by Betsy Stern | Jun 7, 2022 | uncategorized
If you are one of the lucky ones to have your very own backyard pool, this is your season! Warm days ahead, summer break just beginning, and a few months of pure Wisconsin heat. We may suffer 6 (or 8?) months of the year, through freezing winters and rainy springs,... by Betsy Stern | Jun 7, 2022 | uncategorized
The Madison area is home to some amazingly beautiful bodies of water. If you hit it just right, the water is sparkling, refreshing and just waiting for you to hop in and cool down. We have beaches for building sandcastles and catching some rays, boat rentals for... by Betsy Stern | Jun 7, 2022 | uncategorized
Kids LOVE the water, splashing in the kiddie pool and cooling off in the sprinkler on hot summer days. In fact, it’s kind of a right-of-passage to see kids hitting the backyard, screaming with delight as they sink into the cold water. But, as a Swim School heavily... by Betsy Stern | May 24, 2022 | uncategorized
My family spends the bulk of our summer outside – either splashing in the local pool, playing soccer at the park, exploring new trails or taking long bike rides. When you live in a city with a short season of glorious weather, you’ve got to milk it for every... by Betsy Stern | May 24, 2022 | uncategorized
So, it’s May and you’re trying to figure out if you’re going to continue taking swim lessons during the summer, or if you’re going to free up your calendar and take a short break. I TOTALLY understand. In fact, I’ve had that same conversation (debate?) with myself... by Betsy Stern | May 24, 2022 | uncategorized
Whether you have a pool in your own backyard, swim at the local beach or invite a group of buddies to the neighborhood pool, having a swimming party is a blast! Kids love to get together with their friends and show off their cannon balls, belly flops (why though?!)... by Betsy Stern | May 24, 2022 | uncategorized
It has been a (VERY, RIDICULOUS, CRUEL) spring here in Madison and with the 10 day forecast finally showing signs of relief (83 next week?!) after what feels like endless rain, gloom and cold weather, we’re here to remind you how to keep your littlest swimmers safe... by Betsy Stern | Apr 18, 2022 | uncategorized
While Spring has had a (VERY!) slow start here in Wisconsin, warmer days are ahead. With them, a summer full of hot sunny afternoons at the pool, in the splash park or boating on the lake. There truly is nothing better than cooling off in the water on a hot summer day... by Betsy Stern | Apr 18, 2022 | uncategorized
Let’s talk about bathtime. Some kids LOVE bathtime and some kids dread it. Likewise, swim lessons for your young swimmer can be hit or miss depending on their experience and confidence in the water. No matter where your child falls on the water spectrum, bathtime can... by Betsy Stern | Apr 18, 2022 | uncategorized
While technically much of Wisconsin is still way below the average precipitation for the year, it sure doesn’t feel like it in Madison. We have had SO much rain lately, and it makes my kids squirrelly and my house an utter mess as we are all cooped up together inside....