🌊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 […]
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 […]
🌊 Wave Maker of the Month: Ms. Eva June 2026🌊
Celebrating Ms. Eva at Little Fins Swim School At Little Fins Swim School, our Wave Maker of the Month recognizes team members who go above and beyond to create positive momentum for our swimmers, families, team, and community. This month, we are so excited to celebrate Ms. Eva as our June 2026 Wave Maker of […]
What It’s Really Like to Work at Little Fins Swim School (And Why We’re Always Looking for the Right People)
By Lauri Armstrong, Founder & Owner — Little Fins Swim School Let me be real with you for a second. We’re not looking for people who just want a job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of something. Something bigger than a paycheck, bigger than a shift schedule, bigger than “just teaching […]
🌊 Wave Maker of the Month: Ms. Deana May 2026🌊
Celebrating Deana at Little Fins Swim School At Little Fins Swim School, our Wave Maker of the Month recognizes team members who go above and beyond to create positive momentum for our swimmers, families, team, and community. This month, we are so excited to celebrate Ms. Deana as our May 2026 Wave Maker of the […]
Parent Involvement in Swim Lessons & How to Support Your Baby in Infant Survival Swim (ISS)
Why Parent Involvement in Infant Survival Swim Matters Parent involvement in swim lessons plays a critical role in helping children build confidence, safety skills, and long-term success in the water. When parents search for swim lessons, they often focus on one question: “Will my child learn how to swim?” But with Infant Survival Swim (ISS), […]
