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swimming lessons Waterworks Aquatics 8980 Barrons Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 waterworksswim.com/ highlandsranch
An emphasis on learning by doing What they do We may not have a ton of water in Colorado, but we sure play in what we have. Future cliff divers and kayakers would do well to get an early start on swimming skills at Waterworks, where highly-trained instructors oversee classes for students as young as 3 months. Waterworks uses a muscle memory technique in which instructors manipulate students’ limbs so they learn by doing, not just following instruction. Most classes max out at two students, so kids get individualized attention in Waterworks’ king-size pool. Waterworks also hosts parent-and-me classes and swim teams for more advanced amphibious youngsters.
History Waterworks was founded 10 years ago in Orange County, California, by collegiate swimmer Jon Alpert. He saw a need to teach kids water safety early and head off common bad habits
Kids get individualized attention at Waterworks Aquatics. Courtesy photo
like looking straight ahead while swimming instead of keeping the head down, which can lead to reduced efficiency and increased fatigue. Waterworks has multiple locations in California and Texas, as well as Colorado.
He said it “I was an ocean lifeguard for 10 years in San Clemente, California,” said aquatics manager Bryan Kelley. “Being able to have children learn to swim the right way prevents future problems and tragedies. It’s important to be preventative.” — David Gilbert | Special to Colorado Community Media
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