Aqua Babies Glow Swim: Tiny Swimmers, Big Glow, One Unforgettable Night
Get ready to light up the pool! The Aqua Babies Glow Swim is coming to Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs. On Sunday, September 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, our Aqua Babies families are taking over the Union Location pool for an evening filled with glowing fun, family connection, and some seriously adorable […]
Hope on the Rocks 2026: Colorado Springs Fundraiser Supporting Life-Saving Swim Lessons
Hope on the Rocks 2026 is a Colorado Springs charity fundraiser benefiting the Hope Floats Foundation. It raises money for swim lesson scholarships for kids and families who face financial barriers to water safety education. The event happens Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:00–10:00 p.m. at COS City Hub (4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, […]
🌊Wave Maker of the Month: Ms. Cimara September 2026🌊
Every month, we take a moment to celebrate someone on our team who truly embodies what it means to be a Little Fins Wave Maker — and this September, that person is Ms. Cimara. Ms. Cimara has grown so much since joining our team. She opened up her schedule to swim four days a week, […]
The Colorado Springs Parent’s Guide to Pool Birthday Parties
If you’ve ever tried to plan a kid’s birthday party in Colorado Springs, you already know the problem. One week it’s 70 degrees and sunny, and the next week there’s snow on the ground. You book a park pavilion and pray. You rent a bounce house place and end up standing in a corner for […]
🌊Wave Maker of the Month: Ms. Emily August 2026 🌊
Every month, we get to brag on someone at Little Fins who goes above and beyond for our swimmers, our families, and our team — and this month, the choice wasn’t even close. Our management team unanimously nominated and voted for Ms. Emily as August’s Wave Maker of the Month. If you’ve spent any time […]
Why We Added Floating Sound Baths to Little Fins
When people think of Little Fins, they think of babies learning to roll and float, or a nine-year-old finally nailing their flip turn. That’s still the heart of what we do. But a couple of years ago, I started thinking about what else our pools were good for. Here’s the thing about a heated pool: […]
Hiring in Colorado Springs
We’re Hiring at Little Fins Swim School When we started Little Fins Swim School, we started it because we believed in what swim lessons could do for a family. We believed in giving kids the tools to be safe around water, and we believed in building a team that genuinely cared about that mission. Eleven […]
🌊 Wave Maker of the Month: Ms. Hailey July 2026🌊
At Little Fins Swim School, our Wave Maker of the Month recognizes team members who go above and beyond — in the pool, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between — to create positive momentum for our swimmers, families, team, and community. This month, we are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Ms. Hailey M. as our […]
What Are Mommy and Me Swim Lessons, and Does My Baby Actually Need Them?
I get this question a lot. A parent finds us online, sees that we offer a parent-and-child program, and asks something like: “Is this just for fun, or is it actually doing something?” It’s a fair question. And the answer is both. But the doing something part is what I really want to talk about, […]
Are Floaties Actually Dangerous? What Parents Should Know
I get asked about floaties constantly. “Are floaties okay for my child?” Whether it’s water wings, puddle jumpers, swim vests, or arm floaties, parents want to know the same thing: Do these devices help keep children safe around water? My answer is always the same, and it surprises people every time. No. But the answer […]