Learn to Swim in Boston: Why Learning to Swim Is Important

“When should my child learn to swim?” is one of the questions we hear most often at British Swim School Greater Boston. The answer? As early as possible!

Children who learn to swim enjoy a number of lifelong advantages, starting with a substantially reduced risk of drowning.

Swimming lessons can improve water safety even at young ages. In fact, studies have found that children as young as 12 months old can benefit from swimming classes.

And that’s only part of what makes swimming such a useful skill.

Why Everyone Should Learn to Swim

There are several benefits of learning to swim—but there is no benefit more important than water safety.

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children. For children one to four years old, it’s the number one cause. But when children learn to swim, this risk is dramatically reduced. That includes a reduced risk for younger children, including toddlers.

What’s more, the water safety advantages of swimming lessons stay with children for the rest of their lives. And these advantages are only increased when children continue with swimming classes and become stronger swimmers.

This reason alone makes swimming a critical skill for children in the greater Boston area. But it’s not the only reason to enroll your child in swimming lessons. Here are a few of the other big advantages to swimming lessons for kids (and adults!).

• Swimming is fun! Children who know how to swim can make the most of a day at the beach, a pool party with friends, and countless other occasions.
• Swimming is healthy! Widely considered one of the best ways to exercise, swimming offers an aerobic workout, combined with full-body strength training.
• Swimming is great for parents and kids! Our parent-assisted classes offer a perfect way for parents and young children to have fun, learn essential skills, and bond.

Get Started with British Swim School Greater Boston!

Think your child is ready to learn how to swim? Then it’s time to enroll with British Swim School Greater Boston!

We offer swimming classes for all ages and skill levels, with classes available at three convenient locations. Our swimming classes are a popular choice for children and parents from:

• Boston
• Framingham
• Waltham
• Stoneham
• Bedford
• Lexington
• Marlborough
• And the surrounding areas

Learn to swim with British Swim School Greater Boston. Enroll your child today by calling (978) 710-9393.