As the weather is getting warmer, we are all starting to think about going to the pool with the family. From the first lesson freak out to the humpty dumpty board, swim professor Don takes us through what to expect in your kids first swim lesson. From private swimming lessons to group sessions this episode offers some insight for the first time swimmer and his or her parents. So jump in and get wet because this weeks episode is sure to have you in aquatic state of mind.This video brought to you by Meridian Energy Systems. DadLabs Ep. 289 The Lab.

DADDY CLAY: Welcome back to the lab, I’m Daddy Clay.

DADDY BRAD: And I’m Daddy Brad. You know, Daddy Clay it’s starting to get warmer which has me thinking about the pool, the beach, and healthy young lifeguards in red speedos.

DADDY CLAY: Yes and if you have kids under five and you’re not a perv like Daddy Brad, you’re probably thinking about swim lessons for the little ones.

DADDY BRAD: Here is Austin the swimming season is long and if you throw a rock at UT you’ll probably hit a gold medalist in the breaststroke.

DADDY CLAY: Or a swimmer. So we decided to hit the road to find out what parents should know about swim lessons.

DON: My name’s Don Crowly and I’m in charge of classes at the university with UT swim and diving teams. I’m the aquatics director for this team called summer sports school, the parent and infant program. Ages from 6 months to about three or four. After that they move up to independent lessons.

Our program for ten weeks for 30 minute lessons is about $99. They go all the way up to $500 depending on if you want group or private lessons. Private lessons range from 25 to $75 per hour.

On the first day of lessons show up early, make sure they have suits, don’t eat before. Parents usually aren’t as nervous as the kiddos. Be there so they can see you on the first day and the next day try to be out of their eyesight so they’ll gain more trust with the teacher.

The Humpty Dumpty board is the best game ever invented. They crawl on the board, we sing a song and then we knock them in the water so they get used to going in the proper way.

DADDY CLAY: That’s all for us from the lab, see you back here tomorrow for the lounge.

DADDY BRAD: Be safe around the pool, and we’ll see you next time.

DADDY CLAY: When did you learn to swim?