by Betsy Stern | Feb 26, 2021 | uncategorized
Swimming is a lot of things – excellent exercise, fun and relaxing, a way to cool down on a hot day and an activity to tire out your kids! Ha! Many people think of swim lessons as a summer activity – hitting the local pool on one of our sweltering...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 26, 2021 | uncategorized
I can still remember my son’s first swim teacher at SwimWest. Her name was Allison and she was incredible – both as a teacher, and as a person. My son was not always easy in those early toddler years, but she handled his personality with ease and got him to both...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 2, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting Ideas, The SwimWest Culture, uncategorized
Each February the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) celebrates American Heart Month, an opportunity to encourage Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in our country, and with Covid causing more...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 2, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting Ideas, uncategorized
Did you know that February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day? I just learned about this “holiday” and, in my opinion, there’s never been a better time to celebrate than 1 year into a pandemic! Seriously, nearly 12 months after our lives flipped upside down, we are...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
Meet Ethan! If you’ve ever been to our Madison West location, you’ve probably seen Ethan around the pool deck, front office or in the pool! Kids love him, and he’s always ready to laugh and have fun. Ethan is also one of our counselors for...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
With kids doing virtual school from home, and families working remotely, there is a constant stream of cooking, snacking, dishes and cleaning. It is NEVER ENDING. (Or maybe my kids just snack more than most?!) Since I work from home, I am often the first one called...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
Disclaimer: Make sure you are following local Covid safety rules and regulations, and it’s always best to make sure you are wearing masks and social distancing whenever possible. It’s been nearly a year since Covid turned our world upside down, and finding ways...
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
I will never forget my son’s first session of swim lessons. We’d completed Parent-Tot already, and he did great. He loved the singing, he loved cuddling next to me, he loved being lifted high in the air and splashing back into the water. Parent-Tot was a huge success,...
by Betsy Stern | Dec 17, 2020 | Holidays
As 2020 comes to a close, I think we are all a bit relieved to see a new year ahead of us. It’s been a long, tough year, and devastating for many who have lost loved ones, closed a business or lost their income due to Covid. Locally, demand for support has increased...
by Betsy Stern | Dec 17, 2020 | Holidays, Parenting Ideas, The SwimWest Culture, uncategorized
Madison is one of the best cities in the country to live, work, exercise or raise a family. I may be biased, but my opinion is backed up by A LOT of publications. Just take a look at this list of awards we’ve won over the past few years, and you’ll see we rank highly...
