Families United to Prevent Drowning
Families United to Prevent Drowning is a group of people who have lost a child to drowning and who, through their individual organizations, have joined to create one voice to say ‘NOT ONE MORE’” The stories are heartbreaking. The “Not One More Story Collection” is on the website. As they say: “It’s a tough read. But […]
Give the Gift of Swim Lessons
British Swim School Lessons It’s time to think of holiday gifts. If you want to give a gift that will really last, give the gift of swim lessons. The benefits of learning to swim can last a lifetime and the experience of a special time together will be remembered forever. In addition, water survival and […]
Why Winter Swim Lessons are Important
What happened to Fall? It seems like we went straight from Summer weather to Winter weather. The pools have closed, we have no plans to go on vacation near the water anytime soon, and we just want to stay on the couch in our pajamas- no need for swim lessons, right? This is a common […]
Meet our Instructor, Ms. Grace!
Hi, my name is Grace. I am a senior at Eastern Technical High School in the Communications program. I started mommy and me swim classes when I was 8 months old and have loved being in the water ever since! In my free time, I love dancing, playing with my two border collies, and spending […]
Welcome Our New Instructor, Ms. Erika
Erika is a Baltimore native and an Art Teacher at a Baltimore City Public Elementary/ Middle School. She has always had a love for swimming and loves to teach, so becoming a swim instructor was the perfect opportunity to combine both of her passions. Erika loves to travel and hopes to visit Africa within the […]
Why Parents Should Put Down the Phone at the Pool
A recent USA Today article provides compelling information on the increasing link between child drownings and distracted parents who are using their smartphones and not monitoring their children. We encourage you to take a few moments to read the article.
Know The Facts About Drowning
Drowning is Silent Drownings or near-drownings can happen to anyone. Most drownings are silent. Drowning can happen in less than 20 seconds. #1 cause of accidental death for children between the ages of 1-4. (CDC) Drowning can happen in less than one inch of water. (CDC) 70% of preschool drownings are in the care of […]
Benefits of Baby Swimming Lessons in Baltimore
If you’re the parent of a young child in the Baltimore area you might be wondering when to start swimming lessons. After all, learning to swim is a critical water safety skill for children. But should you enroll your child in baby swimming lessons? Or is it better to wait until your child is in […]
Sen. Chuck Schumer Urges Action as Number of Toddler Drownings Rise
Toddler drownings are on the rise nationwide — with boys accounting for nearly two-thirds of the victims, US Sen. Chuck Schumer said, urging the federal government to probe the troubling trends. At British Swim School Northern Baltimore, we have water safety and swimming lessons available in the White Marsh and Towson area for every age […]
A Very Important Message From Our Founder and CEO, Rita Goldberg
May Is Water Safety Awareness month. It’s the month where the dangers of pools, lakes, canals, oceans and even bathtubs become headline news. This has always seemed quite ridiculous to me! Not because I dislike the exposure that the media gives us, but because, I want to ask the question “When or in which month […]