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Water Safety Expo at Valencia Fire Station

Water Safety Expo at Valencia Fire Station

Because drowning remains the leading cause of death in children under the age of four, Los Angeles County firefighters once again partnered with the City of Santa Clarita and others, including Academy Swim Club, to host their third annual “Children Drown Without...
Watch From a Safe Distance

Watch From a Safe Distance

It’s Week 3 in our series of things we wish parents knew before the start of swim lessons.  This time we want you to Watch From A Safe Distance. That means the viewing area.  If your child is really crying, preferably the back of the viewing...

Keep Calm & Carry On

So you’ve made the decision to stick with swim lessons for at least 3 lessons, but your work is not done yet. . .   Keep Calm and Carry On. Your attitude will set the tone for all the lessons to follow.  Try to stay cheerful and moderately excited,...

What We Wish You Knew

Some kids never cry.  You know the ones I mean.  These are the babies that have never met a stranger.  As toddlers they launch into new activities with enthusiasm.  They sleep through the night at birth.  If you’re lucky enough to have such a...

From Bitterness to Betterness: Anthony Ervin

Hometown swimmer Anthony Ervin is regaining world recognition for seizing eight medals in the 15th FINA 2013 World Cup Championships in October and November. One might compare his super swimming strength and resilience to a Spiderman series – humbly finding his...
Remembering Sunday

Remembering Sunday

The weather was hot, the water was wet, the pool was as full as it could get. We gathered together for fun in the sun, all to say “Thanks!” to our fab patrons. Ryan and his band The Early Risers came, and they rocked, yeah, they rocked you...