by Betsy Stern | Sep 20, 2021 | uncategorized
Next week is “Kids take over the kitchen day”, which may or may not be a day to celebrate if your kids are as messy as mine. Just kidding! Getting into the kitchen is a great way to let your kids showcase their independence and creativity…even if it...
by Betsy Stern | Sep 13, 2021 | uncategorized
We are all getting used to a brand-new school year, and after the craziness of the last school year, it’s hard to remember what “normal” even looks like. While the pandemic isn’t over, kids are in school in person this year and I’m already bracing myself for chaotic...
by Betsy Stern | Sep 12, 2021 | uncategorized
It’s September already. SEPTEMBER! How did that happen and how is the start of another school year? This summer was a bit of blur for me…full of traveling and friends and family and activities galore. After the Covid summer of 2020, I was so excited to sign up...
by Betsy Stern | Sep 9, 2021 | uncategorized
My son is 9. He has been swimming at SwimWest since he was literally in (swim) diapers. We started when we first moved to the Madison area 8 years ago, and we have continued ever since. He has progressed from Parent-Tot to the stairs to the side platforms and now,...
by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2021 | uncategorized
My kids are lucky enough to have 2 sets of awesome grandparents…but neither set lives in Wisconsin. This means our trips to visit are jam-packed with grandparent snuggles and spoils, but unfortunately we don’t get those day-to-day interactions that would happen...
by Betsy Stern | Aug 9, 2021 | uncategorized
Whether your child is brand-new to swimming or has been doing it for years, every swimmer is bound to feel anxious about lessons once in awhile. Maybe they haven’t had a lesson for years, or maybe they have a new swim instructor or maybe they are afraid of...
by Betsy Stern | Jul 21, 2021 | uncategorized
As your swimmer progresses through the swim levels at SwimWest, they will eventually make it to the LAP LANE! This is a big step in your swimmer’s journey, and a great way to prepare them for a lifetime of fitness in the pool. Depending on their class level, they will...
by Betsy Stern | Jul 21, 2021 | uncategorized
This summer, add one of our amazing Madison-area beaches to your family bucket list! We are beyond lucky to have so many amazing options right here in the Madison area (many of which are FREE!), and we’ve put together a round up of some of our favorite local swimming...
by Betsy Stern | Jul 12, 2021 | uncategorized
Parents know swimming is a critical safety skill – and swim lessons are a critical part of helping kids learn the hows and whys of water safety. From water awareness to skill building, SwimWest makes safety its number one priority. But how can you help make sure...
by Betsy Stern | Jul 7, 2021 | uncategorized
It’s lake season! Summer in Madison wouldn’t be the same without our beautiful lakes – from boating to fishing to kayaking to swimming – and there is always a (GREAT!) reason to get out on the water. Whether you’re hopping into one of our natural watering...
