Sea Otter Swim Lessons Blog
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The importance of young swimmers going underwater
Going underwater is an important part of swim lessons, but can also be scary for younger kids who are just getting started in the water. At Sea Otter, we encourage instructors to put a child...
Life Lessons We Can Teach Our Children From the Olympics
The Olympic games start Aug. 5 and we are so excited to watch! We find the olympics inspiring and love watching the athletes compete in swimming, gymnastics, soccer, and all of the other...
Should I Keep My Child in Swim Floaties At Home?
Kids love floaties because they can jump in the pool from the side and pop back up to the surface and roam about the water on their “own.” Parents love floaties because they give children a...
Is My Child Ready for Swim Team?
Being part of our Stingrays Swim Team can offer many benefits. If your child hasn’t been on our swim team before and is interested in joining, here is how you can assess if they are ready. Swim Team is Different than Swim Lessons Our swim lessons give swimmers...
What Are the Benefits of Joining Swim Team?
Joining a swim team can give kids many benefits and be incredibly rewarding. It gives them the chance to be part of a team, build camaraderie, improve skills, get consistent physical activity, set and strive for goals, and have a lot of fun! Our non-competitive...
6 Fun Things to do this Summer in Placer County
It's finally time for those long dog days of summer! You don't need a fancy vacation to have fun this summer or to entertain your kids. We've rounded up 6 fun things to do this summer that are right here in Placer County. iFly Indoor Skydiving Do you have an...
Start weekly swim lessons after completing a session
If your child joined our session program, then chances are they are making great waves in the pool. Our session program gives kids swimming instruction and practice each day, so they can quickly learn new skills. ...
How long will it take my child to learn to swim?
When you sign your child up for swim lessons, you probably want to know how long it will take for them to learn to swim. This helps you plan out your time, budget and social activities for swimming. While we can’t give a definitive answer on how long it will take your...
When will my child be water safe?
A question that we get asked a lot of the time is "When will my child water safe?" The truth is no one is ever completely water safe, but there are things we can do to help our children be safer in and around the water. The National Drowning Prevention Alliance...
The Importance of Clothing Week
Once a year we have Clothing Week, a special week where swimmers come to lessons and get in the water fully dressed. This year, clothing week will be May 2–7 for all swimmers in lessons. Why We Have Clothing Week According to the CDC, every day, two children under 14...
What do your different swim levels mean?
We have 8 swim levels within our program: Frog Crab Fish Piranha Sea Otter Dolphin Great White Killer Whale New swimmers are placed into a level upon registering, based on their ability and comfort in the water. Their swim instructor will then see their level and be...
Isn’t Four Months Too Young to Start My Child in Swim Lessons?
Swimmers can join our lessons starting at four months old. We believe learning swim skills early can teach children invaluable safety skills and help set the foundation for a healthy attitude about water. Starting lessons early can also help little ones develop a...
My child has special needs. Do you have a swim program for him?
At Sea Otter, we are especially proud of our adaptive swim program–The Aqua Stars, which provides high-quality swim lessons to children and adults with special needs. We focused on six types of special...
What should I do if my child cries during swim lessons?
We know it can be difficult when your child cries during swim lessons. We want you to know that you are not alone! It can often take young swimmers time to get used to being in the water with a new person. We want to help and support you through this process. If your...
What kind of training does your staff have?
Our highly trained swim instructors help set us apart from other swim lesson facilities. Our curriculum is based in childhood development and we update our program based on the United States Swim School...
Should I sign my child up for a session or weekly swim lessons?
During the Spring and Summer, we offer two different swim programs at Sea Otter Swim Lessons. Read below to see the differences between the two programs and see which one is right for you! Two-Week Session Swim Program Our two-week session program runs March through...
Six Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Their First Swim Lesson
Starting something new can be intimidating or scary for a child, especially swim lessons. But it can also be very exciting! Here are some tips to help you and your swimmer so their...
Adaptive Swim Lessons Contest––Win a Free Mini Photoshoot!
At Sea Otter, we are very proud of our adaptive swim program, The Aqua Stars! This program was specially designed for individuals with special needs and we have heard multiple stories of how...