This could potentially save your child’s life, but it will also give you peace of mind knowing they are safe around water.  Here in the Sacramento Valley it averages in the mid-90’s during July and August.  There are lakes, rivers and swimming pools everywhere. 

I have found many parents do not know which direction to go when it comes to swim lessons.  Make sure you research your options.  I have done both the city swim lessons and the private.  Private works better for my children, but I have run into the problem of the swim instructors being a little flakey.  If you know a good private swim instructor, share that information with your friends, it is very valuable information.

Private lessons work better for some children, but they tend to be pricey.  I have found they average $1 per minute.  For a 30 minute session with one child, it is $30.  Check out what your city or town has to offer.  Here in Roseville, you can get nine 30 minute group sessions for around $50.