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Why we love swimming at Goldfish!

See what the hype is really all about!

By Sponsored Content - Alicia Amburgey, NW Columbus Publisher / Kelly Bohlander NE Columbus January 18, 2023

Are you looking for a new way to introduce your child to the water? Goldfish Swim School offers a unique and proven approach to swim instruction for children that helps them feel comfortable and confident in the water—all while having FUN! I’m going to dive into what makes Goldfish Swim School stand out from the competition!

1.)The Stress- Free Environment

The moment I walked into Goldfish Swim School I was immediately impressed. The beautiful, vibrant colors and beachy vibes throughout the facility made me feel like I stepped into a tropical paradise. It's also warm! The water is always set at a warm temp, so your kiddo doesnt dread getting in! Throughout the facility there are book stations and coloring stations with fun themed projects each month. We love chatting with the turtles while we are waiting for “swim time” to start. As a parent, I love that I get to sit in a comfortable climate-controlled viewing area where I can watch him progress in each lesson! There are rows of adorable individual and family size cabana style changing rooms, which are great for those cold winter months. I love that they have a hair drying station AND a mini dryer for swimsuits. The mini dryer is simple to use and takes that soggy swim suit from soaking wet to slightly damp within seconds! No more soggy swim bags!

 

2. Learning Proper Technique 

The enthusiasum and attention to detail for teaching is remarkable. Every class is fun, interactive, and tailored to the children's age and skill level. It has really been amazing to see how quickly your child will progress in each lesson. I LOVE that the instructors are specific about completing each skill and what they are asking for. Each lesson the message is consistent. I love that at the end of EVERY lesson I get a one-on-one with my kiddos swim instructor to discuss his progress and any swim skills that still need some extra attention. I also get a progress report sent directly to my inbox after each class that show me his progress with each skill. It is a simple 1-3 star system. You ALWAYS know exactly what is being taught and your child's individual comfort level with each skill. You do not have to wait until the end of an 8 week session to understand your child's progress! 

I even get a chance to spy the infant water safety class, and the parents look so comfortable and at ease with their littles. They even make adorable airplane and boat shaped floats out of the kickboards and floaties!

            

3. Variety of Class times 

Goldfish Swim School was clearly created BY PARENTS FOR PARENTS! Swimming class times are created to accommodate busy schedules like yours! They offer early mornings, afternoon and evening times, including availability during the weekend! If your schedule changes, simply let them know and they do their absolute best to find a new day and time that’s most convenient for you. Or you can make scheduling changes yourself from your fingertips with the Goldfish Swim School Application. It’s that simple. No time is wasted, no money is wasted, and your child can stay on track with no interruptions to his or her development.

In addition to convenient scheduling, Goldfish Swim School offers a simple monthly payment plan rather than grouping the costs of your lessons into one large fee for you to pay in advance. 

4. Focus on Safety

Goldfish understands that as a parent, your child’s safety is of utmost importance. Every month they present a new topic and favorite employee to celebrate, and they always make a clever connection to water safety. The maximum student to teacher ratio is 4:1! It gives the students time to connect and build trust with their instructors! This small class size also allows the best learning environment to make swimming buddies as well!

E. Overall Value

In my opinion, Goldfish Swim School currently provides the BEST VALUE for Swimming in Columbus, Ohio. The stress- free and structured environment, dedication to proper technique, variety of classes/ times and focus on safety are unmatched! You will not find another facility that checks all these boxes and continues to exceed expectations! With your commitment to Goldfish, you will receive a confident swimmer, with a love of water and LIFELONG Skills!