Swimming Lessons

I did some research into indoor swimming lessons for my 4-year-old. In case others are interested, the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion offers group lessons, with their next session beginning in the 3rd week of April. Registration is taking place this week. Also, the Reston YMCA is currently registering for their next session beginning April 26. Both have weekday and weekend classes available for all levels.

--Joy

 

Would you be able to give some details?
What's the cost, how many days a week, or even a contact #

 

The Sports Pavilion is $55 for 8 weeks of classes for non-members. You can reach them at 703-729-0581. The Reston YMCA is $85 for 8 weeks for non-members, plus a once-per-year $35 registration fee. Their number is 703-742-8800. These prices were for once a week on weekends.

Two others who are currently in session, so the outdoor pool will be open by the next session. You may still be interested since Broadlands usually only offers weekday classes. They are Ida Lee in Leesburg, $60 for 10 weeks, contact 703-777-1368, and Potomac Swim School across from MCI at $182 per class (not sure how long) + $20 registration fee, reachable at 703-726-2500.

--Joy

 

I think she mentioned that in her post

 

Speaking of, anyone been to that Texas BBQ place?

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Got Broadband?

 

I have. It's pretty good, but it's a bit pricey for what you get. They must cater quite a bit to stay in business because I rarely see cars over there. However, they do sell their products at Wegmans.

 

Hi, does anyone know why the Potomac Swim school is so pricey? I'ver heard their pool is small, but warm, but nothing else. Maybe the price covers a longer session than the others? Just checking out our options. Thanks.

ggirl

 

Honerjo - had some BBQ today. We went there to check out catering for a luau we are having. Prices are pretty good ($4.50 for a BIG sandwich, $6.00 for a platter), the guys working there were great, and the BBQ was pretty darn good. We tried both the pork and the beef brisket. Three kinds of sauces, too.

 

Joy,

Do they offer toddler classes? Do they have a website? Thanks

Donna

 

I am also looking for a Toddler swim course but I cannot do during working hours (week) it would have to be on the weekend.
Any info?

 

I believe all the ones I listed have classes for toddlers as well. I believe registration is closed at the Sports Pavilion now, so the only one with a soon upcoming session would be the Y.

--Joy

 

My 5 yr. old son attends the Potomac Swim School (behind the bbq place). He's in his second session there and close to swimming the width of the pool. He was completely unable to swim when he started in December. We are really pleased with the quality of instruction and his progress. It costs more ($200.00 for 13 week session) because there are only 4 kids per class. The pool is very warm and even more importantly the air in the pool room is kept at 90 degrees so little kids don't get cold. This was a big stumbling block for him at the YMCA - he was freezing sitting on the edge waiting his turn. Also, he has been with the same 3 kids since the first lesson and the entire class is advancing together. When I signed him up, they looked for a class that had 4-5 year old boys so he would be with his peers, which is important to him. It has been definitely worth the money to us!

 

Do you know how young Potomac will take kids?