Is Your Child a Future Swimmer or Diver for a Worldwide Athletic Competition?
We all have swimming and diving on the brain because of the amazing swim and dive teams that competed in Tokyo, Japan, recently. The United States has taken home the most medals in swimming with 30 total (10 more than the next country Australia). America won the most gold, silver, and bronze medals and finished […]
Tackling Separation Anxiety During Swim Lessons
Separation anxiety is part of a parent’s life, especially if you have young toddlers or infants. While it is usually a passing phase, there are times in your child’s life when you really do need to separate from them. During formal swim lessons is one of those times. Although this is not true for any […]
Soak Up the Fun at Emler’s Swim Station
It’s summer. Your kids are tired of being inside but it’s too hot to play outside, so they are probably fighting or driving you crazy every five minutes. What’s a parent to do? Consider making a reservation at one of Emler’s Swim Stations! If you don’t have a swimming pool in your backyard or a […]
The Benefits of Swim Clinics
Now that the academic year is winding down, it’s time to jump out of school and into the pool! Parents may be thinking about signing their kiddos up for swim clinics, and why not? There are a multitude of advantages and benefits to attending weekly swim clinics. Plus, it’s giving your child the gift of […]
What Makes A Great Swim Teacher
Do you remember learning how to swim? Many people remember achieving this milestone, and well they should! When you reminisce about splashing in the water, are your memories good or not-so-good? How you recall your swim lessons, whether formal or informal, largely depend on your swim instructor. At Emler Swim School, we want learning to […]
Why Swim Lessons Are Worth the Investment
You get what you pay for. This saying may be trite, but it’s really true whether you are purchasing a new car, a new house, or a new pair of socks. While it might be okay to cut corners when buying socks, it’s not okay to cut corners when trying to find the best swim […]
7 Common Household Drowning Risks You Need To Know About
One inch. One inch of water is all that it takes for a child to drown. One inch of water may not seem like a lot – it’s about the height of a quarter – but it can be fatal to a curious infant or toddler. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths […]
What You Need to Know About Baby Swimming Lessons
Did you know that the earlier your child learns to swim, the better chance they have of not drowning? Studies have shown that swimming lessons can significantly lower drowning rates by a whopping 88%. This is because drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 14. So take note, […]
Why Emler Swim School Partners with Local Nonprofits
The mark of a good business is not just how much money they make but also how they take care of the people that surround them. Emler Swim School prides itself on partnering with local nonprofits because those organizations are critical to the infrastructure of our communities. What happens when business don’t support nonprofits? Local […]
When to Start Swimming Lessons for Kids
Swimming is a great skill to have, especially for young children who are raised around water, whether it’s in a backyard pool or in a nearby lake or ocean. That said, all children benefit from lessons. Read on to find out how they benefit and when to start swimming lessons for kids. What do the […]
