by Betsy Stern | Jun 3, 2021 | uncategorized
The pools are OPEN! After a very long, very crazy year, it’s time to break out the swim suits and dive toys and head to the neighborhood pool. For many kids, it may be the first time swimming since the pandemic began, and for others, it may be the first time taking... 
by Betsy Stern | Jun 3, 2021 | uncategorized
This month celebrates one of SwimWest’s very favorite days – Swim A Lap Day! Yes, this is real, and it happens each year on June 24th to encourage people to hop in the pool and swim a lap (or 2!). While I’m normally happy to lay in the sun while my kids splash... 
by Betsy Stern | Jun 3, 2021 | uncategorized
Madison is only an hour from the waterpark capital of the world – the one and only Wisconsin Dells. Not only do they have the largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks in the WORLD, they are widely considered the best! (Source: my kids!). With a... 
by Betsy Stern | May 12, 2021 | uncategorized
If you’re reading this post, you’re likely trying to decide SOMETHING about swim lessons for your child. Maybe you’re not sure when the time is right to start lessons, or maybe you’re curious about what lessons look like at SwimWest. No matter your reasons, this is a... 
by Betsy Stern | Apr 1, 2021 | uncategorized
As we march forward towards spring, summer and hopefully a bit of normalcy, it’s time to think about kids and the dreaded words parents hate to hear…”I’m bored!” Yep. Kids hate being bored, and it’s exhausting for parents to constantly play cruise director and... 
by Betsy Stern | Apr 1, 2021 | uncategorized
We’re weeks away from Earth Day 2021 and it’s a great opportunity to get outside and show your kids how to give our planet some extra attention! For the past several years, our family “celebrated” Earth Day by throwing on some gloves and picking up trash we found in...