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There’s nothing better than cooling off in the water on a hot day—except adding a few well-chosen games. With just a little structure, any pool day, lake outing, or beach trip can turn into something memorable. Here’s a streamlined list of water games, with where they work best and just enough detail to jump right […]

It Really Is About What You Wear This time of year, swimsuits start popping up in stores everywhere. With warm-weather swimming just around the corner—and kids growing out of their suits faster than ever—you may already be planning your next swimsuit purchase. ☀️🏊‍♀️ Before you toss those swimsuits into your cart (either in-store or online), […]

Coach Dana teaches her students from the beginning of her course that there is a safe place in a swimming pool: Where is it?  “The wall,” Coach Dana asserts, “The wall of the pool is the safe place, because it doesn’t move. It doesn’t sink. It is always there and all the way around.” People, […]

MOST BE U.S. COASTGUARD APPROVED When it comes to fun on the water, Coach Dana only recommends ONE kind of flotation device… 🥁 United States Coast Guard Approved life jackets! Yep, that’s the gold standard. 💡 Fast Fact #1: The Stamp Matters! Flotation devices are sold everywhere — big box stores, marinas, online shops — […]

Thank you all for a great summer 2023 swim season! Here’s what Swim With Coach Dana has been up to and how we can work on swim safety together before next summer!