Annapolis, Maryland
If you are considering kids swimming classes in the Baltimore and Anne Arundel areas for your children, you already know how important learning to swim is for the health and safety of kids. But did you know that swimming classes can also help your child in the classroom?
That’s right; swimming can make kids smarter! According to a study conducted in 2003 by the Griffith Institute for Educational Research, kids enrolled in swimming classes at a young age reached developmental milestones earlier than kids of the same age group not taking swimming classes. The study also showed that children even scored significantly better in visual-motor skills such as coloring, cutting paper, and many math-related tasks.
Here are just a few examples of the significant improvements seen in milestones that are critical for young children:
- Separating easily from parents 18 months earlier
- Understanding the concept of counting 24 months earlier
- Cooperating with other children 24 months earlier
- Running easily 18 months earlier
- Saying several single words 12 months earlier
- Learning water survival skills 34 months earlier
So what makes swimming classes so beneficial for kids as opposed to other sports? One reason is that kids can participate in swimming classes before they can walk, which can’t be easily found in other sports. Swimming classes also give young kids in the Baltimore area the opportunity to participate in a classroom environment, strengthen motor skills, gain confidence, and listen to directions, even before they are walking.
Sign Up for Kids Swimming Classes in Baltimore Today
At British Swim School Patapsco Valley, we believe that learning to swim is too important for classes to only be available during the summer months. That’s why all our kids swimming classes are available year-round in our heated indoor pool. Conveniently located for families throughout the local area, the Sheraton BWI hotel in Linthicum Heights was specifically chosen for its warmth and cozy atmosphere, ensuring even our youngest swimmers are warm and comfortable.
Our swimming classes are open to kids of every age throughout Baltimore & Anne Arundel Counties. Classes for infants begin at three months of age with parent assistance and continue with beginner and advanced water survival, beginner and advanced stroke skills, for toddlers, kids, and teens. Whichever level your child starts at, they’ll learn and practice valuable water safety and survival skills.
Ready to learn more about our kids swimming classes in the Baltimore, MD area? Call British Swim School Patapsco Valley today at (410) 695-6200 for more information or to enroll. Our swimming classes are available to kids in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Hanover/Linthicum Heights, Patapsco Valley, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Cantonsville, and the surrounding communities. We can’t wait to see you at the pool!
