Clases de Natacion – Swim Lessons
We've started taking the kids to swimming lessons at the Escuela Naval (Naval Academy) here in Valparaiso. It has been incredibly beneficial for us to get the kids in the water. The facilities are incredible and our two swim instructors are as professional as the get. These classes are a crucial component to our program. Although many of our students are excellent swimmers ready to hit the surf, some have never had the opportunity to get in a swimming pool and are rapidly progressing with each class. I have to admit Jon and I felt like nervous parents on the first day of school handing them over to Barbara (the head instructor) and watching them all dive in for the first time, but the kids are fearless and we couldn't be more pleased with the quality of instruction. I'm posting some photos of the first class of the older group. We'll get some more photos of the younger ones as soon as they hit the pool next week.
-WT
The pool is on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
The group heading into class.
Barbara getting everyone prepared.
Some happy girls.
Attentive faces.
Wiley, Chris, Pati, and Ari watching from above.
One of the members of the VSP cruising past. The kids did laps for over an hour.
