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Why We LOVE Teaching Swim Lessons 💕

Why We LOVE Teaching Swim Lessons 💕

In the month of February, love is in the air, and here at Little Fish Swimming, we're feeling especially passionate about what we do. Teaching people how to swim isn't just a job for us, it's a commitment, and a joy! In the spirit of the season, we wanted to share...

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3 Reasons Private Swim Lessons Accelerate Learning

3 Reasons Private Swim Lessons Accelerate Learning

We can all agree that learning to swim is a valuable life skill! It enhances safety in the water 🏊🏽‍♀️, while also boosting your confidence in everyday life 😊. We love seeing the progress our swimmers make in all of our lesson formats! Are you thinking about switching...

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Winter Safety Tips For Kids!

Winter Safety Tips For Kids!

Winter is a magical time for kids, filled with the holiday season, bundling up on chilly days 🥶, and playing in the snow ❄️. However, while enjoying this amazing season, there are some certain safety tips that we need to keep in mind! Check out some essential winter...

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We’re So Thankful For YOU!

We’re So Thankful For YOU!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving 🦃, it's a wonderful time to reflect on the things that bring us joy! 😊 At Little Fish Swimming, we have countless reasons we're thankful. Thank you for the joy and light that you bring us each and every week at the pool. Our desire is to...

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Why Do We Swim Year Round?

Why Do We Swim Year Round?

Swimming is considered a life skill, and for a good reason! 😄 Not only is it fun, but it saves lives in emergency situations. While many people associate swim lessons with the summertime, there are plenty of reasons to consider taking year-round swim lessons. In this...

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Why Swim Lessons Are ESSENTIAL For Kids!

Why Swim Lessons Are ESSENTIAL For Kids!

Swimming is not only a popular recreational activity but also a valuable life skill 🏊🏽‍♂️ By enrolling children in swim lessons, parents can provide them with a multitude of benefits that promote physical, mental, and social well-being! 😀 Let's dive into some reasons...

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Using Pool Toys In Swim Lessons!

Using Pool Toys In Swim Lessons!

Pool toys are an essential component in any swim lesson! They provide a fun and interactive way for students to learn basic swimming skills, while also building confidence in the water. Let's take a closer look at the role of pool toys in swim lessons and explore some...

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5 Ways To Make Your Pool SAFER This Summer!

5 Ways To Make Your Pool SAFER This Summer!

5 Ways to Make Your Pool Safer This Summer ☀️ Pool safety is essential! As we all know, accidents can happen in an instant. We do not want that to happen to any of our little fish families, and we know you don't want any accidents either. Edgarsnyder.com notes, "From...

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How To Meet Your Goals

How To Meet Your Goals

Setting goals is an important part of growth - both in and out of the pool! Setting goals is not enough! you must also take the necessary steps to meet those goals. In this post, we'll discuss some key strategies for meeting your goals 🙌🏼   1. Set specific,...

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Self Care Steps for Kids!

Self Care Steps for Kids!

Self-Care Steps for Kids Being a parent is not the most straightforward job in the world. Many would argue it’s probably one of the hardest! 😅 There are so many little things that parents need to stay on top of to ensure our children grow up well. Merely growing up is...

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New Year New Goals

New Year New Goals

Goal setting is an important aspect of any activity, and swimming is no exception. Whether you are a beginner who is just learning to swim 🏊🏼‍♀️ or an experienced swimmer looking to improve your times, setting goals can help you stay motivated and focused on your...

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Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Christmas makes the heart glad. It is a time of laughter, beauty, deep joy, and sensations. Perhaps part of what makes Christmas so special is its unique ability to bring out the little kid in all of us. Our hearts are drawn to it, and it invites us to a magical time!...

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From Little Fish Swimmer to Swim Coach

From Little Fish Swimmer to Swim Coach

Do you ever feel like time is racing by faster than you can handle? Over the past few years it has seemed to be that type of season. We recently hit 15 years that we have been providing swim lessons to Fredericksburg, Stafford and the surrounding areas here in...

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5 Family Friendly Hikes This Fall

5 Family Friendly Hikes This Fall

5 Hikes for Our Little Fish Families to Enjoy in the Fall Fall is here and we are super excited! While we love the summer and being outside, now is the time folks start thinking about fall and what lies ahead. Generally speaking, this includes a lot of pumpkin-related...

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Why Do We Swim Year Round? 🤔

Why Do We Swim Year Round? 🤔

This just in: "Swimming is NOT just a summer activity!" We know, what a shock! 😱 A lot of our little fish families are already rocking it with keeping their swimmer in lessons all year, but we want to make sure everyone knows that swimming can be a year-long, fun, and...

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Swim Smarter This School Year

Swim Smarter This School Year

We all want our children to do well in school. Through planning and active involvement, we hope to guide our children to be the best they can be when it comes to academics. One way many might not consider is the effect swimming can have on a student’s school...

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Top Summer Vacation Spots in 2022

Top Summer Vacation Spots in 2022

Summer is synonymous with vacations. Most families start planning their summer vacations a year in advance. Regardless of where you vacation, we know it is a magical time for families where memories are made, and batteries are recharged. Everyone loves a good holiday,...

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Top 5 Excuses For Not Learning to Swim

Top 5 Excuses For Not Learning to Swim

Would it surprise you that almost half of the people worldwide do not know how to swim? That’s the planet! Planet Earth 🌎 … Many do not have access to the water sources we are blessed with here in the West. But still, what a staggering number. Gallup tells us that in...

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The Best Lessons Experience

The Best Lessons Experience

We are gearing up for one of the best summers ever at Little Fish Swimming! If you didn't already know we are going to be opening a 4th location for our Fredericksburg families at Dixon Park. This will be an outdoor summer location where there will be both camps and...

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Spring Break Camp in Fredericksburg

Spring Break Camp in Fredericksburg

We are excited to be gearing up for our Spring Break Camp at Little Fish this month. This get's all of our swim instructors and staff excited because it signals the turn of a season. Most of our cold winter days are behind us and we are all looking forward to warmer...

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5 Great Reasons to Swim for Year-Round

5 Great Reasons to Swim for Year-Round

It is easy to think that swimming is only for warm weather. True, swimming in the hot summer months is incredible. However, did you know that you can swim all year long? It’s true, and we’ve done it! Not only can you swim year-round, but you can have a lot of fun...

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7 Reasons To Be Thankful This Season

7 Reasons To Be Thankful This Season

It's that time of year again! We are all gearing up to gather around the table and celebrate all of the reasons that we are thankful! This year seems a bit different for us over at Little Fish! That last couple of years has been tumultuous for not only us but...

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Accomplishing Your Goals

Accomplishing Your Goals

As we swim into the Fall 🍁, we are proud of our swimmers, who are making progress toward their swim goals. Parents often ask, “How long will it take for my swimmer to learn how to swim?” and to that, we like to reply, “How often are you available?” It may sound silly,...

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Fall Into Swim Lessons

Fall Into Swim Lessons

Fall is quickly approaching, and that means change. Change can be a scary thing, or it can be an exciting opportunity. Fortunately, Fall 🍂 is a great and exciting change that brings with it many new ways to enjoy life and our beautiful Virginia. We know this to be...

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