SwimLabs Montgomery County

09/18/2026

Before a baby’s first swim lesson, comfort with water often starts somewhere much smaller: bath time. 🛁

Those calm, unhurried moments can help water begin to feel familiar. When you introduce your baby to the pool, take the same approach. Hold your baby while you sit together on the steps. Let them feel the water at their toes before going any farther. End while they’re still enjoying it.

For babies, it all starts with small, positive moments with a parent close by. Reach out to learn more about ParentTot classes for babies as early as 4 months. 🌊

09/15/2026

Your child's swimsuit color can be the reason why you save them in an emergency. 🎨

Bright, bold colors like neon orange or lime green stand out against blue pool water, ocean waves, and light sand, making a swimmer easier to spot quickly if something goes wrong. Neutrals and pastels blend right in, making it difficult to see a child in the water.

Stock up before your next lesson and ask our front desk what colors show up best in their pool. 🌊

09/10/2026

Our ParentTot classes welcome babies starting as early as 4 months old, all the way up to 36 months based on ability. A parent gets in the water every class, working side by side with an instructor guiding up to six parent and child pairs at once, building the foundational skills every swimmer needs later on.

As babies grow into toddlers, ParentTot 2 builds on those foundations with early stroke skills and stronger water confidence, still with a parent right there in the pool. Starting early is about giving your child time in the water before independence is even the goal, so comfort and instinct build naturally, one class at a time.

Wondering if your little one is ready? Reach out this week to get started. 🌊

09/07/2026

💙💛 We are SO excited to finally kick this off!

This Sunday, September 13th from 3pm-5pm our new partnership with the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery (DSNMC) begins.🏊‍♂️

We’re offering a discounted 12-week swim program for children and teens with Down syndrome ages 5–12 and 13–21. Small-group lessons will have just 3 swimmers per class, grouped by age and ability.

The first Sunday is all about assessments and finding the right fit. From there, swimmers will have their own class time and instructor for the next 11 weeks.

And parents, this is for us, too. While our kids swim, we get an hour to connect, talk, share resources and spend time with other parents who get it (and maybe a margarita from Laredo Grill)

The kids get exercise, swimming and water-safety skills, a warm shower afterward (towels + body wash provided!) and hopefully we ALL go home ready for a good night’s sleep and a Monday reset.

Scholarships are available thanks to Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County.

👉 Come join us:

The Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, MD (DSNMC) is excited to partner with SwimLabs to offer a 12-week Adaptive Swim Program designed specifically for children with Down syndrome ages 5–13. To support continued opportunities for older youth, we have also reserved three spots for partici...

09/03/2026

Please consider supporting and/or joining our team for the upcoming Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County Step Up Walk. DSNMC does important and impactful work across our Montgomery County community and we are proud to partner with them to offer swim lessons for all.

As we gear up for the 22nd Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk on October 24, we're shining a spotlight on the amazing teams raising funds and spreading awareness for Down syndrome. 💙💛

Today, we spotlight Team SwimLabs!

To walk with or give to Team SwimLabs, check out their team page:
👉 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026suw/team/1041265/

09/03/2026

One family has watched their baby's water confidence grow month by month. 💙

That's exactly what Baby Safety Month is about: starting early, staying consistent, and watching comfort turn into skill over time. Progress at this age is steady, and it's worth celebrating!

Ready to start your own baby's journey? Book a ParentTot class this week. 📆

09/02/2026

Confidence grows when children experience what they can do.

At SwimLabs, we see that happen through listening, practicing, working through difficult skills and recognizing real progress in the pool.

That idea is also at the heart of the Generation Real Project, an initiative led by our parent company, Youth Enrichment Brands. Generation Real is focused on helping families create more of the meaningful, hands-on experiences that build confidence, resilience and joy.

Its first practical resource is the Generation Real Essential Reading List, featuring eight books selected by Youth Enrichment Brands CEO Rob Price and child-development experts Erica Komisar, LCSW, and Jennifer Breheny Wallace.

The books offer guidance for four challenges many families are navigating: screens and attention, confidence and independence, achievement pressure, and meaningful connection.

You do not need to read every book. Start with the question that feels most relevant to your family and take one small step.

Explore the full reading list:
https://www.swimlabs.com/blog/8-books-for-raising-confident-kids?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=generation_real_reading_list&utm_content=brand_reel

09/01/2026

👶 Welcome to Baby Safety Month.

Every September since 1991, this month has been dedicated to helping parents and caregivers keep their little ones safer, in and out of the water. 🌊

We're using the month to share facts including the numbers behind drowning risk, what it looks like, and small habits that make the biggest difference.

Follow along all month!

08/27/2026

💧👶 Is your babysitter water safety educated?

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) created a Caregiver Water Safety Checklist to help parents and caregivers understand the steps needed to keep kids safer in and around water.

We’ve partnered with NDPA to help raise awareness about drowning prevention and share resources that empower families and caregivers with the right knowledge.

Review the caregiver checklist here:
https://ndpa.org/caregiver-water-safety-checklist/

08/25/2026

Summer Isn't Enough: Why Children Need Year-Round Swim Lessons.

Water safety is a year-round responsibility. Consistent swim lessons help children keep essential safety skills strong, build confidence, and stay prepared whenever they’re around water.

Read more: https://www.swimlabs.com/blog/year-round-swim-lessons-water-safety

We believe swimming is a life skill & approach of our swim lessons with skill, care & passion!