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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Skip gymnastics at 5.  Its not really geared toward boys.  Dynamite is overpriced and crowded.  Karate is probably your best bet at this point.  Fencing does not start till age 7 in Montgomery County.  You can do a trial class and see if he likes it.  If he does, then you buy all the gear and continue.  My son loves it.  Swim is great but just know that he probably will only get to be on summer swim teams as the winter ones are very competitive and most kids have been swimming for several years once they hit 6 or so. Summer swim team is fun.  Some of the county pools have it for really cheap but he has to be able to swim ok in the deep water alone (for the young ones ours has an older team member in there with them).[/quote]

True of some winter swim teams, but not all. Some of the bigger ones have a developmental group for 8 & under and some also have a pre-team stroke improvement program that is run like a cross between team and lessons. Just look around a little. [/quote]

We are on the RMSC one and its pretty serious and not at all lesson like.  If he is that sensitive and not ok with loud or constant coach comments, he's better off in swim lessons vs. preteam.  My kid is the middle of the pack.  Its not for beginners.

OP, you need to do swim at least 2-3 a week and not just one 30 minute class to see improvement.

How about music?  I know you are looking at sports, but genetically music may be a better fit.[/quote]

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