How to Do the Butterfly Stroke for Beginners
The butterfly stroke is a swimming technique that showcases gracefulness and power. It requires strength, coordination, and proper form, making it one of the most challenging strokes as it utilizes
Swim Curriculum
Splashing through the Snow: Benefits of Winter Swimming for Kids
Temperatures are dropping, and commonly, so do swimming lesson registrations, with the belief that cold weather makes swimming less enjoyable or beneficial for kids. Did you know that by continuing
7 Backstroke Drills for Young Swimmers
Swimming is not only a fun and rigorous sport, but also a valuable life skill for people of all ages. Children as young as six months old can learn the
Explore Custom Swim Classes
Many of us grew up at a time when swimming lessons were much more informal than they are now. Either by a family member in a backyard pool, or perhaps
Discover Swim Program Updates
At Bear Paddle, we know that the more your child is in the water, the stronger the progress they will make. That is why we are excited to announce some
Learn Swim Tips for Families
We asked some of our expert Bear Paddle parents on advice they have to offer to both new Bear Paddle families, as well as to those considering swim lessons for
What’s Your Swim Story?
Everyone has one. It might be your childhood swim lessons, a recent vacation, or a memory from a favorite experience in water. At Bear Paddle, we want to be your
Swimming at Bear Paddle
Local Louisville Mom, Ashley Glass, shares her experience about her swim lessons at Bear Paddle. For the last couple of years I have wanted to enroll the kids in swimming
Educational Benefits of Swimming
How Swimming Helps Kids Do Better in School Looking for reasons to get your kids into swimming? Several studies recently have shown there are a number of educational benefits of
Do Swim Lessons Exhaust Kids
Will My Kids Be Too Tired For Swim Lessons After A Day In School? School involves sitting still and mental activity. Young bodies need a fun outlet to vent their
Don’t Eat And Swim
It’s good to fuel up before any activity. If you have a meal or a snack before you go swimming, make sure to wait at least 30 minutes before getting
Breaststroke Progression Tips
Breaststroke is regarded as one of the most difficult swimming strokes to learn. The timing of the Breaststroke kick also known as the “whip kick” can be a challenge. Patience