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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 [...]

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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 [...]

By |June 9th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Goggles Recommended for Lessons?

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 [...]

By |May 5th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Importance of Muscle Memory

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 [...]

By |April 28th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Lessons for Teens & Intermediate-Advanced

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 [...]

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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 [...]

By |March 31st, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Learning to Swim Quickly through an Immersive Experience

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) [...]

By |March 24th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Benefits of 1-on-1 Lessons
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