If you’re a parent in Chicago wondering, “When is the right time to start baby swim lessons?” — the answer might surprise you: as early as 6 months old. At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we’ve seen firsthand how starting early not only builds water safety but also creates joyful, confident swimmers…
For many families, swimming is thought of as a summer activity. But here’s the truth: the most progress happens when kids swim year-round. At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we see it every day—children who keep up with lessons all year long learn faster, retain skills better, and grow more confident than…
Do you want your child to not only feel safe in the water, but also thrive as a confident swimmer?Swimming isn’t something kids master in a single lesson—it’s a journey. At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we guide that journey step by step, giving your child the skills, confidence, and love of…
By Anna Petit-Bruner, Editor, Chicago Blog Dolphin It’s a cold December day in Chicago, but I’m sweating in the waiting room of Chicago Blue Dolphins. Why? Because I’m only minutes away from sitting down with a legend — nay an icon — a very pillar of the swimming world. I’m…
Last week, I had to clean up and drain the pools for two “poopy” accidents. Because of the time and class disruption that came with this cleanup, I wanted to answer a common question from parents of non-potty trained infants and toddlers: “Why does my child need to wear two…
Second in a Series: Kids Swim Lessons “Chicago Blue Dolphins creates an environment of encouragement and understanding from the moment you first make contact…”— Kathryn Day, Chicago Private Swim Lessons Create Watershed Moments for Son In Australia where Kathryn Day grew up, swimming is a way of life and kids…
First in a Series: Kids Swimming Lessons “Lessons were all about making the babies and the parents comfortable by playing games, gentle splashing, and getting used to being immersed in the water. We learned about water safety and how to safely play with our child in the water.” —Haydee Lopez, Chicago,…
When it comes to choosing swimming classes for your child, there’s no shortage of options in Chicago. You may be inclined to choose classes close to home or that another parent mentioned. And until you’re child has spent some time in the class, it can be hard to know whether…
At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to swim. That’s why we became certified to teach swimming to children with anxiety, attention difficulties, Autism spectrum disorder, sensory challenges, coordination problems, physical disabilities and more. Coach Fitz got the idea to work with children with special…
Question: In your baby and toddler swim classes, why do you have us spin around twice when we sing ‘She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain?’” Is there a purpose, or do you like to see how many parents follow instructions? —Dizzy Dad, Chicago Dear Dizzy Dad, You may be surprised…
