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 […]
Tomorrow, Colorado Springs Joins the Whole World in the Water
From the desk of Lauri Tomorrow morning, something extraordinary is going to happen — and not just here on our deck in Colorado Springs. At the very same time our Little Fins families are blowing bubbles, practicing back floats, and learning to find their way to the wall, more than 40,000 swimmers in 25 countries […]
FREE Swim Lessons in Colorado Springs
We’re Hosting the World’s Largest Swim Lesson Again — Join Us June 25th in Colorado Springs From the desk of Lauri Armstrong There’s a moment every summer that gives me chills — and not the kind from jumping in a cold pool. It’s the moment our deck fills up. Hundreds of little feet, hundreds of […]
The Reality of Drowning: What Every Parent Needs to Know (And How ISS Is Changing the Outcome)
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think When most people picture drowning, they imagine splashing, yelling, and obvious distress. The truth? Drowning is silent. Drowning is fast. And it often happens when adults are nearby. At Little Fins Swim School—and through our Infant Survival Swim (ISS) program—we spend every day educating families on what drowning really […]
Little Fins Swim School Partners with Stop Drowning Now to Expand Water Safety Education Across Southern Colorado
At Little Fins Swim School, our mission has always been bigger than teaching children how to swim. Our goal is to help eliminate childhood drowning through education, awareness, and life-saving swim instruction. Today, we are proud to announce an exciting new partnership. Little Fins Swim School is now an official member of Stop Drowning Now, […]
Why Swim Lessons Should Push Kids Beyond Comfort
Colorado Springs Swim School Believes Growth Happens Outside a Child’s Comfort Zone By Kory Skalsky, Infant Survival Swim Certified, Lead Instructor Colorado Springs, CO As a Lead Instructor and Infant Survival Swim–certified coach at Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs, I’ve walked thousands of children through one of the most important milestones of their […]
How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready for Swim Lessons?
An Expert Guide for Parents in Colorado Springs The Question Every Parent Asks One of the most common questions we hear at Little Fins Swim School is: “How do I know if my child is ready for swim lessons?” It’s a thoughtful question — and the right one to ask. Most parents assume readiness starts […]
5 Layers of Protection from Drowning
Layers of Water Safety: Stay Safe & Swim Smart! 🌊💦 🚧 Barriers & Alarms – Keep the Pool on Lock! Think of this as your pool’s security system! Install a layer that makes it difficult for kids to access water. Hot tub covers need to be locked, four-sided fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates to keep […]
Spooky Myths About Swimming — Busted!
Busting Common Swimming Myths There are plenty of spooky myths floating around about swimming and water safety. Let’s bust some of the most common ones! Myth: You should wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming This is one of the most persistent swimming myths out there. While it’s true that digestion diverts some blood flow […]