Jodi Beard
Hello, my name is Jodi Beard and I am the proud owner of Little Fins. My husband and I reside in Rome, Georgia and have been blessed with two beautiful sons. Since my children were constantly around pools and lakes, I wanted to give them the skills to survive the unthinkable. While researching swim lessons, I learned that most programs teach children to "swim" only for as long as they can hold their breath. Then what?
I discovered Infant Aquatics by chance and was amazed at how much common sense it made. Their philosophy was so different, and the more I learned about the program, the more I wanted to be involved in it. I am now proud to be a certified Infant Aquatic Survival instructor, having spent over 100 hours of intensive hands on training with a master instructor. I have also completed academic study in the areas of child development, behavioral psychology and infant physiology.
At Little Fins we strive to teach the same valuable lessons to our students that our own children have learned. Infants and toddlers learn to swim face down in the water, rotate over onto their backs to rest and breathe, then roll back over to a facedown position and continue this sequence until the ultimate goal is reached – safety. Whether it's attaining the pool edge or steps, or being unable to reach their destination and rolling over to breathe on their back, our students learn lifesaving skills in every lesson. These skills are practiced over and over until they become automatic. This could save your child's life.
My mission is to teach children skills to enable them to survive an accidental encounter with the water. I have heard of countless incidents where children have tragically drowned. One such incident happened in my home town. A couple with a small child bought a new home that had a pool. The parents were so worried about their child drowning that they had the pool filled in to prevent any accidents. Tragically, while on vacation, their child drowned in a hotel pool. Sadly, there are many preventable stories like this.
I am excited to be able to provide this lifesaving service to members of my community and surrounding areas. I invite you to visit our facilities and encourage you to speak with others who are benefiting from our knowledge and expertise. Our goal is to teach your child to survive an aquatic accident, while also learning to enjoy a lifetime of fun in the water.
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?
Mornings and afternoons available. Call for scheduling.
Where are private lessons scheduled?
All lessons are taught an private indoor pool at 26 Virginia Circle, Rome, Georgia
How long does the program take?
New students: Infants under one year, 4 week commitment
Children 12 months and up, 6 week commitment
What is the cost?
Infants under one year, not yet walking - $320
Children over one year or walking - $475
6 weeks - 24 private lessons
*Since lessons are individualized, each child progresses at his/her own pace. Duration of lessons depends on age, temperament and coordination, Should a child complete the program in less time, a credit towards group lessons will be issued. If the child takes longer then the pre-paid session there will be a charge of $75.00 per week for the duration of the lesson time.
How do I enroll?
- Call Jodi to arrange lesson observation.
- Fill out registration file at pool and pay the non-refundable $100 fee ($50 for siblings) to secure a slot on the schedule OR have paperwork emailed to you and mail the deposit and paperwork back to me.
- Reserve a time slot for your child
We start new students every Monday, whenever there are openings on the schedule. Once the schedule is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list.
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.
