Looking to get your child enrolled in swimming classes? Children of the Sound Swim School first opened in 2004 in Westport and Norwalk and is now offering classes in Danbury at the indoor, heated pool at the Quality Inn on Federal Road! They offer flexible schedule options with private, semi-private and small group lessons which teach and encourage capability and confidence. Registration is rolling, so enrollment can start at any time!
"We have been a very happy COTS family for the last 5 years. All three of my children participate and love it! I would highly recommend COTS to anyone looking for the best kid’s swimming experience around." — Amy, Wilton
Once enrolled, your child will be matched to an instructor based on personality and comfort level in the water and out. Striking an essential balance between playfulness and practice, your child’s swim or class instructor will guide he or she through new experiences, helping to create a confidence that will stay with your child both in and out of the water.
At Children of the Sound, they are dedicated to creating confident, enthusiastic children and swimmers. Through years of experience, they have seen children grow and succeed, bringing skills they have learned in the pool to other areas of their lives.
“Both of my children were extremely stubborn when it came to learning how to swim, but the staff at COTS managed to get them in the pool and swimming. My children know what to do if they accidentally fall into a pool, how to swim freestyle, and will even jump in! The COTS staff knows how to teach children and help them to overcome their fears. My youngest used to be terrified, and now he calls himself 'otter boy!' He is not yet 5 years old and can already swim 4 different strokes, glide underwater, and is learning how to tread water. We are very pleased with this program and continue to recommend it to everyone." — Mother of 2, Norwalk
Available to all new families.
Gift Certificates also available - swim lessons make great presents!
About the Founder: Lyes Mahfoudia
Lyes grew up swimming in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algiers in North Africa. When he was 14 years old he was selected for the Algerian national swim team in his age group. From 1984 to 1992 Lyes was at the pinnacle of his swimming career, setting records and winning Continental titles as well as several other medals at international swim competitions. Simultaneously, he was inspired to earn his masters degree in sports and science technology. Lyes moved to the U.S. in the late 1990s and discovered his true calling – working with children – when he hosted his first swim exposition. After several years of teaching a multitude of swim lessons for both children and adults, as well as coaching champion youth swim teams, Lyes eventually established Children of the Sound in 2004. Lyes’s methodology teaches with a “LOVING BUT FIRM” approach that blends equal doses of laughter and fun with hard work. His methodology prides itself on a personalized approach to instruction that helps children become confident and agile in the water through awareness, self-confidence and respect for the water. For more information: https://childrenofthesound.com/.
