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Witch-ing everyone a Happy Halloween! What costume are you wearing tonight? We’d love to see your pictures! Share them in the comments!

Celebrate this spooky season with Baby Shark's Halloween Song! https://bit.ly/3401uBf

The allure of Halloween candy is an irresistible temptation for many children. Luckily, these cute, spooky and downright delicious treats will get children excited about eating healthy this Halloween season! Healthy Halloween Treats >> https://bit.ly/2HxDTAw

Formal swim lessons are an important step towards water safety and the CDC has listed swimming as one of the safer activities for children during COVID-19! Here’s a look at British Swim School by the numbers since re-opening! 10,500+ students enrolled 7,000+ swim lessons taught 0 reported cases of coronavirus spread at one of our pools!

Halloween will look different this year, and that's OK! While many of the traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, here are a few alternative ways to participate in Halloween: Carving or decorating pumpkins Decorating your house, apartment, or living space Having a virtual Halloween costume contest... Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search in or around your home However Halloween may differ from past years, have fun, be safe, and have a happy Halloween!

At British Swim School, we’re all about two things: safety and smiles!

It’s called the ‘dog paddle’ for a reason ‘doggy paddling’ is a swim stroke for our K-9 companions, NOT humans! Learning to move frantically in a ‘doggy paddle’ can place swimmers at risk by reinforcing bad habits. Remember, for your child to swim safely, their body position must be horizontal, which allows swimmers to propel themselves forward while floating at the water’s surface. The ‘doggy paddle’ encourages a vertical body position, which requires much more energy to move and breathe, causing swimmers to get tired much more quickly. Ditch the ‘doggy paddle’ in favor of water survival strokes!

At British Swim School, we strongly believe that the physical and emotional wellbeing of our students should never be overshadowed. While carrying out our mission of spreading water safety awareness and teaching strong swim skills, we focus on cultivating a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. In the best interest of those who participate in our aquatic program as well as being committed to the Safe Sport Act, British Swim School is proud to share more on the details of our partnership with the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Visit our blog to learn more about the Safe Sport Act and the steps being taken to provide a safe, inclusive, and anti-bullying culture for our students and young athletes! https://bit.ly/2ESVstJ

At British Swim School, we don’t just teach children how to swim. We teach survival skills, love and respect for the water, and foster abilities that can transfer to lifelong enjoyment. Parents we want to hear from you! What accomplishments are you most proud of? Tell us in the comments!

Just like ghosts, ghouls and goblins, acclimating to the water can be scary for some children! At British Swim School, we make learning fun by engaging students through songs, games and educational playtime. Enroll in swim lessons today and watch their fright become delight!

Did you know that pumpkins float? We want your children to float, too! Our program begins by teaching children basic survival techniques like floating on their back. Many drownings occur when children are not expected to be swimming - that’s where floating comes in, as it allows children to roll onto their back and rest at the water’s surface. While floating, children can breathe without obstruction or difficulty, yell out for help if they are unable to swim to safety, or rest until they’re able to propel themselves to the edge of the pool! Start learning life saving survival techniques today at BritishSwimSchool.com!

Rewarding (adjective): the valuable, gratifying and satisfying experience of watching your child’s confidence grow as they develop a critical life skill.

MYTH: Children can learn and master swimming skills in just a few weeks. REALITY: Swimming, like most activities, is a skill that takes time to perfect and practice makes perfect! Many parents expect to see immediate results from swimming lessons but it’s important to remember that learning to swim is a journey NOT an eight-week session. Be patient, be consistent, and celebrate the small victories along the way!