St. Gabriel School – St. Gabriel Carnival
Auction Ends: May 1, 2015 06:00 AM PDT

Camps, Classes

La Petite Baleen - $100 Off Swimming Lessons

Item Number
155
Estimated Value
100 USD
Leading Bid
80 USD
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

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Item Description

Receive $100 towards classes at one of four Bay Area locations in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, San Bruno and Atherton. Weekly, 30-minute lessons are offered year-round at all levels of proficiency, from ages two months to adult.  

History

La Petite Baleen began in the backyard pool of John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid’s Half Moon Bay home in 1979.  As public school teachers, they were looking for a creative outlet for their love of children and the water.  With three young children of their own and several local families, they developed an in-depth curriculum and ribbon level system for their “aquatic classroom.”  John and Irene’s developmental aquatic program emphasizes a balance between love and discipline, thus teaching not only swimming, but also self-esteem and coping skills.

Philosophy

Learning life skills through swimming is our philosophy at La Petite Baleen. Through progress reports, phone conferences, newsletters and our knowledgeable staff, we educate and inform parents as an important part of our teaching team.  We believe that aquatic child development extends beyond our swimming pools and into the heart of our families’ homes.  In addition to physical swimming skills, our students learn emotional skills such as:

  • Listening to and following directions
  • Social interaction and teamwork
  • Respect for oneself and others
  • Overcoming obstacles and facing fears

Our motto at La Petite Baleen is “Pace, Pattern, Compassion and Fun!” These four components keep us focused on very important teaching ideas, which are essential to our vision and program.