THE EVOLUTION OF ELITE JUNIOR II We make it a point to self-evaluate our program on a regular basis and take a hard look at what we are teaching, why we are teaching it, and how we are teaching it. The one area of the program our Aquatics Director, Jack Young, has had his eye […]

I think many of us growing up remember our parents or authorities at the local swimming pool saying that we had to wait a minimum of 30 minutes before we could get into the water after eating a meal. This has been medically proven to not be the case. However, it is not ideal to […]

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death among United States adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledges that formal swim lessons […]

As we conclude safety weeks here at Barron swim school, we think it is important for our members to hear our conclusions. The response from our teachers, students, and parents has been overwhelmingly positive. Our goal was to conduct a normal class as much as possible while wearing clothes, a segment with lifejackets, and a […]

Did you know that 10 people drown every day in the United States? Did you know the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 – 5 is drowning? Those are pretty sobering statistics. A big part of our mission and curriculum is teaching our students to be respectful of all bodies of water […]

At Barron, we offer three weeks of Accelerated classes to prepare for the Summer season. What are Accelerated Classes? They are intensified swim lessons — you receive 5 lessons in one week as opposed to 4 lessons in a month. 3 REASONS WHY YOUR CHILD SHOULD TAKE ACCELERATED CLASSES: CONSISTENT TEACHER – Throughout the week, you will […]

Don’t underestimate the importance of bath time! When it comes to your child and swimming, one of the most important things you can do to get your child comfortable in the water is to make bath time fun and relaxing. From your child’s first bath, it is important for them to be practicing all of […]

You might have looked into the pool and seen your child using two noodles when kicking instead of one, which they have always been using. We have seen a couple of eyebrows raised and interesting looks on parents faces this week. First off, that is a great sign you are so observant. Next, we are […]

WHAT TO EXPECT Baby Bears is a 3-6 month old class geared towards comfort and water safety. It is important for you and your child to know that everyone will progress at a different pace. Some students may become acclimated during their first lesson, and others may take a few weeks. In this class, we […]