Sea Otter Swim Lessons Blog

We always stress how important it is to practice swimming skills outside of swim lessons. And if you have a pool, you can do this several different ways. But what about those of us without a swimming pool in our backyard? There are still plenty of ways that you can...

Two years old seems too young for a child to learn and accomplish anything in swim lessons, right? If that’s what you’re thinking, we want to show you how much they can do at two! Even the youngest swimmers can accomplish quite a bit in the water. Here are some of the...

Each child learns to swim at a different pace. Some pick up skills and master them quickly while others take time to get comfortable in the water. No matter what kind of learner your swimmer is, here are some ways that you can help them learn to swim faster! 1....

We see it all the time. Your little one comes to swim lessons and clings to you as the teacher pries them away and takes them into the swimming pool. Then, they have a tough time during the lesson and may even cry for the duration of it. It is extremely difficult as a...

Ready to transition your little one from parent tot lessons to private lessons? Whether your little one has reached the age cap (30 months) of being in parent tot lessons or they have just mastered the skills they’ve learned, it’s time to make the switch. Here are...

Once your swim session wraps up, there are a few things you can do to make sure your swimmer maintains the skills they have learned. Throughout the session your child has likely grown in their comfort in the water and even picked up a few different swim and safety...

Most young swimmers are scared of putting their face underwater when they start swim lessons. This is perfectly normal and something we will work on to help them overcome. One of the skills we do to help them combat this fear is blowing bubbles. When kids blow bubbles...

It’s (unofficially) summer! And with that, comes outdoor bbqs, family vacations, and lots of swim days. Unfortunately the swim season is also when we start to see the headlines of tragic drowning incidents around the country. Drowning is the leading cause of...

That's a wrap on Clothing Week! Thank you for bringing your swimmers so they can experience swimming in their clothes. We know it's more work for you as parents to have your swimmers in their clothes for lessons, but we think Clothing Week is so important and worth...

Getting your little one in the water with you is such a fun experience, and such an important one! But because tots are so unpredictable, sometimes those first lessons can include a little bit of tears and uncertainty. If you stick with it though, it will become such...

April is National Autism Awareness Month. We are so proud of our Adaptive Swim program, which has been specially designed to benefit children and adults with a range of special needs, including autism. Swim lessons are so important for children with autism because...

Drowning doesn't always look like we think it does. In fact, 69% of children who have drowned in swimming pools were not expected to be at or in the pool, yet they were found in the water. Many child drowning victims are found with their clothes on. Drownings don’t...

For many of us, starting something new can be scary or intimidating. And for our little ones, fear and angst is normal when they don’t know what to expect with an experience. We know your little one will eventually love our swim lessons and enjoy coming each week, but...

Wondering when the ideal time is to start your little one in swim lessons? Every child is different, so there might be different idyllic ages depending on your family and situation. We break down the benefits of starting at each age so you can decIde what is best for...

We love it when we see dads in the water with their little ones during our Parent Tot lessons. Don’t get us wrong, we love seeing moms in the water too, but there’s something extra precious about daddy and baby in the pool that makes us melt. Not only is it...

Happy New Year! We love this time of year because it gives us a chance to sit and reflect after a busy holiday season. Taking the time to look back on the past year can give you an idea of what you want 2019 to look like. Setting resolutions as a family can help you...

We came back from a relaxing Thanksgiving and found Dash hanging out in the office! We love Dash’s yearly visits. This is the sixth year he has come to Sea Otter to help watch over all our swimmers. Each year, Santa sends him to help keep an eye on the kids in our...

It might seem silly to take your little one to the pool before they can even walk, or crawl, but there are many benefits to starting infants in swim lessons besides the adorable swim diaper you get to buy. Here are six! 1. Bonding Swim lessons give you an opportunity...