British Swim School Water Survival Lessons
Why does water survival need to be taught? Isn’t it just instinctive – like when grandpa used to throw his grandkids into the water and expect them to doggie paddle? Water survival isn’t instinctive and everyone needs lessons. When we hear “water survival”, we know it is important for all of us. But where do […]
Six Water Safety Tips
National Water Safety Month might be over but water safety should be a practice year round! If you’re an Chicago-area parent who’s just getting started with water safety for children or simply a parent, here are 6 SAFETY tips to remember… S – Supervision Always supervise children when they are in or around water. No […]
Survival Week Starts Monday May 14th!
At the British Swim School, we pride ourselves on our water survival focus. As a result, we believe it is crucial that children experience falling into water clothed, so they know what to do if this were to ever happen. To simulate this experience, every eight weeks, we host our “Clothing/Survival Week”. During this special […]
What Chicago Parents Should Know About Water Safety
There are few skills more important to teach to your child than proper water safety. Learning how to stay safe around water is a must for kids of all ages. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death among American children, and the vast majority of drowning incidents could be prevented with proper water […]
35 Ways to Stay Safe in and Around the Water
When you consider the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are 8.8 million residential and public-use swimming pools in the United States, and, the U.S Centers for Disease Control reports drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in children aged 1-14 years, being safe in and near the water is important. May is National […]