The Barron Blog
Splash into Confidence: How Parent and Tot Classes Build Strong Swimmers
At Barron, Each of our parent and tot classes is designed specifically to get the most out of your 30 minute lesson. We not only focus on water safety, but our curriculum has many developmental advantages as well. From 4 months – 3 yrs old, your child is growing in...
Water Safety Hazards
Why are swim lessons so important? The first leading cause of death in children between 1 - 4 years of age is drowning. For children between 5 - 13 years of age, it is the second leading cause. While swim lessons do not “drown proof” a child, they reduce the risk of...
2023 is a Wrap!
In 1978, our journey began with the goal of "Building Skills for Life" in a modest gym at Windsor Elementary School. Now, 45 years later, as we vault out of 2023, we're filled with immense pride, heartfelt gratitude, and appreciation for numerous achievements to...
5 Reasons a New Teacher is a Good Thing
August often brings a lot of change to our daily lives and routines. With the first day of school right around the corner, we know there is a lot of anticipation about new class times, new teachers, and new experiences for your child here at Barron Swim School....
The Man Behind the Logo
On July 10th at 12:02am, the world lost one of the great ones. His name was Melvin Zimmermann, the father of Diane Barron, father-in-law of Joe Barron, and the grandfather of Julie and Scott Barron. He was 98 years young. He is the man that created the logo that is so...
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...