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Welcome to the Bear Paddle Swim School Blog. Our results-focused story-based approach to teaching lessons builds confident and skilled swimmers, so parents can rest assured that their child is having fun while learning to swim.

Teach Infant Swim Skills

October 30, 2023

Swimming is just as important for babies as learning how to walk. When they know how to swim properly, they’re better equipped to stay safe around different bodies of water...

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Discover Family Swim Fun!

October 23, 2023

Are you still deciding whether to enroll your kids in swimming lessons? If you’re on the fence, look for a program that has opportunities to swim together as a  family....

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Start Swim Lessons Early

July 18, 2023

Learning to swim is not just a recreational skill; it is a vital life-saving ability that everyone should possess. While people of all ages can benefit from swimming lessons, there’s...

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Why We Love Summer Swim Clinics

May 1, 2023

Being passionate about learning to swim is one thing, but being diligent and tracking against it is another. That’s why we provide every student with a monthly in-water skill assessment,...

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Encourage Kids in Learning to Swim

November 24, 2022

Learning to swim is one of the most important skills your child can learn. According to the CDC, two children under the age of 14 die from drowning every day....

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Prepare Toddlers for Lessons

October 20, 2022

Toddlers will often get scared of things they don’t know or understand. Unfamiliar environments, new faces, and uncomfortable scenarios can make most children scared. This is where the comfort of...

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Compare Group vs Private Lessons

October 6, 2022

When searching for suitable swimming classes for your children, class size is one of the most important factors you must consider. The number of kids present in one lesson can...

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Find Swimming Tools for Kids

September 21, 2022

Regardless of whether you want your kid to learn to swim for safety reasons or for fun, there are a few things that you should expect in a proper swimming...

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Learn About Infant Swimming

September 14, 2022

Infant swimming lessons have become more popular than ever over the years, and for a good reason. The American Academy of Pediatrics claims that swimming lessons help reduce the risk...

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Explore Swim Lesson Basics

September 7, 2022

When finding the appropriate swim classes for your kid, you need to consider their age, skill, and the kind of class you want them to take. And to determine what...

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Best Age to Start Swim Lessons

August 31, 2022

Swimming is always fun and exciting, especially for first-time parents and curious kids. However, not all kids are ready for the water from the get-go. They might get scared too...

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Adapt Lessons for Special Needs

August 24, 2022

Swimming is a great life skill for children of all ages and abilities. Not only does it help kids become safer in the water, but it’s also a fun activity...

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