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Level 1: Advanced Beginner Lessons
Once a student has graduated from the tadpole and goldfish levels, they begin to work through the American Red Cross levels. Level 1 focuses on an introduction to water skills, continuing to emphasize water safety. Students within this level are considered [...]
Why Floaties Hinder Swimming
A common question we get from parents is: Are floaties/puddle jumpers supportive to the swimming performance of my child? Unfortunately, the answer is no. We strongly feel it's important to wean your children off of floaties & puddle jumpers as [...]
The Power of Bubbles
This week, I wanted to take a moment to talk about the power of bubbles and breathing, since they are the foundation of swimming. Without them, there would be no swimming, and I believe their power is sometimes underestimated. I often [...]
Are Goggles Recommended for Lessons?
We are commonly asked if goggles are recommended or required for lessons. In short, goggles are NOT recommended, especially for beginners. At the Farnsworth Swim School, we never recommend using goggles when learning to swim, because this creates a dependency [...]
The Importance of Muscle Memory
When it comes to swimming, muscle memory is an extremely important part of the learning process. Once a student begins taking swim lessons, they immediately start to develop muscle memory. This is especially important since our program runs only during [...]
Lessons for Teens & Intermediate-Advanced
Most teens, if they have been consistently taking lessons, are intermediate swimmers working their way up to advanced. They are definitely water safe! This age is very fun to teach—these students tend to pick up skills very quickly and they [...]
Teaching Toddlers
At Farnsworth Swim School, we teach toddlers as young as one year old to overcome their fear of water and become water safe. For these young children, we really focus on getting them comfortable in the water, while emphasizing techniques [...]
Investment in Water Safety is Priceless
We are so glad that so many of you will be joining us this summer and investing in your family’s water safety! Feeling safe around water is a priceless opportunity! When you are making your summer plans, keep in mind that our [...]
Learning to Swim Quickly through an Immersive Experience
A difficult part of the past year of this pandemic has been all of the many activities and classes that we have missed or that have been cancelled due to COVID. This summer will be a great time for all [...]
Benefits of 1-on-1 Lessons
One of the reasons that the Farnsworth Swim School is so successful is because we specialize in offering one-on-one lessons. Our private lessons provide so many benefits! They allow students to: - engage in a low-risk activity (in regards to COVID-19) [...]