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...
by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Swim Safety
We had an amazing turnout and perfect weather for our Annual Safety Day Event on May 4th! Thank you to all of our families, the community and our staff for making our 23rd annual event so successful! This year, Mrs. Caitlin helped out by showing CPR tips along with...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 11, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Swim Tips, Why Swim Lesssons
As parents, we all understand the safety benefits of swim lessons. Swimming is an extracurricular activity that is fun AND life-saving. But did you know there are many benefits to swim lessons beyond the skills they are learning in the water? Self Confidence: Swim...
by Catherine Bell | Mar 7, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Swim Tips
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jszd2x61′ admin_preview_bg=”] Seeing a child afraid is hard on any parent. Seeing that same child...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 5, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jsvwy5rh’ admin_preview_bg=”] Ear infections are the most common illness in children, and if...
by Catherine Bell | Mar 1, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, SwimWest updates
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jsq0zl8o’ admin_preview_bg=”] Karen Clay says she grew up a small farm girl and in many ways is...
by Betsy Stern | Feb 19, 2019 | Parenting Ideas
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jsbsrssj’ admin_preview_bg=”] For those of us with swimmers and non-swimmers in our brood, keeping...
by Amy Horvath | Feb 15, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-tkh8o8′ admin_preview_bg=”] Chlorine protects us from the harmful bacteria that can grow in our...
