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 […]

At Barron Swim School, we developed our program to create the best environment for children to learn to swim by attending a regular weekly class. While we understand there are times when missing class is necessary, here are the reasons regular attendance is so important and what to do when you have to miss a […]

We often get questions about ear infections, why they occur, and what to do for them. Here is a brief article, which will help with these issues. Many people believe that pool water enters the ear and causes an ear infection. That is not the case. The eardrum provides a physical barrier to anything entering […]

Every student at Barron Swim School enjoys receiving their different colored wristbands to identify where they go for their class. Did you know these wristbands also help us keep the kids and the pool area safe? Here are a couple ways in which the colored wristbands keep our children in a safe environment. THEY SERVE […]