Cari Lopez, Drowning Prevention Specialist
Aquaria Swim School
Arizona locations: Arrowhead, Peoria, Glendale and PhoenixNJ/NY locations: Serving northern NJ and parts of NY, including Bergen, Rockland and Westchester
623-826-9222
cari@infantaquatics.com
Cari Lopez has been teaching children from coast to coast to swim since 2005. She teaches throughout the year in Arizona, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Cari is honored to be part of the Infant Aquatics team and to add this valuable technique to her repertoire of skills. She is passionate when it comes to infant swimming and water safety. Cari has a gift of recognizing the differences in each child and teaches to each individual's need.
Cari is no stranger to the water. Born and raised in Arizona, she spent most of her childhood in the pool. Cari also swam competitively for more than 10 years. She is the proud mother of two beautiful girls, one with special needs. As the parent of a special needs child, Cari has a soft place in her heart for children with disabilities. Her patience and compassion coupled with a fun-loving sense of humor, is what keeps her students coming back year after year.
As a highly-trained instructor, Cari's background offers a wide variety of teaching techniques. This allows her to fulfill her ultimate goal of providing each child with a positive water experience while teaching the necessary principles to be safe in and around water.
- Teaching aquatic survival since 2005
- Intensive Infant Aquatic Survival Training
- Infant Aquatics Stroke Specialist
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hands-on experience with early childhood development
- Member of USSSA (United States Swim School Association)
All new students receive 4 private 10 minute lessons each week, Monday through Thursday for 4 to 6 weeks before progressing into once weekly 30 minute group classes
When are private lessons scheduled?
Weekly, Monday through Thursday
Where are private lessons scheduled?
Various residential pools
How long does the program take?
New students: Infants under one year, 4 week commitment
Children 12 months and up, 6 week commitment
How do I get started?
Call Cari for more information, pricing and to setup a time to observe
When Can We Join a Group Class?
Upon completion of private lessons, all students are encouraged to join a group class for retention, enjoyment and skill enhancement. The cost of the session will be pro-rated according to the number of weeks remaining in the current session.
