Sea Otter Swim Lessons Blog
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Help us Fight Hunger and Win Free Swim Lessons!
Hunger is a reality for 1 in 8 individuals living in Placer, El Dorado and Nevada Counties. That's why we are joining with the Placer Food Bank and hosting a food drive during the month of November. Bring in a non-perishable item to our office November 3—22 and...
Nurturing the Whole Child: Swimming with Injuries and Pains
Swimming is a great exercise and can be especially beneficial for those who have physical limitations or have suffered injuries. Swimming uses all the major muscle groups including shoulders, back, abs, legs, and glutes. It can strengthen, condition, tone, and...
Swim Lessons for Adult Beginners: A Sea Otter Employee Takes Lessons (Part Two)
Amy Motroni does branding and marketing for Sea Otter and is taking swim lessons with one of Sea Otter's instructors. Read about her adult lessons here! When I decided to sign up for swim lessons, I expected it to be a big to-do. But it was actually simple. I got in...
Swim Benefits for Individuals with Special Needs
Swimming is a great sport and activity, not only because of the neurological and social benefits, but because it is an activity that benefits everyone! At Sea Otter, we are especially proud of our adaptive swim program. We focused on six types of special needs...
A Sea Otter Employee Takes Lessons from One of Our Very Own: Part One
Amy Motroni does branding and marketing for Sea Otter and is taking swim lessons with one of Sea Otter's instructors. Read about her adult lessons here! When I first started working at Sea Otter Swim Lessons, I felt a little like a fraud. Here I was working at a swim...
Nothing wrong with a little fun and games!
At Sea Otter, we believe that kids learn best while having fun. In fact, we think the same is also true for adults! That is why we incorporate music, games, and fun into each lesson—all while teaching your swimmer valuable water safety skills. Benefits of fun...
Sea Otter Back to School Giveaway – Win a $25 Target Gift Card!
Sea Otter wants to help you get ready for back to school with a giveaway! Whether you need school supplies, clothes, shoes, entertainment, snacks, or something for your home, Target has it all! To help with the back-to-school mayhem Sea Otter Swim Lessons is...
How Swim Lessons Help with Back to School
It’s almost time to start planning for back to school. We know you are making the school supplies list, shopping for new clothes and shoes, and planning your new back-to-school schedule. Signing up or continuing swim lessons should also be part of your back-to-school...
Ten Free or Inexpensive Family Summer Activities
Summer is in full swing and your kids may be starting to get restless with the long sunny days! We’ve rounded up the best free and inexpensive local activities so you can entertain the kiddos while you aren’t in swim lessons. Summertime Cinema on the Promenade The...
How Swim Lessons Help Visual, Spatial, and Audio Development
As your child interacts with the water and their instructor at Sea Otter Swim Lessons, a lot of activity is happening inside their brain. In addition to learning water safety and swimming techniques, they are also learning how to learn! The experiences they...
Get to Know Salty!
We’d like to introduce you to Salty, the newest member of our swim family! After holding a ‘Name Our Otter’ contest, where nearly 300 entries were submitted, the name Salty was chosen! Get to know Salty a little bit more and be sure to check him out when you...
Nurturing the Whole Child: Neurological Benefits of Swim Lessons
You might have your child in swim lessons at Sea Otter in order for them to learn how to be safer in the water and learn lifesaving swim skills. But did you know that participating in swim lessons at Sea Otter can also enhance your child’s neurological...
7 Ways Sea Otter Swim Lessons Build Character
Musician Gary Clausing once said that, “Every experience is a stitch in the fabric of your character.” We couldn’t agree more here at Sea Otter Swim Lessons, which is why we not only strive to provide every swimmer with the best possible lessons in water safety...
Social Benefits of Sea Otter Swim Lessons
There are social benefits to swim lessons including building self-esteem, and promoting positive social interaction. We all want our children to experience happiness in life. The ability to develop social relationships directly correlates to our perceived happiness...
Swim to Self-Confidence
At Sea Otter Swim Lessons we often hear parents express concern for their child’s safety in and around water, which is why teaching water safety is a major focus for our little swimmers. When children learn to love, respect, and be safe around the water,...
Nurturing the ‘Whole Child’ in 2014
As parents we know that you aren’t just concerned with one aspect of your child’s health but their entire well-being. Physical growth is just as important to you as their social and emotional health. We know that seeing your child succeed in life, no matter the...
Dash the Elf Has Arrived at Sea Otter Swim!!
We are excited to have a very special visitor this year at Sea Otter Swim! His name is Dash and he is the Elf on the Shelf sent by Santa straight from the North Pole to live at the facility! The Elf on the Shelf® is a special scout elf sent from the North Pole...
30 Family (and Budget) Friendly Activities for the Holiday Season
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us! Parties and family gatherings, shopping and wrapping all need to be attended to. The season also means fun, quality time with our loved ones. There are many family friendly events in our area happening all month...