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How often do your older dc (aged 8 to 13ish) swim cycle?

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Myname23 · 26/07/2022 16:23

Just curious after seeing lots of families biking & hiking on insta & sea swimming... My 3 dc 8, 10 & 11 go for a half hour swimming lesson once a week & that's it, no hols this year & no family swim time at local pool due to increasing amount of swimming lessons after covid.. No other pool or beach locally...
Dd8 can't cycle, dc 11 & 12 never go out on their bikes..
Would love to be outdoorsy & think it would be good for my dc's development.. What's the norm?
I never learned to swim or cycle growing up, still can't do either 😢

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Myname23 · 27/07/2022 08:11

Sounds idyllic @boopdeflouff ,the only way my 3 will get extra swim time is if I pay for an extra swim lesson I can't afford... Also wouldn't be able to as the wait lists are huge they are lucky to even be getting lessons..

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Natsku · 27/07/2022 08:19

Are there any pools a bit further away that have family swim sessions that you could all go to maybe once a month? Just some time actually playing in the pool rather than doing lessons can make a difference as lessons can be quite boring so its not going to make them enjoy swimming.

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Myname23 · 27/07/2022 12:02

Natsku · 27/07/2022 08:19

Are there any pools a bit further away that have family swim sessions that you could all go to maybe once a month? Just some time actually playing in the pool rather than doing lessons can make a difference as lessons can be quite boring so its not going to make them enjoy swimming.

The nearest one is 25 miles away...

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Natsku · 27/07/2022 13:45

Ah right, that is a bit too far, especially with petrol prices these days.

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Myname23 · 27/07/2022 13:48

It really is.. Would be 50 mile round trip..

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Myname23 · 28/07/2022 16:08

liveforsummer · 26/07/2022 16:49

Weekly lessons for swimming and extra on holidays. We are at a haven site just now so they are swimming every day. We don't do family swims because I hate it and I don't think they can just go together at our local pool atm due to still being some covid style pod hire which tbh is just dull. Mine could ride bikes at 5 (dd1) and 3 (dd2) and we used to cycle quite often however since we got our little dog 2 years ago it's not something we do as a family any more. Dd2 still gets bike out occasionally to play in the street Dd1 doesn't bother much. They horse ride though - 3 times a week on average and we go on nice long walks with the dog when we find time, occasionally body board or swim at the beach but we are heat lovers so would do that more in a hotter country 😆so all in all pretty outdoorsy.

Sounds good, we've had no holiday this year so the dc haven't had a chance to practice their skills

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APurpleSquirrel · 28/07/2022 16:28

DC (7 & 4) do a weekly swimming lesson & from Sept DD7 will be doing a second lesson with school, so twice a week.
DD can cycle but isn't confident so we're planning to focus on that over the summer holidays. DS (4) prefers his scooter but will try & get him to practice (has stabilisers).
DD also does gymnastics & DS will hopefully be starting soon; & looking at both archery & martial arts.
We often go for walks at weekends & do family swims about once a month or so; & go to the beach several times a year - DD can boogie board but DS isn't keen yet.

namechange7654 · 28/07/2022 16:36

This is a constant source of guilt for me. All my primary aged kids can technically ride a bike, but only in a straight line on level tarmac, and they can all swim, but only a width- they're not safe out of their depth.

I guess it's just a case of spending more time. But while they're still a bit rubbish, it's really not fun! Also, my kids are fundamentally non athletic (I have no idea where they get it from..... 🙋‍♀️)

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