Summer is coming!

Summer is coming and so are swimming lessons! But unfortunately, so are drowning's.

Each and every year, we spend our weekends at the lake, around the pool, in the water park. It is so much fun, not to mention refreshing from the heat! But also each year, we forget about what the value of swimming or learn to swim really is.

I ran across an article on the All Ears Blog that I thought I would share with you. It is a great article on the benefits of swimming. Benefits from family time to fitness and the life saving. Yes, unfortunately, lifesaving is the final benefit listed. Just like swimming lessons is sometimes the final "summer activity" that is added to a family schedule. Or worst yet, they only squeeze in a few lessons and think that is "good enough" because it is "better than nothing".

Parents should use caution in only using "introductory lessons" because is give the parents and the child a false sense that the child is able to take on any situation concerning swimming. This can cause a child to lose their life. Only a well laid out plan of swimming lessons and safety lessons can help to avoid a terrible tragedy. Only a well trained instructor and well managed program can deliver the right kind of lessons that can save your child's life.

So when reading any article on all the wonderful benefits of swimming, always look in the article where they list that it can be a life saving tool for your family. Health benefits are great, but if you do not survive, that information does not serve you at all. Life saving should be your very first benefit and your very first plan to be around water this summer.

Oh! And here is the link to the article I mentioned above. It really is a good article, but read from the bottom up. Have a splashing good day!

  http://www.jackrabbitblog.com/what-are-eight-key-benefits-of-swimming/

Registering For July 18th Learn To Swim Session

Think that time for swimming lessons has pasted? Absolutly not! Star Fish Swimming Academy is in full swing during the  month of July and although it is too late to get into the third session, a fouth session that runs July 18-28th is now registering. Classes are held Monday - Thursday to make it easier on parents that are getting away for the weekend.

Classes offered during the fourth session include a Mom and Me toddler class as well as classes for the ages of 2 years and up. Children in classes that do not include the parent are required to be completely potty trained.

Online registration is available and as always, all information, including the tuition prices is always posted. You can also always call 580-256-3262 for more information regarding our classses located in Woodward OK

Register for summer session June 2-3 10:00am-6:00 pm 609 Main Street Woodward

On site registration for the June and July Learn to Swim Sessions will be held June 2-3rd from 10:00 am-6:00 pm at our Woodward location, 609 Main Street. Parents should be able to verify age of student as well as training levels in the past. Those who have taken from Star Fish Swimming Academy in the past will have records on site to verify swimming levels.

For more information about our seven levels of swimming please go to our website at
www.academyoffineartsok.com/starfishswimmingacademy .

Registration fee and tuition  is due at time of registration.