by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Swim Safety
MADISON (WKOW) — May is National Drowning Month and Saturday swimmers in Madison learned what to do if someone gets in trouble in the water. SwimWest hosted a free training to teach kids about safety in and around the pool. There was also a jump house, tattoos and a... by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Swim Safety
Enjoying Dane County’s Outdoor Lakes The temperature has finally crept up to where an outdoor water adventure seems like a possibility. In Dane County, we are so lucky to have our pick of many fantastic lakes, rivers, and streams. But before you hit the road to the... by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | uncategorized
Let’s face it: swimming is a LOT less intimidating when you’re a kid. As an adult, I’ve had to swallow my insecurities and force myself to squeeze into my swimsuit and head to the pool. This is the first year my family purchased a pool membership, which means we head... by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Swim Safety, Swim Tips
Celebrating the Fourth of July is always so much fun with kids, and there are tons of options for family-friendly fun here in the Madison area. From seeing fireworks, hosting BBQs, heading out on one of our lovely local lakes, hitting the pool or just relaxing at... by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Why Swim Lesssons
It’s never too late to learn to be safe around water . . . We at SwimWest don’t usually follow celebrity gossip but the recent news about 40-year-old performer, John Legend, created quite the buzz even among us. He announced via Twitter that “he couldn’t really...