{"id":8645,"date":"2017-11-13T23:07:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T23:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/britishswimschool.com\/austin\/give-the-gift-of-swimming-classes-in-san-marcos\/"},"modified":"2017-11-13T23:07:28","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T23:07:28","slug":"give-the-gift-of-swimming-classes-in-san-marcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britishswimschool.com\/austin\/give-the-gift-of-swimming-classes-in-san-marcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Give the Gift of Swimming Classes in San Marcos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe the end of the year is almost here. And with the holidays rapidly approaching, you\u2019re probably looking for some good gift ideas for your child or grandchild. Have you considered swimming classes at San Marcos, TX\u2019s favorite\u00a0swim school?<\/p>\n<p>We can offer your little one\u00a0a fun and engaging environment in which to learn to swim. On top of that, you can give them the gift of life-saving water safety and survival skills. Here\u2019s\u00a0a look at just a few of the skills kids in and around\u00a0San Marcos, Austin, and Kyle learn in our swimming classes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to back float.<\/strong>\u00a0Back floating sounds simple, but it\u2019s actually a key water survival skill. When floating in the water on their backs, kids can take a much-needed\u00a0rest. At the same time, they\u2019re able to call for help, if necessary. That\u2019s why floating is an important aspect of the swimming classes we offer at our three San Marcos and Austin locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to survive an accidental fall into the pool.\u00a0<\/strong>Even when you\u2019re vigilant, accidents can happen in the pool. One of the most dangerous is when a child falls in with clothes on, which can quickly weigh them down. But during swimming classes at British Swim School Austin, we teach kids what to do if this ever happens and how to get back to safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A healthy respect for the water.<\/strong>\u00a0Open water and pools can offer a fun and relaxing environment for families. However, they can also be dangerous without proper water safety and survival knowledge. At our San Marcos-area swim school, we focus on\u00a0water safety\u00a0and talk about it often throughout all of our swimming classes. That way, children learn to confidently enjoy the water, but also have a healthy respect for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Swim Skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>With a basis of safety, we also teach proper swim skills and advanced techniques appropriate for any level of competency.<\/p>\n<h2>Swimming Classes at Our San Marcos Pool Make the Perfect Gift!<\/h2>\n<p>We know it\u2019s never too early to give your child\u00a0or someone you love the gift of swimming classes. In fact, we offer year-round\u00a0swim lessons in Marcos\u00a0and Austin to children as young as three months old. It\u2019s a great way to get them comfortable in the pool, have fun, and help them attain lifelong water safety skills.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or get a gift certificate for swimming classes, simply call us at\u00a0512-763-7946. In addition to San Marcos and Austin, TX, our swimming classes are open to kids in\u00a0Kyle, New Braunfels, Buda, and many of the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe the end of the year is almost here. And with the holidays rapidly approaching, you\u2019re probably looking for some good gift ideas for your child or grandchild. Have you considered swimming classes at San Marcos, TX\u2019s favorite\u00a0swim school? 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