By Goldfish Swim School, Nov 2024

Drowning is a significant concern for parents, particularly when it comes to young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4. However, there’s good news: swim lessons have been proven to reduce the risk of drowning significantly!

Research from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) indicates that formal swim lessons can reduce this risk by as much as 88%.

Introducing little ones to the water at a young age can make a substantial difference. Early exposure helps children become comfortable and confident around water, fostering healthy respect and enjoyment of aquatic environments. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends starting swim lessons as early as 12 months old to enhance water safety skills.

Swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School are designed to teach critical skills such as floating, treading water, and responding to emergencies like falling into water. Using the Science of SwimPlay Curriculum, Goldfish combines guided play with essential water safety education. The curriculum focuses on helping children learn through play, allowing them to build skills while having fun. This method ensures that children not only enjoy their lessons, but develop the muscle memory needed for water safety through repetition, too!

Swimming isn’t just about safety; it also offers numerous health benefits.

Swimming provides a full-body workout that promotes strength, coordination, and overall fitness. Additionally, swim lessons present opportunities for children to socialize, make new friends, and build important social skills.

Enrolling children in swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School equips them with essential water safety skills, ensuring they are safer in and around water. The perpetual lesson model means children attend lessons year-round, maintaining their progress and staying water-ready throughout all seasons. This consistency builds confidence and proficiency, giving parents peace of mind, especially when preparing for vacations.

Despite the rise in drowning incidents, drowning is preventable with proactive measures. Swim lessons play a crucial role in reversing this trend by empowering children with life-saving skills.

At Goldfish Swim School, children learn essential techniques such as turning back to the wall they entered from, swimming back to it if they fall in, and safely exiting the pool using the “elbow, elbow, tummy, knee” method. Other skills taught include the wall hold and crab walk, which build grip strength, and the ability to roll onto their backs and tread water, helping children stay afloat and breathe if they find themselves in an unexpected water situation.

Goldfish Swim School emphasizes the importance of teamwork in water safety. By enrolling children in swim lessons, parents and instructors work together to equip children with the skills they need to be safer around water. Dive into the opportunity of swim lessons at a local Goldfish Swim School and watch children thrive, gaining confidence and safety skills to enjoy the water safely!

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• • • Alexandria, VA
      3155-B Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
      (703) 348-3261
    • Falls Church, VA
      7395 Route 29, Ste. K, Falls Church, VA 22042
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    • Reston, VA
      12340 Pinecrest Rd., Reston, VA 20191
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