I had my 3 year old and my 6 year old in swim classes with Island Swim school. Within one summer of lessons their swimming skills have really improved. Their swim teacher Stefan Bauroth (who is the owner of the school) just has a way to get kids to listen to him and trust him. This was especially the case with my 3 y/o. I've tried 2 other swim teachers and she would just cry and cry. One instrutor I had before just "dunked" her and said that's how she'll learn!!! Stefan took his time - pushed her a little but not too much. He has this great way of getting the kids to trust him and try things they were too scared to do. I don't know how in the world he did it. He's been doing this a long time and his teaching skills show. My 6 year old just about has all the 5 major strokes down! He just LOVES to swim now. I will continue with the lessons over the winter to keep. Bravo for Island Swim!