Little Fish Blog

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...

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...

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...

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? I don't know where I stand exactly on the subject, but when things like this happen, it's hard not to at least consider. Nine years ago I started working with Little Fish Swimming full time after a season where I...

If you are like us, you have set your new year’s resolutions and are working hard toward your  goals already. Lucky for us, our swim goals include both physical fitness and life-saving skills.  Learning to swim is a great idea year-round, but we are keeping it in our...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Summer is in full swing, and boy, is it hot out there. Fortunately, no amount of summer is going to deter kids from enjoying the pool 🏊‍♀️ ! Not only does it feel good, but there are many health benefits to swimming. With school 🏫 right around the corner, maintaining...

We have been blown 🤩 away by the number of kids passing their level in swim lessons both in Fredericksburg and Stafford. Summer time  is one of the best times to get efficient in the water. Since school is out our swimmers can come every day Monday - Friday for our...

Any day now, the pools will open, and our lives will be filled with cheerful laughter and sounds of splashing as our childern 👶 enjoy the water. It is an excellent time of the year and a fun pastime. Rightfully so, our children should enjoy it. As with most...

Who doesn't love spending time in a great park over the Summer months? Well, we sure do! We have a lot of fun with our families being outside and enjoying nature. To top it off, Fredericksburg has some beautiful parks tree 🌳 where we get to do just that. Whether you...

Swimming is awesome! We love it, and we know you love it. Summer is right around the corner, and we already have a lot of families who have joined us for year-round lessons and our summer swim camp. Besides being a ton of fun, we know that learning to swim 🏊 with...

If you have been following Little Fish Swimming lessons for a while, you know that we always encourage our swim families to swim throughout the year consistently. The idea  here is simple. 💡Consistency and frequency yield results in any sport or activity.  One of the...

We love ❤️ what we do! Aside from being a great sport with tremendous physical benefits, swimming also teaches us about life. We can glean much if we put our minds to it. We fully believe that swimming is a microcosm of life, which is part of why we are so passionate...