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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.

Reasons To Enroll Infant In Swim Lessons

December 27, 2019

When you think of swim lessons, you may not picture infants, but enrolling your infant in swim lessons is an excellent idea. Swim lessons provide many of the same benefits...

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Why Experiences Beat Toys for Kids

December 17, 2019

As we are amidst the holiday season, your children are probably begging for this year’s most popular toys. Yet how often do you find toys forgotten in a corner a...

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Fun Ways to Build Confidence

December 12, 2019

Childhood is a time for exploration. Finding the right activity for your children can help build their confidence, so don’t shy away from letting them try different things. Children all...

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Protect Kids Near Water

December 5, 2019

Teaching children to swim is an important step in keeping them safe around water. If they unexpectedly fall in, they should know important skills, like how to flip to breathe...

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Explore Custom Swim Classes

November 22, 2019

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...

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Why Kids Hesitate to Swim

November 7, 2019

Learning to swim is an important skill that will help keep your children safe throughout their lives. But what happens when your child doesn’t want to learn? Here are five...

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Discover Swim Program Updates

November 4, 2019

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...

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Fun Water Games for Kids & Parents

November 1, 2019

Bear Paddle Swim School always encourages family swim time. It’s important to practice skills in a fun and familiar atmosphere with family and friends. Playing water games with your children...

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Support Proposed Swim Law

October 21, 2019

Dr. Bill Kent, Chairman of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, is doing everything he can to tackle the national issue of childhood drowning. Dr. Kent is the driving force...

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Join Ben Strong’s Fundraiser!

October 17, 2019

Bear Paddle in Oakley Station is proud to be hosting a Halloween themed Open Swim Fundraiser on Sunday, October 27 from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. The event will be complete with:...

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Help Kids Overcome Fears

October 9, 2019

The most popular question we get from new parents is what to do if their child is afraid of the water. Believe it or not, we see swimmers daily that...

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Learn Swim Tips for Families

October 3, 2019

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...

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