Understandably, the idea of dunking a newborn under the water, even with supervision, is a little daunting. But is there a right time to start taking them to swimming lessons? Let’s take a look.
Read MoreMermaid swimming, also known as mermaiding, is a fun and magical way to experience swimming. Like any water activity, mermaiding has inherent risks that should be recognized and mitigated.
Little Fins Garden of the Gods location was inundated with little goblins and ghouls as we hosted our first event Halloween Carnival benefitting Hope Floats Foundation. Check out the images here from photographer Raul Mosley.
Read MoreJust as children heading back to school will be focusing on learning we want to remember that successfully learning new skills of any kind; academic, physical, or emotional, requires time, practice, and effort.
Every child learns at their own pace...Swimming is a skill that you lose if you don't use it! We are teaching our students a life-long, life-saving skill.
Sucess starts with belief and at Little Fins Swim School we want each swimmer to be confident and to believe in themselves. As we celebrate the athletes at the Olympic Games we celebrate our swimmers everyday!
Read MoreFrom Colorado to Paris. Colorado native Emma Weber is headed to Paris to compete in the 100-meter breaststroke.
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a day for the world to come together and stand up against drowning. Little Fins Swim School will be giving free swimming lessons as we raise awareness that swimming lessons save lives!
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More calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year.
Woodrow Wilson signed Mother’s Day into law in 1914.
Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the World.
We love our Moms at Little Fins! Whether you are an Aqua Babies mom who loves getting in the pool with your little one, or your little swimmer(s) have moved on to one-on-one lessons and you cheer them on from the side of the pool, we hope you have the best Mother’s Day! Here are some of our favorite pics of moms at Little Fins. Be sure to post yours in our comments.
The equivalent of 13 school buses full of children die each year in the United States due to drownings. Little Fins Swim School is proud to partner with Hope Floats. Hope Floats Foundation is a national nonprofit whose mission is to prevent drownings by providing financial assistance for swim lessons.
Read MoreIf you are like Henry’s mom and feel like giving up, this story will encourage you to stay committed and trust the process. Henry once suffered from anxiety and did not enjoy swimming. Because of their commitment, and hard work, he is a safe and confident swimmer.
Read MoreOne-on-one private lessons versus group lessons. Ask the right questions to find the right the fit for your family.
Read MoreIn 2016 Simone Manuel became the first Black female swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold. It was around age 12 that Simone became focused on swimming and it soon became apparent that she had the ability to be special. She turned into a force to be reckoned with in and out of the pool.
Read More2023 was the deadliest year for drownings on record in Colorado lakes, rivers, and streams. Falling into a pool of water with clothes on can produce fear and hysteria in an otherwise calm swimmer. It is important to practice in clothing and shoes during lessons. Little Fins is using January to invite babies to the pool in their pajamas to practice infant survival in their clothes.
Read MoreOur parents are so smart and we have been watching them. Here are 5 hacks to keep your child warm after swim lessons, especially in the cold winter months.
Read MoreSwimming is a great activity that the entire family can enjoy together. Swimming encourages family bonding and connections, while also providing a healthy activity that reduces stress.
Read MoreYou may not think of water when you think of Colorado…Here are 6 fun Colorado water facts we thought you’d like too
Read MoreSwim for a Cure was a huge success. Little Fins instructors taught 94 lessons on that Wednesday. With a portion of each lesson and the money raised in the Give Cancer the Boot (pink rain boots), we raised $1,050!
Read MoreHere are 10 Weird Swimmer Facts that will have you thinking differently about swimming and swimmers…
Read MoreI have had the honor and privilege of knowing Ms. Deana since we were 14 years old…Ms. Deana came to me in January, and with tears in her eyes, and told me she had been diagnosed with the most aggressive type of breast cancer. We sat together and cried in the staff room at Union location.
Read MorePutting in a pool is an excellent investment that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. But with pool ownership comes great responsibility.
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