Swimtastic Swim School - Fox Cities

09/17/2026

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

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. 📆

09/14/2026

Nothing like the nap that follows swim class. 😴💙

All that kicking, splashing, and new sensory input adds up to one very content, very sleepy baby by the time you get home. If your little swimmer's post-lesson nap runs a little longer than usual, that's a good sign. It means they worked hard and had fun doing it.

Ready to give your baby that same tired-happy feeling? Book a ParentTot class this week.

09/12/2026

Getting into the water is fun, but knowing how to get out is just as important! 💦

We teach our swimmers how to independently pull themselves out of the pool using “Elbow, elbow, tummy, knee!” This important water safety skill can help children get themselves to safety if they ever find themselves in the water.

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. 🌊

09/08/2026

New hours, same splashing! 💦

Our business office hours have been updated! Take a look at our new schedule so you know when to catch us at the pool. Thank you!

Monday 1-8pm
Tuesday 9-11am and 3-7:30pm
Wed 8-12pm and 3:30-7:30pm
Thurs 9-7:30pm
Fri closed
Sat 8-11:30am
Sun 8-12pm

09/06/2026

🚨Infant Safety Tip: Stay Alert!
Young children can easily wander off. It only takes a moment for a child to slip away from an adult, so always keep a close watch on your child.

-If a child goes missing, check all sources of water first.
-Completely empty liquids immediately after use such as bathtubs, buckets, pails, wading pools, coolers, and dog bowls.
-Install safety latches on all toilet seat lids to keep curious little ones from opening them. Keep the bathroom door closed as an extra layer of protection.

09/04/2026

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. 🌊

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Confidence grows when children experience what they can do.

At Swimtastic, 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.Swimtastic.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