. The goal is independant swimmers! (oh, this is a sad picture of me, i'm always getting splashed)
You must teach kicking first! Kicking makes them move. If you have them doing arms and no kicks they will sink to the bottom of the pool. Or they will stay in one place and splash wildly until the get exhausted and sink down. Legs- KICK, KICK. no big arms till they get that.
a great way to get them floating on their back independantly. Make them get their ears in the waterand keep their tummys up!

MORE PICTURES. Keep sending them. (please say- SARAH- i'm now taking a picture with YOU in it=) The little merry-go-round ride and the licorice are the best parts of swim lessons.

swim under water for 1,2,3 then roll on your back. This little 2 yr olds second lesson.
Noodles or kickboards are the only floatation device I use, they need know what happens if they fall off. Be sure to keep the kicking behind them and not under. Water wings teach them to kick down. Cute 3 year old.

My 16 month old-Elsie just learning to go under.Cue- eyes in- GO!

(she's the 4th kid, I'm a little slow on teaching her)

frequently asked questions:
How long will it take my kids to learn to swim?
Some people think if their kids can save themselves they know how to swim. I really believe every child should know their strokes and be able to swim for fitness. I have countless adults tell me they wish they learned to swim better, its a great non impact cardiovascular activity. When kids reach 3 or 4 years old they usually remember what they learned the year before if they swam all summer, home and lessons. I hesitate to say how long it will take because I feel most drownings occur because parents "think" their child can swim because they had lessons and then they become to comfortable and sometimes less observant. It should be a priority to have your kids in the pool as much as possible during the summer months so that they become more proficient swimmers. The best way to get better is practice, practice.
Children under five and adolescents between the ages of 15-24 have the highest drowning rates. -American Academy of Pediatrics
Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less. -Fire authority
In 10 states - Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington - drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children age 14 and under.-Fire authority
Why do I have to pay in advance?
I need to know exactly how many kids are going to be in each class. The only way to guarantee is to have you pay in advance. I can't put in 10 or 15 kids like a dance class can.
What is your refund policy?
If you cancel before your lesson starts and you've already paid I take $5 off your refund for the processing fee and you lose your registration fee.. If something happens after you've began lessons that requires you to stop- with a dr. note, I take $7 for each class you attended off your refund. No other refunds are given
Can my other kids swim when its not their lesson time?
Leave the teenagers at home but when its not one of your kids turns for lessons they can hang out in the pool. Beginners need to stay in the spa and you MUST watch them. Older kids can play in the deep end, but I'll have them get out if they get to rowdy!
I want my child to swim more can I sign up for 2 classes?
Its a good idea, if you have the time, to sign up for a M/W and T/TH session or add in a private lesson on Fridays. This is highly recommended if you are not going to take them swimming any other time!
Can I drop off my kids?
I need 2 parents to stay for the beginners class, I need the extra eyes. In beginners plus I need one parent to stay. Strokes and swim team classes you may drop off the kids. I want to have a very SAFE enviroment when you stay please keep your eyes on the pool, kids are sneaky, I don't ever want a accident.
How can I get my kids in back to back lessons?
My class descriptions are very general because I cater to the childs ability. If you think your child needs a strokes class but only beginners plus fits in your schedule sign them up for the bp class. If you have new swimmers always put them in the beginners class then just put your older child in the adjacent class.
Are there make up lessons?
No. Unless its my fault or the weather. I've never cancelled a lesson for personal reasons though. If its the weathers fault, only lightning or severe dust, then I'll make it up on Friday. The thing about swim lessons is I can't have to many kids in a class. If I do make ups then the classes are overcrowded! You can check if one of my classes isn't full then I may let you in but that doesn't usually happen until August.
Why don't you go to peoples houses?
I did it for 8 years! I have 4 kids now and its just not very efficient. Some occasions I will travel to homes but its fairly expensive. ($45 per 30 min, 60 min minimum)
Do I get in the pool?
In parent/tot- yes. All other classes- I welcome you in the pool for timid children but it is NOT required. Some kids are so scared of being away from mom that they will not do anything I ask. In those cases we'll work together to get them more comfortable.
Is your pool clean?
When we moved to this house I remodeled the pool and electrical equiptment and installed a salt water system. The salt water system is great for kids skin and eyes, its commercial size salt to keep up with the amount of kids I have in the pool. We also supplement with chlorine when its warm. I've gone through 3 pool guys and finally found BOBS POOL BUTLER, he's by far the best! He'll come out right away if there are any problems and keeps it sparkly clean.
What kind of pool do you have?
I bought this house for the pool! In all my years of going to different pools I knew just what I wanted. Its a L shaped pool with a deep end and diving board so I can teach diving, synchro, treading water and life saving skills. The other part of the L is the shallow end with big steps for little kids. Its big enough for kids to swim all of their strokes. I got a new slide- the turbo twister , its awesome! There are little tiles in the pool for the kids to swim to- Nemo, a turtle and some fish. I have a attached spa that I use for beginners to get comfortable in the water. Can I use the bathroom, is there a place to change?
I'm getting a porta potty this year! Bring the kids in ther suits.
Where do I park?
We have a HOA but they haven't said anything yet. Please park down the street or in my driveway but don't block anyone elses driveway. Thanks.
Where do you live?
East Mesa- Higley & Brown area, email me for specifics.
How do I know what level to put my child in?
I cater to each individual in the class, if your child has no fear and is ready to jump off the diving board the first class, I let them! I really believe that kids learn well from each other.
In the beginners class I've had great success mixing ages and abilities. The older kids like to demonstrate and the little kids learn from them. Best of all you can get both of your kids in the same class!(this is a great class for new swimmers ages 3-5)
I've added the 2 year old beginner class this year for kids who have never been swimming or away from mom, its a small class so they are not overwhelmed.
In the beginners plus I really like for the kids to be able to float on their backs and take a breath while swimming. We'll do a lot more stroke work but many 3 year olds can handle it. I've had up to age 7 in this class, I make them feel like my helper while they learn to swim. Any other questions just email me. Your kids probaby forgot a lot over the winter if you think they'll catch on quickly put them in the same class they ended with last year.
What do I bring?
Towel, suit, swim diapers (if needed). Goggles? If your child WILL NOT swim without their goggles its a battle we don't need to fight right away. If your child has no preference its better to learn without goggles. If the kids fall in the pool they most likely won't have goggles on so they need to learn how to save themselves without them. The older kids should have a pair because they will be swimming more laps.