With the little ones, when they get into deep water, I want them to know how to get out so when the water goes over their head they don't panic. Every child goes at his own pace. Mothers of some of the students get into the water and help her with the 10 learning stations. Many of her past students have gone on to be lifeguards at area pools. Gurr opens her pool in May and closes it at Thanksgiving because the cost of heating the pool is too great.
Classes go from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
Sometimes Gurr has students who have difficulty in the water or trouble listening to instructions. Those students get special instructions. I don't want a child who can't learn how to swim. I don't push, I challenge them. I want them to love it and feel comfortable.