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Local Water Park
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Click on blue "HD" to watch in High Definition, 16:9 aspect ratio
We have a new activity center near us that has an indoor pool with some cool features for kids. The water is not heavliy chlorinated and is at 84deg, which for toddlers is cool. They will last less than 10mins at that temperature if the air temperature is cooler than the water so they also heat the air to about 90deg.
Even with these temperatures, water wicks heat out of the body 25 times faster than air, so I used the wetsuits and kept them from remaining submersed for long periods of time.
This pool has a "beach" which allows the little ones to enter easily. It provides an extended shallow end for them to get comfortable and the gradual slope to the deeper water is so intuitive to them that no "teaching" is required.
I am a big fan of letting them figure out how they want to relate to a space and an activity. Only when they "ask" do I help them with taking a step in their learning. I remember the best thing about my swimming lessons was the 10 minutes of play time at the end. I think learning should be as unstructured and fun as possible.
The facility was recently completed and very well designed. The family room changing provided warm common area and large shower rooms that allowed changing in a warm room. The towles are provided and we had lots of fun with those.
This video was shot in 16:9 aspect ratio, yet despite reading for 2hours about how to get youtube to support this format, all I managed was a hi-def 4:3 vesrion. When I get a chance I will try Vimeo (youtube competitor) since the word s they do support this aspect ratio in hi-def.
Click on blue "HD" to watch in High Definition, 16:9 aspect ratio
We have a new activity center near us that has an indoor pool with some cool features for kids. The water is not heavliy chlorinated and is at 84deg, which for toddlers is cool. They will last less than 10mins at that temperature if the air temperature is cooler than the water so they also heat the air to about 90deg.
Even with these temperatures, water wicks heat out of the body 25 times faster than air, so I used the wetsuits and kept them from remaining submersed for long periods of time.
This pool has a "beach" which allows the little ones to enter easily. It provides an extended shallow end for them to get comfortable and the gradual slope to the deeper water is so intuitive to them that no "teaching" is required.
I am a big fan of letting them figure out how they want to relate to a space and an activity. Only when they "ask" do I help them with taking a step in their learning. I remember the best thing about my swimming lessons was the 10 minutes of play time at the end. I think learning should be as unstructured and fun as possible.
The facility was recently completed and very well designed. The family room changing provided warm common area and large shower rooms that allowed changing in a warm room. The towles are provided and we had lots of fun with those.
This video was shot in 16:9 aspect ratio, yet despite reading for 2hours about how to get youtube to support this format, all I managed was a hi-def 4:3 vesrion. When I get a chance I will try Vimeo (youtube competitor) since the word s they do support this aspect ratio in hi-def.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Recent Videos
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| From Bambini5 |
I have recently moved into a house 4mins from Barbara.
Videos:
New House Oct
Floor surfing Oct31
Nico First Dive Sept20
Nico Second Dive Sept20
Nico&Luca Bike
Luca Bike
Nico Bike
Toddler Class Sept 30
Singing Class
Play Structure
Hat
Ana Nuevo overnight
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wet Suits
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| From Bambini5 |
Video:
Nico First Dive
Nico Second Dive
After a summer of confusion, we finally have begun swimming lessons at the local pool. it is an indoor pool and heated to 90deg F. This seems to be just about warm enough for the little ones to be able to enjoy the water without getting cold within 5 minutes.
We went to a local health club the other evening. They only have open time from 6.30pm to 8pm. This makes no sense in the fall but their pool was supposedly 86deg. it felt more like 80 and the babies started shivering within 5 mins so we had to leave.
This week we are having an Indian summer, so even thought the HOA has stopped heating the pool (not that really heat it in the first place) we decided to buy some wetsuits and try again.
The wetsuits are a little large so they get some flushing, which prevents a layer of warm water staying next to the skin, but they were still able to enjoy the pool for about 25mins before Nico's lips turned a little blue.
It was 96deg today, so we let them walk around in the sunshine for 10mins and then they were ready for another splash.
The wet suits provide bouyancy and warmth. They also have some the latest in coast guard approved kids fun life vests which keeps them from drinking too much water!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ana Nuevo
I took the boys on a short road trip the other weekend. We had all kinds of fun
Video:
Boo Road Trip
They did everything naughty at the hotel except throw the TV in the swimming pool.
Video:
Boo Road Trip
They did everything naughty at the hotel except throw the TV in the swimming pool.
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