Sea Otter Swim Lessons Blog

May is National Water Safety Month, a campaign to bring awareness to safer and enjoyable aquatic activities. Throughout the year, we want to bring awareness to the risks associated with swimming and water. We strive to equip parents and children with the tools...

Can you believe summer is almost here? Before you know it, the sun will be blazing away and the kids will be out of school. It’s time to start planning for your summer now! We have seven ways you can get ready for the season. 1. Start a summer bucket list Sit down...

    Like anything in life, the more you practice, the quicker you will pick it up. Swim lessons are no different and the more you are able to sneak in practicing skills here and there, the better your kids will be able to perform in the pool. Here are four...

Lets face it, kids cry. Sometimes they have a good reason for doing so, and sometimes we aren’t sure what is bringing them to tears. It’s hard to watch your little one cry during swim lessons, but we know it will be temporary and that with a few tips, they’ll be...

                      Having a baby is certainly one of life’s greatest joys, and one of its biggest challenges. These tiny creatures require special care, extra attention and lots of love to ensure they thrive in...

                      We have developed our own swim program using our background in childhood education and update it regularly based on the United States Swim School Association. This combination helps make our...

                  If you swam with us from Nov 1–Dec 17 and missed a lesson, you are entitled to one free casual booking. Visit or call our office at 916-660-9492 to schedule your free lesson. The lesson must be used in...

                    We think swim lessons are beneficial for children of all ages, no matter what your little one’s swimming ability is. And for kids with ADHD, swim lessons can be especially beneficial and help them...

                    Did you make a New Year’s resolution to spend more quality time together as a family? Then you definitely need to come to one of our Family Swims! Family Swim is an open swim time that we have each...

transition your swimmer from mommy and me lessons to private swim lessons when it’s the right time

Dash the Elf has come back to visit us again at Sea Otter! Dash has come the last three years to help us look after all of the Sea Otter swimmers! He is visiting all the way from the North Pole. Dash is a scout elf sent to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice...

  At Sea Otter Swim Lessons, we pride ourselves in helping kids and adults be safer in and around the water. We believe that learning water safety skills early on can help prevent accidents and can give children the tools they need in case an accident does occur....

                    Just because the weather is cooling down, doesn’t mean our pool is. There are many benefits to staying in lessons during the fall and winter months. Here we list just 7.   Learn important...

                        For children ages four months to 2 ½ years old, we have two swim lesson options.   Parent Tot Our Parent Tot lessons are perfect for babies and toddlers who are just starting out...

Are you an adult who is fearful of swimming or the water? We believe it’s never too late to learn how to swim or to overcome your fears. Whether you have been scared of the water for a long time, or you just want to learn the basic swimming strokes, our swim lessons...