Building
Strong, Confident Swimmers Our daughters, now ages 6 & 4
have been taking swim lessons from Kathie & CJ since they were both 18
months of age.
I'll admit I was skeptical of her
methodology at first.
My husband & I were both competitive
swimmers, though neither of us have the kids in lessons to become
competitive swimmers.
We wanted them to learn to swim primarily
as a life skill.
My skepticism was quickly dismissed as I
watched them develop tremendous confidence & skills through Kathie &
CJ's swim school. Who knows where this will lead, if either of our
girls follow in Dad's Olympic footsteps, we'll have Kathie & CJ to thank
as much as good genes!
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Unmatched
experience and results I have 3 kids who hated
swimming, hated cold water, including a 7 year old who complained about
getting wet in the bathtub. After starting with Kathy, CJ and Todd, I
truly saw a change in my children almost overnight.
They never complain about lessons, they
can’t wait to jump in the pool and they have learned how to swim so
quickly.
After dragging my kids to lessons at other
places where they swim for 5 minutes and listen to the teacher for 25
minutes, I’m convinced that the techniques at KTAP truly work and are
unmatched anywhere else.
I go out of my way to tell anyone about my
kids’ experience here.
The weekly progress is astonishing and if
you are on the fence on where to take your children, give Kathy and her
company a shot!
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Fun While
Learning To Swim My 4-year-old had been in
various swimming lessons since he was an infant but was still clinging
to me or my husband when in a pool.
While we had lots of fun singing,
splashing, and getting comfortable in the water, he was not learning to
swim or water safety.
After mentioning this to a friend, she
recommended KTAP, where both of her sons learned to swim.
We signed up for our first summer session,
and after one 6-week session, he was treading water, practicing strokes,
and jumping in off the edge and diving board while wearing a swim belt –
and not once was I in the pool with him!
He improved and willingly tried new things
in every single class.
He got so comfortable and confident in the
water, that he started jumping off the boat into the lake (wearing a
life vest) all on his own.
Needless to say, I signed him and his
little brother (2) up for the remainder summer and fall sessions.
Both love going to their swim class. They
are having fun while learning to swim.
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Absolutely amazing results. My kids began swim lessons at
KTAP in May of 2015. My youngest, 3 at the time, would sink if not
supported, and refused to put her head under water. My oldest, 5 at the
time, was at a similar skill level, by no means able to swim!
They had taken lessons for about a year
before coming to KTAP. I still remember the first day my 5 year old swam
by herself. It was at KTAP - she jumped off the diving board and swam to
the edge with ease and without any floats. I was speechless. It was just
4 months after starting with KTAP!
Since then she has excelled at swimming.
She loves learning new strokes,
participating in the friendly race competitions in class, and practicing
her diving. She is a great swimmer thanks to KTAP, and this skill has
helped her confidence immensely!
My youngest now age 4, is able to swim as
well without floats. She is still refining her diving and stroke skills,
but I have every confidence she be at the same swimming ability very
soon under the instruction at KTAP.
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A splashing good time I have been attending KTAP,
Inc. for 5 years now. I have two boys, ages 4 and 8 and they absolutely
love to swim. We have been to other swim locations before and never felt
like they were progressing in their strokes or techniques. From day one
at KTAP, Inc., I have been very impressed not only with the instructors
but their swimming facility as well. Schedules are flexible and the
instructors will work with you to find the best days/times that fit your
needs. Very large pool that is clean and well maintained, changing
rooms, bubble top for our cold and wet Seattle Spring months and lots of
parking and seating. Kathie and CJ have been able to push my kids to a
level that they are not only comfortable at but also constantly
improving.
They are genuine, caring and encouraging
instructors. They use back floats, which are able to be adjusted,
allowing each child to be comfortable and gain confidence in the water
to develop essential swimming skills. My kids favorite part of swimming
is learning about boat and water safety.
This is such an excellent program that I
highly recommend KTAP, Inc. to all of our friends.
Thank you for making swimming enjoyable,
Kathie and CJ.
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Quit Wasting
Your Time And Money I know KTAP is much more
expensive than other swim schools so tried many other places with not
great results.
Now I realize you get what you pay for:
professionals working full-time that know how to teach and have been
doing it for many years, versus teenagers working by the hour.
It is amazing what KTAP can accomplish in a
half hour.
Sorry I didn't bite the bullet sooner.
KTAP is the best and worth money and time
spent. Therapist Sees
Improvement My child was seeing an
occupational therapist and asked me what I was doing different as my
child was suddenly showing great improvement.
I said the only thing different was that we
were taking swimming lessons at KTAP.
Her response was keep it up it is doing
wonders.
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Freedom From
Mom In The Pool We took swimming as a toddler
where the parents are in the pool which seems forever.
Lots of singing and playing.
I was ready to be out.
Found out that KTAP wants the parents out
ASAP.
Wow, this was for me.
I couldn't believe what my child at 2 1/2
learned how to do, dive to the bottom for rings, learn to knee dive, get
up in the swimming position, face in the water blowing bubbles, etc.
Why didn't I go to KTAP in the beginning?
Don't make the mistake I did.
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What A
Difference We tried many swim schools
with no success.
My child would not put her face in the
water, actually told teachers she didn't want to do what they asked her
to do.
Friends told me to go to KTAP as they would
not have the child running the class and great results would happen.
The first few lessons were tough as he
wanted his way but realized he couldn't run the show.
Now I have a very confident swimmer.
Thanks.
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Great Vacations So glad I started my children
as toddlers.
We are able to go on vacations and let our
children paddle around with their belt, jump off the side and have
complete freedom without having to carry them around.
Others parents are jealous as they have
their children in their arms who don't want water splashed on them.
Yes toddlers can learn to swim! Fantastic
Teachers You don't often find adults
who have been teaching swimming for years to teach your child.
My child did not like to get her face wet
but in a very short time was putting her face in the water, jumping off
the side and board with no problems.
Kathie and CJ showed patience and
encouragement but at the same time didn't put up with "I don't want to
do that."
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Tears Turn to
Happiness I had a crying child.
I was totally embarrassed.
Kathie said no big deal, talk to the other
mothers and they will tell you they have been there.
I was assured that in a few lessons there
would be a change.
How right everyone was!
I am so glad I didn't give up and Kathie
didn't give up.
All I can say it is better to go through
the tears than lose a child to a drowning. Learning To Be
Prepared
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Start Your
Children Young My first child I started in lessons at 6.
I then started my middle child at 4 and the youngest at 2.
I should have started all of them at 2.
My 2 year old who is now older now has much more skill, and much
better coordination than my older ones.
I feel it is a result of swimming.
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Outstanding
Program
The KTAP program is outstanding. After spending a year in another
program and not learning to swim, we were impressed with the quick
progress our oldest grandchild made into becoming a beautiful swimmer.
The individual attention and time on task can not be beat. Every minute
is maximized. We were so impressed we decided to bring all our
grandchildren. One, who was formerly terrified of water, went from
screaming at the sight of water to jumping off the diving board, diving
for rings and loving swimming in just a few short weeks. Amazing! |
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