Quick Facts About Butterfly!
The butterfly stroke is a complex form of swimming that was actually developed by multiple swimmers who were attempting to do out-of-water recoveries while doing breaststroke. But, the father of the stroke is Sydney Cavill (whose father Fred Cavill was the original freestyler). The best butterflier of all time is Michael Phelps, currently. Phelps holds […]
Meet North Cook County Instructor Ana!
Ana has been an instructor for British Swim School for almost 3 years, and has loved the water since she was a child. Her mother felt it was important for her and her siblings to develop skills in the water, and took them all to lessons since they were babies. Because of her experience with […]
Quick Facts about Breaststroke!
The breaststroke is said to be one of the oldest swim strokes, according to Your Swim Log. Researchers have come across evidence of drawings in the Egyptian cave, the Cave of Swimmers, depicting images of the stroke on the walls. The breaststroke became widely popular, being implemented in the Olympics for the first time in […]
Meet Lake County Instructor Lilli!
Lilli has been teaching swimming classes for about 3 years and is our newest addition to the British Swim School team, starting just a month ago. Previously teaching and helping classes at the place she learned how to swim herself, she is very excited to carry on her knowledge with us! Lilli enjoys swimming and […]
Meet Lake County Instructor Kennedy!
Kennedy has been with British Swim School for 4 months, but has been teaching swim lessons for a year with a previous company. Her favorite moments while teaching are when kids move up from a level because they get super happy and it’s always memorable. She also enjoys developing a relationship with her students, both […]
Adult Lesson Information
At British Swim School, we pride ourselves in our methodology so much that we teach young children and adults! At any age, it’s never too late to learn. All it comes down to is the individual’s persistence and consistency with lessons and they will learn at their pace. Our methods are by no means rushed […]
Meet Lake County Instructor Rima!
Rima has been an instructor with British Swim School for about 1 ½ years and is passionate about motivating and bringing confidence to students while promoting safety skills. She believes water safety is the most important part of lessons in all ages, especially for beginners, as they carry those skills for future progress. Her favorite […]
Is Swimming A Good Exercise? Definitely!
Swimming is one of few exercises where you can use every major muscle in your body. It’s also a form of exercise that can improve exercise-induced asthma. Not only does swimming help with asthma symptoms, studies have shown that it can actually improve the overall condition of the lungs. Researchers at the University of South […]
Meet Lake County Aquatics Director Jackie!
Jackie started as an instructor a year and a half ago, and eventually earned the role of Aquatics Director around February 2018. As an Aquatic Director, her goal is to ensure British Swim School Instructors are teaching safely and efficiently, while also making sure students are learning to their best abilities and ensuring they are […]
Survival Week: A Benefit Only BSS Students Receive
You will receive these lessons nowhere else! Survival Week focuses on another level of safety. We teach students with their clothes on for their lessons that week: treading, swimming the strokes, and/or back floating. Why? Well, anyone who accidentally falls into the pool may not be dressed for it. Understanding the weight of their clothes […]