When busy days are packed with school, swim lessons, sports, and everything in between, having easy snacks ready to go can make all the difference. These five quick, kid-friendly snack ideas are simple to prep, easy to pack, and filled with the protein, fiber, and energy kids need to stay fueled throughout their day.

Mid-July doesn’t mean the window’s closed. Whether you’re in Farmingville, Huntington, Port Jefferson, or Fairfield County, there’s still real time this summer for your kid to build water confidence, indoors, on a schedule that actually works, and with something fun to work toward: our annual urSwim Olympics.

Everyone’s had “the talk” before getting in the pool – those random water safety tips that have been passed down for generations. Starting your research on water safety now puts you ahead of the curve. True water safety goes beyond simply following rules. It’s about understanding which guidelines are genuinely effective and recognizing the crucial […]

As the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The saying is meant to imply that people are stuck in their ways, of course, but we tend to believe that dogs–and people–are lifelong learners. As we get older, it is more important than ever to take on new challenges to keep our […]

Get ready for summer fun with our list of pool games! These games will boost kids’ swimming skills and confidence while ensuring safety in the water.

When it comes to achieving the swimmer’s lifestyle, in addition to mastering breathing patterns and the various strokes, it is also essential to have the right swim gear.

But, before you think of jumping (or diving) in quite yet, consider the various steps you need to take to make sure your pool is ready to use.

No matter your swimming goals, urSwim's indoor swim classes in Fairfield County, CT and Long Island, NY can help you get there, stroke by stroke.