The beginning of the year is a popular time for parents to plan their family trips and vacations for the year, and beach trips are often at the top of the list. This means that now is the time for parents to enroll their children in swim lessons, as safer summer swimming starts long before the summer months.
The AAP recommends children over the age of one learn how to swim and building comfort and confidence in the water can set your child up for success and less stressful pool and beach trips. According to the CDC, drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the US. While that statistic is scary, year-round weekly swimming lessons can help children stay safer around the water.
Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Children typically become restless in colder months when they can’t be active outside, and parents learn this the hard way. Swimming is one of the best exercises when it comes to releasing healthy endorphins and reducing cortisol (the main stress hormone) levels in the body. Not to mention, regular physical activity, such as swimming, can help promote better sleep patterns in children. Swimming provides a good workout and helps tire the body, leading to more restful sleep.
Swimming year round has both mental and physical benefits. It contributes to children's development and has many health benefits. Children tend to respond positively to structured routines. Consistently participating in swimming lessons helps children anticipate and understand what to expect, alleviating the stress associated with uncertainty. Part of our focus includes increasing their confidence, social skills, and overall awareness of young, developing children.
Boost the Immune System
Surprisingly, staying active through swimming will improve your child’s immune system and help fight off illness. Swimming consistently activates the cardiovascular system, improves lungs capacity and respiratory function and increases blood circulation. This combination of benefits contributes significantly to active swimmers’ well-being.
Summer is coming...
Parents often ask us when is the best time for kids to learn to swim. We believe that continuous weekly swim lessons year-round is the best way to make consistent progress in the water. Now is a fantastic time to start swimming lessons since it gives a child time to build skills, confidence, and excitement about swimming for peak swim season. The earlier they are exposed to the water, the more comfortable and confident they feel at the pool.
The summer sun often means spending time with friends at our favorite local pools and go on waterfront vacations with our families. Or, perhaps your family is planning a trip that involves some much-needed pool time. Any way you look at it, swimming is a fun way to spend time outdoors with your household. Knowing your young one is building swimming skills and gaining confidence will give you comfort that your kids will be prepared for better days ahead.
Our pools are comfortable and family-friendly!
We make it possible to swim comfortably year-round. With 90-degree water at every Big Blue location, shivering in the pool is never a part of learning with us. While your child learns, you can relax in our comfortable, WiFi-enabled viewing lobby. Our bright and welcoming spaces staffed with professional swim instructors are an ideal place to start learning a new and essential skill.
Here at Big Blue, it’s always a great time to get into the water. If water safety and confident swimming are some of your family's goals for summer, read below for why now is the perfect time to get started with weekly swim lessons.
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This article is sponsored by Big Blue Swim School in Glendale Heights.
We’re so confident you and your little swimmer will love our swimming classes that we encourage you to book a no-risk, free trial lesson. Parents can choose to start or stop lessons whenever they please without obligation.
Learn more about the curriculum and philosophy at Big Blue Swim School Glendale Heights. We appreciate your dedication to helping your children become safer, stronger swimmers.
