How We Make A Difference
The indescribable feeling of watching young children embrace the skills of our five day program is simply amazing. Watching the joy on the faces of these beautiful children when they finally accomplish...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Swimming Lessons in Your Pool
Swimming lessons can be extremely stressful to both the child and parent. This much-needed life saving skill is essential to teach to our children the minute they begin to crawl. Drowning is the...
View ArticleSWIM TEAM MADNESS
As the school year begins parents are dealing with school supplies, making morning adjustments after laying back over the summer and also after school activities. Many of the parents we know look for a...
View ArticleGive the Gift Of Life For The Holidays
During the Holiday Season everyone tries to find the best and hottest new toy that is new, which tablet has the best features, or what piece of jewelry would their child like best? Has anyone ever...
View ArticleAre Flotation Devices Safe To Use In The Pool?
We see children using flotation devices all the time to stay afloat in the water. As aquatic experts, parents and grandparents we scratch our heads wondering why a parent would think these devices are...
View ArticleBaby Otter is Featured in South Florida Parenting!
Our dedication to water safety is at the forefront of all that we do. We know that teaching people of all ages how to swim, while educating them about water safety and the many layers of protection, is...
View ArticleSwimming Is NowTurning Children Into Scholars
Imagine this; learning water survival at a young age has now proven to be scholastically beneficial. In addition the confidence and empowerment from the water is unlike any other sport. Dr. Robyn...
View ArticleChannel 6 News Anchor Roxanne Vargas starts Her Son In The Turn, Kick Reach...
We are thrilled to be teaching South Florida television reporter Roxanne Vargas’ son! Thanks for sharing your journey Roxy! NBC 6 South Florida?#?turnkickreach? ?#?swimming?. Drowning is the leading...
View ArticleYou Could Own A Baby Otter Andre Dawson Aquatic Center
Have you ever thought of owning your own business, but just didn’t know how to start or what business you want? We can tell you undoubtedly that being in the business of saving lives is by far the...
View ArticleOne Happy Mother
Day 3…even missing two days due to weather and Peyton’s swimming on her own!! Thank you Stacy…we love you! Barbara M.
View ArticleMemorial Day And Swimming
Memorial day is the unofficial start of summer for most parts of the country but here in Florida the start of swim season is year round. As most families prepare for swim season we want to emphasize...
View ArticleYounger Swimmers Make Smarter Babies
Children who learn how to swim at a young age are reaching many developmental milestones earlier than the norm. Researchers from the Griffith Institute for Educational Research surveyed parents of 7000...
View ArticleAutistic Kids Rock
As April comes to an end as does Autism Awareness Month we reflect on the work we do especially after receiving this beautiful note from a very special family. This note with the pictures makes us...
View ArticleA Mother Of Two Autistic Children
My name is Cate and I am the mother of two children with Autism. From the minute my children were born, before the disability diagnosis, I was very focused on making sure my children could...
View ArticleSwimming Programs vs. Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons vs. Swimming Programs So… Wait! There’s a difference? You mean, they just don’t learn how to swim? I don’t care, I just want my child to swim but I need to be able to afford it, so I...
View ArticleSwim Season Is Approaching
Looks like these winter days are starting to fade away. As the sun starts beaming and the temperatures start rising, it’s time to start thinking swimming. Start planning for your summer now and make...
View ArticleWhat To Do After The Swim Survival Class
After our Turn, Kick Reach water survival class we always recommend parents advance their children through our many other levels of swim instructions. Our beginning strokes program teaches them how to...
View ArticleAndre Dawson Discusses Swim Safety on 790 The Ticket
Baby Otter’s Andrew Dawson talked about the importance of swim safety with Jonathan Zaslow and Joy Taylor on 790 The Ticket. Andre turned to Baby Otter Swim School to learn to swim. He shared his story...
View ArticleBaby Otter Named Best Swim/Fitness Program in South Florida
We are proud to receive the 2015 Kids Crown Award for the Best Swim/Fitness Program in South Florida from South Florida Parenting. We’re especially honored since the award was given to us by readers...
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