The Barron Blog

Making Waves in the Classroom: How Swim Lessons Boost Academic Success

As backpacks are packed, lunch boxes are labeled, and students return to the classroom, parents are looking for ways to give their children every advantage possible—both in school and in life. At Barron Swim School, we believe that the skills learned in the pool...
At Home Water Safety

At Home Water Safety

For children between the ages of 1 - 13, swimming pools are the most common places where drownings occur. Most likely, it’ll happen right in your backyard. To prevent this, here are a few methods we advise using to create a safe swimming environment for your...

Kids Helping Kids

Kids Helping Kids

Humbled by the generosity of our Barron families, students and staff, we are excited to announce how much Barron Gymnastics, Barron Swim School – South County, and Barron Swim School – O’Fallon raised during this year’s Champions Against Cancer Campaign -- $15,247! As...

Why Spring Sports Should Not Mean an End to Swimming

Why Spring Sports Should Not Mean an End to Swimming

With spring sports firing up and with warmer weather in the forecast, we know schedules can get a bit hectic this time of the year, but now is the most important time to stay in swim lessons! Here are four reasons why staying in swim lessons throughout the spring...

Gymnastics Builds Friendships

Gymnastics Builds Friendships

When you think of gymnastics, a normal response would be to think about how gymnastics can develop your child’s body and mind. While this is very true, the sport of gymnastics offers far more than just physical and mental benefits. In addition, the benefits of these...

Gymnasts Aren’t Lucky

Gymnasts Aren’t Lucky

The title of this blog may seem harsh, but it is actually the exact opposite. It is praising the focus and determination of each and every child that walks through our doors. Getting a new skill or perfecting an old one has nothing to do with luck; it is a direct...

Celebrating 2022

Celebrating 2022

2022 is a wrap! In 1978, we set out on our mission of “Building Skills for Life” in a small school gym at Windsor Elementary School, and 44 years later, we are flipping out of 2022 with a lot of pride, gratitude, and much to celebrate. We are grateful for everyone...