Njswim Blog

Beware of Big Arms!!
The floating foundation vs. arm circles One very frequently asked question by parents is, “when is my child going to learn big arms and swim with their arms out of the water?” Please keep reading for our answer. “Learn to float,” Njswim’s philosophy and approach to...

Summer is in the Air-EVERYWHERE!
We are so pleased to be offering our Intensive Summer Swim lessons in all FIVE locations this summer across the beautiful state of New Jersey. Our brand of Intensive Summer Swim lessons are a perennial favorite for parents, children and teachers! Parents LOVE it...

Say YAY for Substitutes!!!
Why substitutes are good for your swimmers progress? We love all of our teachers because each teach brings a unique perspective to the lessons. As weeks roll on, each teacher develops a special relationship with the swimmers in their classes and gets to know their...

Happy Joe’s SAFER Vacation Swimming Tips!!
So many of our friends and families are heading off to tropical vacations this winter/ spring break and so we wanted to remind you of a few things. First, if your child has not been swimming since the summer, they have may have lost some of their skills that they had...

Blog blah blah!
So recently I have been reading more and more blogs and seems like this is a really cool way to get information on certain topics – and we have really been making an effort on developing this area of our website and communication in the social media world. We want to...

Looking for a Holiday Gift-We’ve got you Covered!!!
Looking for a great holiday gift that isn’t a toy to clutter your home?? We've got you covered!!! Why not give a gift that enhances the quality of life? Give the Gift of SWIM!! Njswim offers gift certificates which can be used for Swim lessons and Njswim schwag!!...

All the Babies in the Pool….
All the Babies in the Pool... Go Splash, Splash, Splash Did you know... Swim Lessons Expands Cerebral Communication: Fascinating new research reports that a baby's brain develops through bilateral cross patterning movements like swimming, crawling and walking. The...

Miss Linda’s Winter Swimming Tips
First, please give yourself a pat on the back for enrolling your child in winter swim lessons. It is so imperative to begin to prepare for a safer summer NOW. Taking extended seasonal breaks can set a child back. In fact, a key factor of how children (and adults!)...

7 Reasons to Swim NOW for a SAFER Summer!!
There are many reasons why year-round swimming is important-Below are 7 of our favorites! Safety skills are constantly reinforced throughout the lessons-this is a life skill!!! The teacher knows your child: Does your child like to be hugged? Silly Faces? Or singing...

Does Age Really Matter??? We Think it Does!!!
Early exposure to the water is the best! Below are 4 key reasons to introduce your child to the water at an early age! Physical Development: Babies and Toddlers are natural swimmers due to their ability to move more freely in the water than on land. They are...