The Barron Blog
The Evolution Of Elite Junior II & Readiness For Team
THE EVOLUTION OF ELITE JUNIOR II We make it a point to self-evaluate our program on a regular basis and take a hard look at what we are teaching, why we are teaching it, and how we are teaching it. The one area of the program our Aquatics Director, Jack Young, has had...
Fueling Up For A Swim Lesson
I think many of us growing up remember our parents or authorities at the local swimming pool saying that we had to wait a minimum of 30 minutes before we could get into the water after eating a meal. This has been medically proven to not be the case. However, it is...
American Academy of Pediatrics Makes A Wave
Drowning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death among United States adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 years old. The American...
Accelerated Classes | Why Take Them?
What are Accelerated Classes? They are intensified swim lessons -- you receive 5 lessons in one week as opposed to 4 lessons in a month. We are now offering this very popular program at our South County and O'Fallon, MO location! Click the link below to see the...
The Importance Of Bath Time
Don’t underestimate the importance of bath time! When it comes to your child and swimming, one of the most important things you can do to get your child comfortable in the water is to make bath time fun and relaxing. From your child’s first bath, it is important for...
Are You Seeing Double?
You might have looked into the pool and seen your child using two noodles when kicking instead of one, which they have always been using. We have seen a couple of eyebrows raised and interesting looks on parents faces this week. First off, that is a great sign you are...