Swimming for Families

Town pool sign-ups open in March for the summer outdoor lessons and the popular slots go in two weekends, so the season really starts when registration opens, not when the pools do. Indoor year-round options sit at YMCAs and private swim schools. Parent-and-me classes for babies start as early as six months at most swim schools. The age bands are tight and progress is sequential, which makes provider continuity matter more than in other categories. Quality varies more between instructors than between facilities, which isn't what most parents expect.

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