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 | 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...
