Rescue Ready Swim

Planning on Lifeguarding this summer, but don’t have certification? We’ve got you covered! We’ll be holding a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification this Sunday and Monday at Amber Waves Diving. The cost is $325. Email us at [email protected] for more details!

Planning on Lifegaurding this summer? Is your Red Cross Lifegaurd Certification set to expire? We’ve got you covered! We’ll be holding a Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course this Saturday at Amber Waves Diving. The cost is $225. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more details!

Floaties are popular for kiddos who can’t swim, but are they safe? Before buying them, evaluate the risks.

Remember, nothing takes the place of adult supervision.

Swimming Safety for Kids: Understanding the Risks of Floaties With summer in full swing, families are flocking to pools and beaches to cool off and enjoy the sunny days. Swimming is a wonderful way for children to stay active and have fun. However, it's crucial to prioritize safety to ensure those joyful moments don't turn into tragedies. One aspect of swimmin...

Rescue Ready Swim encourages potential lifeguards to check out opportunities at the City of Wichita pools. They’re in need of guards to make pool access possible for the community.

Wichita lifeguard shortage Click here to view this video from KAKE.com.

Drowning is the LEADING cause of death for kids ages 1–4.

Learning to swim early is one of the most powerful ways to reduce that risk. 

Swimming isn’t just a life skill. It also makes a powerful impact on growth and development.

✔️ Builds full-body strength + endurance
✔️ Improves coordination + confidence
✔️ Boosts brain development and learning
✔️ Low-impact (easy on growing bodies)

Swimming isn’t just a sport.
It’s a foundation.

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Swimming Should Be Your Child's First Sport, Here's Why More toddlers die from drowning than any other cause of death, according to CDC.

Swimming is more than a life skill. It also aids in brain development.

Kids who swim before age 5 can show up to 15 months ahead in literacy and numeracy skills. Swimming activates both sides of the brain at the same time. Movements like kicking, balancing, and breathing in rhythm improve coordination and strengthen neural connections linked to learning. Water also adds resistance, making the brain and body work harder together.

Studies show early movement-based activities improve memory, focus, and problem-solving. Repeating swim patterns helps build timing, sequencing, and body awareness, all important for reading and math. Even 20–30 minutes a few times a week can make a difference over time.

Start simple and keep it fun. Splash, float, and play regularly. Early movement is not just exercise, it is brain building in action.

You asked and we answered.

This summer, in addition to our regular offerings, we will now offer one-on-one private lessons specifically designed for neurodivergent children.

Meet Maggie Higgins, a special education teacher in the Andover School District with a decade of experience working with neurodivergent kids. Maggie will receive her master's in special education in December. She spent many summers in the pool swimming for the Crestview Country Club team, and she's back in the pool this summer helping us facilitate lessons for this important population.

At Rescue Ready Swim, we believe that swimming is a life skill EVERYONE needs.

Our first Red Cross lifeguard certification class of the year will be offered the weekend of March 21. Details to follow. Recertification also available.

Swim lessons are critical life skills, but physical barriers are important if you have pool:

🛟 4-Sided Isolation Fence
A fence that completely separates the pool from the house and yard. Self-closing. Self-latching. No exceptions.

🚪 Door & Window Alarms
If a child slips out, you need to know immediately.

🛟 Safety Covers
A properly fitted, weight-rated pool cover adds an extra barrier when the pool isn’t in use.

👀 Designated Water Watcher
Even with barriers, active supervision is essential. One adult. No phone. No distractions.

Layers work together. If one fails, another stands in the gap.

Lots of familiar names on the list. Strong 💪 work gentlemen.
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Introducing the 2025 Wichita Eagle high school boys swimming and dive All-Metro team The Wichita Eagle recognized some of the best high school swimmers from the Wichita area this season.