The Barron Blog

Celebrating 2024

Our journey began in 1978 with a simple yet powerful mission: “Building Skills for Life.” From humble beginnings in a small gym at Windsor Elementary School, we've grown into something truly remarkable. Now, as we flip the page to 2025, we celebrate 47 incredible...
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...

Celebrating 2022

Celebrating 2022

2022 is a wrap! In 2017, we continued to set out on our mission of “Building Skills for Life”, and are now swimming out of 2022 with a lot of pride, gratitude, and much to celebrate. We are grateful for everyone that has been a part of the Barron Swim Family and those...

The Low-Down on Goggles

The Low-Down on Goggles

Choosing to wear goggles in the pool is a personal decision.  Some swimmers are very comfortable in the water without them, while others feel goggles are a necessity.  Here are three advantages to wearing goggles, we call them the Three C’s: Comfort, Clarity, and...