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In addition to being a lifesaving skill, learning to swim comes with its perks and benefits. What gives swimming its appeal? Here are the top five reasons to consider learning how to swim.

The ocean is a big place. The best step is to become a strong swimmer and follow these core rules. 

Congratulations on scheduling swim lessons for your child! Learning to swim saves lives, which means you’ve taken an important step to ensure your child has the skills and confidence to stay safe in the water.

Confidence comes in many forms, but a confident swimmer is one who can master the five basic swim skills of the water competency test. 

Searching for a learn-to-swim program for your child, but don't know where to start? Look no further! 

Step Into Swim’s very own Rowdy Gaines recently talked with The TODAY Show, alongside fellow Olympians Cullen Jones and Cammile Adams, on swim safety tips and best practices during National Water Safety Month.

It can be tough to know the 'right' time to start swimming lessons for your child, or the 'right' questions to ask. No parent wants to think about their child in an unsafe situation in the water, but the good news is swimming lessons can reduce the risk of both fatal and non-fatal drowning by 88%!

While most people think of backyard and community pools come summer swim season, the truth is swimming doesn't have an off season. Indoor pools are a great resource for children and their families year-round without the pressure of navigating around the weather. No matter the setting, swimming safety best practices still apply. Read more about safety tips for indoor swimming.

Many people are working toward goals they've set for themselves and their families. Why not consider enrolling your child in local swimming lessons this year? In addition to meeting resolutions related to healthy living, exercise, and less screen time, learning to swim is a great way to boost confidence while keeping kids safer in the water. Step Into Swim can be what you need to get started.