Welcome to the SWIMkids USA Resource Center
Whether you're a first-time swim parent or a seasoned pool pro, our articles are written to help East Valley families make the most of their children's swim and gymnastics journey. From water safety tips and drowning prevention to the brain benefits of swimming and what to expect in your child's first lesson, we cover the topics that matter most to Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler parents.
Our team has been teaching kids to swim and thrive in the water for over 50 years — and these articles reflect that same depth of experience. Dive in, get informed, and feel confident every time your child steps on the pool deck.
What to Look for in Swim Lessons for Children
As temperatures rise and summer approaches, families naturally spend more time around pools, lakes, and splash pads. That makes this the perfect time to enroll your child in swim lessons!
Why SWIMkids USA Began
SWIMkids USA has won the Healthcare Leadership award for community impact given by AZ Business magazine. The award reflects the hard work of staff and the passion and direction of
The Day They Went Under
You would have thought I was opening a treasure chest. My 3-year-old daughter, Kelsey and 4-year-old son, Robbie watched as I pulled clothes out of our suitcase. On top was
Swimming’s Amazing Benefits to the Brain
Your water workout gives your body and heart all the benefit of an aerobic workout without impact on the joints. But another amazing perk of swimming is that it’s great
May is National Drowning Prevention Month
Swim lessons save lives. Our parents have shared stories of seeing their child use a skill they learned in class to help themselves when they got in an uncertain situation
Swim Lessons Save Lives! (And Other Facts)
How do you think it sounds when someone is drowning? That drowning victims make a lot of noise is only one of the false-assumptions around water safety, which keep drowning
Olympic Dreams Begin Here!
The same night as the Parade of Nations for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Rio’s Maracanã Stadium was going on, a second Parade of Nations was happening in
Keep Kids Swimming – for Smarts!
There are surprising benefits to year-round swim lessons. As the weather turns cooler and summer ends, keep ’em swimming! It can make their learning easier. Research out of Australia (https://app.griffith.edu.au/news/2013/08/13/swimming-a-smart-move-for-children/shows)
5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Swim Class
The American Academy of Pediatrics is putting a spotlight on baby swim lessons by recommending swim lessons begin at age 1. Their previous guidelines recommended the starting age as 4