Do you remember learning how to swim? Many people remember achieving this milestone, and well they should! When you reminisce about splashing in the water, are your memories good or not-so-good? How you recall your swim lessons, whether formal or informal, largely depend on your swim instructor. At Emler Swim School, we want learning to… Read more
You get what you pay for. This saying may be trite, but it’s really true whether you are purchasing a new car, a new house, or a new pair of socks. While it might be okay to cut corners when buying socks, it’s not okay to cut corners when trying to find the best swim… Read more
One inch. One inch of water is all that it takes for a child to drown. One inch of water may not seem like a lot – it’s about the height of a quarter – but it can be fatal to a curious infant or toddler. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths… Read more
Did you know that the earlier your child learns to swim, the better chance they have of not drowning? Studies have shown that swimming lessons can significantly lower drowning rates by a whopping 88%. This is because drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 14. So take note,… Read more
The mark of a good business is not just how much money they make but also how they take care of the people that surround them. Emler Swim School prides itself on partnering with local nonprofits because those organizations are critical to the infrastructure of our communities. What happens when business don’t support nonprofits?… Read more
Swimming is a great skill to have, especially for young children who are raised around water, whether it’s in a backyard pool or in a nearby lake or ocean. That said, all children benefit from lessons. Read on to find out how they benefit and when to start swimming lessons for kids. What do the… Read more
As we see the COVID-19 numbers across the country continue to rise, Emler is proud to say that we’ve had no known outbreaks of COVID-19 in any of our facilities. To date, no one has traced coronavirus transmission to an Emler swim lesson. This fact is even more incredible when you consider that we’ve taught… Read more
As a parent, you are vigilant about keeping your child safe. This means using baby gates to block off stairs, taping up sharp corners, and always being on the lookout for dangers that your toddler or infant may encounter as they explore the world. This is especially true when it comes to infants, toddlers, and… Read more
There’s a common misconception that kids can learn to swim if you take them to a lesson here or there. That’s not the case at all! Kids don’t become little fishies just by being in the water…they need guidance, repetition, and safe instruction. The magic of regular, semester-based swimming lessons is that it works. … Read more
There are a lot of choices when it comes to finding the right swim instruction for your child. You’ve got a local city pool, private schools, and maybe even an HOA-managed pool in your neighborhood. So how do you choose the best swimming lessons for your kid? Here are the top 10 questions you should… Read more
