5 Reasons why your children should be swimming during winter swim season
Swimming should only be done in the summer, right? Wrong! At Aquatots, swimming is done all-year long, even through winter. We have a Winter swim season and a Summer swim season. Great Summer swimmers are MADE in Winter.
This article will list the five benefits your kids will achieve by continuing to swim during the winter swim season
1) Staying active
We all know that children have an enormous amount of energy which needs to get burned off. Swimming is the best way to remain active during the winter months and this keeps kids healthy and happy. Moreover, the pools at Aquatots are set at warm temperatures of 32-33 Celsius to ensure your child will have the best experience.
2) Tackling winter boredom
We understand that when the weather becomes colder, it's hard to muster the energy to venture outside, both for parents and kids. Playing with games or arts and craft can also get boring after a while. Take a moment to bring your kids to swimming while becoming more active at the same time.
3) Maintain consistency
It's very important to maintain consistency with swimming lessons. Firstly, consistency helps your child know what to expect and also gives them something to look forward to. Additionally, consistency in swim lessons will help children with their fears of the water and reduce the chances of them not being confident in the water.
4) Water safety
Water safety skills can't be taught and learnt in a single lesson. At Aquatots, we understand the importance of teaching water safety to children and instill these skills from a very young age. By swimming during the winter, children will benefit by also combating fear and anxiety in the water.
5) Repetition for long-term retention
Children need to maintain and reinforce their existing skills to be able to advance and develop further in the water. Don't let months of swimming lessons in the summer go to waste. This is particularly important for younger children, particularly infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children, as their muscle memory is starting to develop.
