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Let's Keep Swimming!
Kids are quick to forget skills when they aren’t repeated, which is why our lessons follow a daily format — it helps them build on what they learn right away. But the progress doesn’t have to stop when lessons end. Keeping your child swimming throughout the summer helps strengthen those skills and boosts confidence in the water. A few weeks of initial lessons and a simple yearly refresher can make a big difference. However, regular practice at home matters just as much. Here are some easy ways to reinforce the skills we teach in class so your swimmer keeps growing long after lessons are over.
Blowing Bubbles
One of the first things we teach our students is blowing bubbles in the water! This helps them not only get comfortable with their faces in the water, but also teaches them to blow out so they don't get water in their noses and mouths.
Face Down
Another fundamental aspect of swimming that we teach is to put faces down in the water. When a child's face gets lifted up, their body sinks. When they put their faces toward the bottom of the pool, they naturally stay on top of the water.
Holding our Bubble
We teach students to hold their bubble in the water. They get a big breath and hold it in so they don't swallow water!
Ice Cream Scoops
We tell our students to pretend they are scooping ice cream to mimic the way they are supposed to move their arms when swimming. We tell them to get as much ice cream as they can with deep arm strokes!
Kicking Our Feet
We always encourage fast kicking so our students can move more efficiently in the water. While not important in recreational settings, we want them to be skilled in kicking when it comes to an emergency situation!
Other Reminders:
Try to limit puddle jumpers and floaties when possible.
They teach kids to swim with their head up, which causes sinking when the float is removed. Building confidence without flotation helps them learn real swimming skills.
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Encourage kids to practice with their face in the water always.
Even small moments—blowing bubbles, gentle submersion—help them stay comfortable and confident.​
Praise effort, not perfection.
Confidence grows fastest when kids feel proud of trying, not pressured to get it right immediately.