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Waves Swim School, Columbia:
Waves Swim School is a progressive and holistic swim school based in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Waves Swim School specializes in private swim lessons and offers courses in swimming pools in Columbia, Irmo, Chapin, and Lexington, SC. Waves uses backyard and community pools for instruction throughout the Columbia, SC area. Our fully certified instructors have over 50 years of combined experience with all ages and experience levels.

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All instructors are personally trained by Greg, the owner in his approach to swimming instruction. Whether you are training for triathalons, want your 8 year old to get more competitive in his/her strokes, or have an infant that you want to learn safety techniques around the water; Waves Swim School can provide instruction tailored to each individual person's needs. Waves Swim School exists to change lives and to provide lifelong skills.

Philosophy :

Photo of Swim Lessons in Columbia, SCWaves Swim School's philosophy is simple. To offer a high level of swimming instruction focusing on technique and safety in a 1-on-1 environment. Our instructors are certified and have gone through intense training and most of our instructors have many years of experience teaching all levels of water instruction.

We do not use flotation assistance for our instruction. Kickboards are used only for isolation and direction. We believe that children learn at their own pace with their own bodies through specific and systematic techniques. We also believe that swimming is fun, especially when a child or adult receives positive direction and praise. Our techniques are proven through experience with hundreds of children and adults.

Programs :

- Swimming lessons for children and adults
- Private lessons
- We provide classes in swimming pools in Columbia, Irmo, Chapin and Lexington

FAQs:


What does my child need to bring to lessons?

A child only needs to bring him/herself and a towel. Some children prefer goggles. Although goggles are not needed and discouraged, instructors will teach children with goggles.

I have my own pool, can I have other friends come to the pool so that more children can be taught while the instructor is there?

Definitely, in fact, for every family that you bring to the pool and they take at least five lessons, we will give you one free lesson. When traveling to pools, we like to have a minimum of two lessons at each pool, if at all possible.

Can I sit beside my children when they are in their lesson?

While we teach swimming, our policy is that parents and/or guardians are either on the other side of the pool, or far enough away as to not distract the instructor or the student. If at anytime the instructor needs assistance, they will safely move the student and call the parent or guardian.

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Address: 1104 Javelin Ct, Columbia, South Carolina , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-07-30 were from:

FL; Irmo/SC; Elgin; Columbia, SC; and more.
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ID Tech Camps, Georgia
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Summer programs include week-long, tech-related day camps for children ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), as well as 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18 (iD Tech Academies).

This unique tech camp environment unites students who often have similar interests, providing a foundation for new, long-term friendships. Students receive exposure to the industry’s best software (from Apple, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, and more), empowering and preparing campers for a real-world future in tech.

We recruit tech-savvy, energetic instructors from prestigious universities, and train them in-person. Our goal is to ensure that every location is comprised of experienced, returning camp counselors along with new individuals who bring a fresh perspective to camp.

“My son really enjoyed the camp! The director was very accommodating with me having to drop my son off late due to tutoring sessions. As parents, we were really impressed by the game he created.”
- Lee W., Parent, Emory University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:

iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long day camps for ages 7-17

- Week-long overnight camps for ages 10-17

iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18

Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all of our iD Academy locations.
Fundación Real Madrid Campus Experience Soccer Camp, Atlético de Madrid Soccer Camp, Barça Academy Clinic, Spain Federation National Team International Soccer Camp
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1999, Soccer Camps International is a global leader in facilitating entry to prestigious soccer football camps in Europe.

• Our Spanish soccer camps include intensive summer programs for boys and girls of ages 9 to 17 years old across different locations in Madrid and Barcelona, two of the most football-crazy cities in the world with legendary soccer teams in Spain!

• Soccer Camps International also works in association with the Spanish Soccer Federation International Soccer Camp in Madrid.

• Camps are run by highly experienced certified football coaches with many years of experience teaching young soccer players the best soccer drills.

• The Barça Academy Clinic camp is located at the official training facilities of FC Barcelona, and practices are hosted at FC Barcelona’s official training fields.

• This Official Atlético de Madrid Soccer Camp, in Madrid, Spain, is an incredible opportunity to experience specialized soccer training with one of the world’s most successful youth football academies and their expert UEFA qualified academy football coaches at Atletico de Madrid Academy Training Center.

With Soccer Camps International, you will:
• Make new friends from all over the world
• Learn new cultures
• Become a better and more competitive soccer player
• Develop new soccer skills with the best coaching methods in Europe
• Challenge yourself and test your soccer ability against international soccer players.
Spanish Soccer Federation International Soccer Camp:
• Residential camp for boys ages 10-17 years old (Spanish language classes option)

Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience:
• Residential football camps for boys ages 7-17 years (Spanish or English Classes option)

Atletico de Madrid Soccer Camp:
• Residential soccer camps for boys ages 11-17 years

Barça Academy Clinic:

• Residential / intensive camps for boys & girls ages 11-16 years
South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Located in downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a wide range of entertaining and educational summer camps for children. In partnership with Engineering for Kids, the museum offers a variety of 1-week day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers.

Each week, the camp days will be broken down into morning and afternoon sessions. Full-day and half-day options are available. Convenient for kids from Darlington, Lee, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter Counties.
1-Week Engineering-Based Summer Camps
- Full day & half-day options available

Camps include:
- LEGO: Mindstorm
- LEGO: How Amusing
- LEGO: Rescue Mission
- Heroes Week
- Momentum Madness
- Survivor: Engineers Cove
- Game Design: Racing Games
- The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
- Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
Little Otter Swim School, Charlotte
Courses / Programs
Little Otter Swim School in Charlotte provides families with an alternative to “typical” swim lessons. We proudly provide year-round, small group instruction to children in our warm indoor swimming pool where parents can watch their child’s progress from the comfortable viewing gallery.

Our instructors are experienced caring professionals who have a passion for teaching swimming and water safety. Our state of the art pool sanitation system lets your child swim in a sparkling-clean pool without the chlorine effects of red eyes, itchy skin, green hair or sensitivity to chlorine in the air. We teach children in a manner that is respectful of their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Year-round swim classes for children:

- Parent & Baby Classes (6 months to 18 months)

- Parent & Toddler Classes (19 to 36 months)

- Semi-Private Instruction

- Beginner and Intermediate Classes (3-6 years +)

- Advanced Swim Lessons (5-8 years +)
Tennessee Tech University
Courses / Programs
Tennessee Tech University (TTU) is a public, co-educational and comprehensive university located in Cookeville, TN, 82 miles east of Nashville. The Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness at TTU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in physical and sports related categories including Pre-Physical Therapy Fitness & Lifetime Wellness, Adapted Physical Education, and more.

The educational experiences and training provided by the department are diverse and in-depth. Our program is designed to individually cater to students who are interested in a variety of professional fields ranging from allied health, physical education, coaching, and also sports administration.

Our undergraduate degrees can lead to a K-12 teacher licensure endorsement in the State of Tennessee. Programs are approved by the State of Tennessee and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

With an enrollment of almost 10,000 students, and more than 50% of classes with 20 students or less, strong faculty/student relationships are a hallmark of a TTU educational experience.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Coaching and Sport Administration
- Fitness and Wellness
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Teacher Licensure (K-12)
- Recreation & Leisure Management

Graduate Degree Programs (Online):
- Elementary & Middle School Physical Education
- Licensure Course
- Fitness & Lifetime Wellness
- Adapted Physical Education
Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest SC
Courses / Programs
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, one hour west of Greenville, Camp Chatuga is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls in Grades 1 through 11. We provide 1-4 week camp options where campers choose their own daily activities from over 20 available choices.

Daily Activity groups are kept small so each camper receives personal attention. Each evening at Camp Chatuga includes a fun-filled, entertaining activity for all to enjoy.

Our ratio of campers to staff is an outstanding 4 to 1. Chatuga strives to keep costs down without compromising quality or care, as it is our desire to make camp affordable for your family.
1-4 Week Traditional Summer Camp Programs:

- For Students in Grades 1-11

Activities include:
- Animal Care
- Archery
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Guitar
- Horse Care / Horseback
- Nature
- Outdoor Living Skills
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water-skiing
- Wake Boarding