Swim School Blog

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.

Create Fun Scavenger Hunts

April 16, 2020

If you’re anything like us, trying to keep some variety in your activities for kids during this quarantine is starting to get challenging. Not to mention adding distance learning, balancing...

Create Fun Crafts at Home

April 9, 2020

Are you thinking about all the things you won’t take for granted once this quarantine is over? We can’t wait to see all our families and swimmers and have the...

COVID-19 Updates: Closures

March 18, 2020

Bear Paddle Families, The safety of our families, teams, and communities is paramount. As you know, COVID-19 continues to spread across the country and around the world. With that said,...

COVID-19 Updates: Closing

March 14, 2020

Good Afternoon Bear Paddle Families, In an effort to ensure the safety of our families, teams, and communities, we are temporarily closing all Bear Paddle Swim School locations. This closure...

Understand COVID Swim Updates

March 12, 2020

Bear Paddle Families, At Bear Paddle, the safety of our swimmers, their families, and our team members is of the utmost importance. We continue to monitor the CDC as well...

Play Indoor Games for Kids

March 5, 2020

Winter can make us all feel a little lazy. In many cases, curling up on the couch seems a lot more tempting than getting exercise. It’s the same for your...

Discover Fun Winter Tips

February 27, 2020

The first snow of the year is always exciting. Children can’t wait to go out and play. As winter goes on, however, keep kids from getting bored can seem like...

Plan NJ Winter Activities

February 20, 2020

Winter has been in full swing for a while, and by now, your children may be getting a little stir crazy. The cold weather doesn’t have to hamper their fun,...

Keep Kids Active This Winter

February 13, 2020

Here are some of the best places to keep kids active in Chicago during the winter months. Winter in Chicago is known for being brutal. It’s tempting to spend the...

Overcoming Water Fear in Children

February 5, 2020

You’ve read the articles, and you understand that helping children overcome a fear of water is important to your child’s growth. You know that drowning is a leading cause of...

Build Swim Confidence Fast

February 1, 2020

Some of the earliest skills taught in swim lessons are designed to help children feel comfortable and confident in the water. That’s because a child who feels comfortable in the...

Start Swimming Lessons Early

January 23, 2020

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children, and the number of children needing emergency care for submersion injuries is five times higher. The good news is swimming lessons...