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.
Protect Kids Near Water
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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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Debunk Treading Water Myths
Most of us were taught to tread water as children. It was considered an essential safety skill, and it is still used by lifeguards, water polo players, and the US...
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August 23 Updates at Bear Paddle
Featured Teacher Name: Brianna S. Location: Orland Park, IL Three Words To Describe Me: Fun, Disney, Kid What Is Your Swim Story? I went swimming with the dolphins on my...
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Stay Safe: Be a Water Watchdog
Many of us have fond childhood memories of pool parties and swimming at the beach. Naturally, we want our children to enjoy swimming, too. However, drowning is the leading cause...
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