The many benefits of swimming year-round
Dive into fun all year round with Watermelon Swim!
Swimming isn’t just a splash-tastic way to cool off—it’s a crucial life-saving skill that flourishes with consistent practice. At Watermelon Swim, we turn year-round lessons into an exhilarating adventure, emphasizing water safety and boosting your child’s overall growth and well-being.
Imagine your little swimmer reducing their risk of drowning by a whopping 88% just by enjoying year-round swim sessions. Yes, it’s that impactful!
Year-round swimming builds endurance, stamina, and muscle memory
Swimming is the ultimate playdate with perks. It’s a heart-pumping workout that boosts endurance and stamina so much that 30 minutes in the pool equals 45 on land, thanks to the magic of water resistance.
But there’s more! Swimming is like a superfood for the brain. It fine-tunes coordination and breath control, sharpening young minds. Studies from Griffith University show early swimmers hit cognitive milestones up to 10 months sooner. So, we’re not just making waves—we’re making brain waves!
Year-round swimming encourages repetition and consistency
Consistency is the cornerstone of learning any skill, and thankfully, children thrive on repetition and consistency.
Children aren’t expected to learn algebra overnight. These mathematical skills come from years of consistent and repetitive practice. This same consistent and repetitive practice is necessary for swimming, as consistency and repetition allow a technique or skill to turn into a reflex. At Watermelon Swim, we want the water safety skills and techniques we impart to your children to become second nature. Allowing your child to continue swimming year-round will give them lifesaving reflexes that can be immediately utilized in an aquatic emergency.
Year-round swimming improves neurological development and brain power
Regular swimming sessions increase cerebral blood flow, which is a fancy way of saying it makes learning and motor skills sharper. Children who participate in swim lessons early in life tend to do better in school and have improved problem-solving abilities and higher IQs. When compared to non-swimmers, some of the benefits of swim lessons are:
- Better balance, movement, and grasping techniques
- More advanced cognitive and physical development
- Increased overall efficiency in the brain process
| Researchers from the Griffith Institute for Educational Research have found that, compared to children who do not swim at a young age, swimmers are, on average, 6 months ahead in mathematics and problem-solving, 17 months ahead when recalling stories, and 24 months ahead concerning following directions. |
Year-round swimming facilitates physical growth and development
Swimming is a low-impact physical activity that enhances breath control and lung capacity while toning muscles and building endurance.
A scientific study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that infant swimming programs promote better motor development (particularly hand-eye coordination) and early executive function skills. This means infants who participate in regular swim lessons show advanced motor skills that enable them to reach milestones, such as learning to walk much faster than their non-swimming counterparts.
Year-round swimming reinforces swim survival skills
If you or a family member have a pool or body of water nearby, then water is a hazard that is always present. Florida Department of Children and Families data shows at least 97 children drowned to death in 2023, up from 93 deaths in 2022. One of the top causes is children leaving the house/yard undetected.
Regular lessons keep safety skills fresh, preparing swimmers of all ages to respond quickly and effectively in any aquatic environment.
| Continuous swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning for children between the ages of one and four by 88%. |
Year-round swimming boosts emotional well-being and confidence
Every stroke and splash leads to stronger, happier kids. Swimming sets the stage for setting and achieving goals and building self-discipline. Plus, the sense of accomplishment from conquering new swim techniques translates into a ‘can-do’ attitude in other aspects of life.
Scheduling options
Beat the rush of spring and summer enrollments by swimming all year! Year-round scheduling means you can find the perfect time for swim lessons, avoiding the seasonal scramble for spots.
Cultivate a lifelong passion for swimming
Our indoor, top-notch facilities are perfect for nurturing a lifelong passion for swimming. They ensure kids build a solid foundation of skills and confidence that stays with them forever.
So, why wait? Make a splash and join the fun at Watermelon Swim, where the water is always great and the fun never stops. Swim into a journey of endless aquatic adventures and safety!
Find your nearest Watermelon Swim location and make waves with us all year round!
