Does my child have to put their face in the water?

Yes. In order to learn to swim, your child must put their face and head in the water. Submersion can be hard for both you and your child if they have never experienced it. However, our coaches are trained to make the first submersion experience as calm as possible, while monitoring their physical and emotional reactions. We will coach you and your child through the experience, and you will be amazed how quickly your child will move past the initial surprise of submersion. They will learn to hold their breath and open their eyes quickly.