Little Otter Swim School

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Every single person can do great things! #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #youcandoit

Our pools are currently open. Staff is watching the weather closely. If we do close the facilities, we will post to social media and send out an email. Happy Friday! #poolsareopen #swimlessons #weatheralert

It's cold and flu season, in addition to the large number of local COVID-19 cases. If you or your child are not feeling well, please stay home from scheduled swim lessons, and our staff pledges to do the same. #safetyfirst #stayhome #covid_19 #washyourhands #stayhealthy

Today is World Mental Health Day a day that takes on new significance as we reach the seven-month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. One in four people will suffer from a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety, during any given year. Take some time today to focus on the mental health of you and your family members. Did you know swimming has many mental health benefits? Research has repeatedly shown exercise improves mood, increases self-estee...m, lowers the risk of depression, slows dementia and cognitive decline, improves sleep and reduces stress. Swimming, and being in water in general, has been proven to help with relaxation. The color blue, which often surrounds you in water, calms the psyche. Also, swimming engages all your senses which helps clear your mind. #worldmentalhealthday #exerciseisgoodforyou #swimforrelaxation #surroundyourselfinblue

Suffering from sleepless nights lately? One of the many benefits of swim lessons is that they can help you and your child have a more restful night. Little Otter Swim School has enhanced safety protocols in place for everyone’s health, and we reduced the number of participating families in the parent and child classes to four. #safeandhealthy #swimlessons #bettersleep #learn2swim #benefitsofswimming *Graphic: US Swim School Association

At Little Otter Swim School, we are doing our best to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and keep our swim families safe. Staff disinfects hard surfaces hourly at our both of our facilities for the health and safety of everyone who comes in the building. #safetyfirst #disinfecting #cleaning #pandemic #covid_19

It’s co-founder John Kirk’s birthday. Celebrate by donating to Hope Floats so kids that can’t afford lessons can learn to swim. Thank you

Drownings can occur anywhere that water is present. Check out these tips from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance on how to make your home safer for your children. #drowningprevention #watersafety #stopdrowningnow

Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing. ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach, author, philanthropist and public speaker How are you kicking off 2021? Do you have a resolution? Share with us in the comments!... #motivationmonday #newyear #believing #shareyourresolutions

January is National Bath Safety Month. Approximately 80 percent of infant drowning deaths happen in the bathtub, and children can drown in only an inch of water! Young children should have constant supervision by an undistracted adult during bath time. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep your child safe in the bathtub: Make sure you have everything you need before you get started: towels, soap, and toys should be within reach, so you never have to leave your child’s s...ide. Ignore phone calls, text messages and other distractions nothing is more important than supervising children in water. Test the water temperature with your elbow or wrist before filling the bathtub. The hot water heater should be set to 120 degrees F or cooler to avoid burns. Do not use bath seats or bath rings. They can easily tip over. If you are using an infant tub, make sure it is sturdy and in good working order. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 247 incidents involving infant bathtubs reported between Jan. 2004 and Dec. 2015, with 31 being fatalities. #bathsafetymonth #safetyfirst #safetytips #swimlessonssavelives #constantsupervision

Get your baby swimming! There are many benefits to splashing around and gliding through the water. Lifesaving skill! Improved cognitive function! Helps with Sleep Patterns & Much More https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/infant-swimming #Love2Swim #Learn2Swim #USSSA

Kindness counts, pass it on! #motivationmonday #bekind #kindnessmatters

Fall is in full swing! Temperate weather and colorful falling leaves mean a new year and fresh growth are right around the corner. #motivationmonday #growth #fallingleaves

Let the story of former Charlotte resident Mary Kerr be an inspiration to you in the year ahead: Find your passion, your why in 2021 and roll with it. Share your story. When you are raising money and awareness for something you believe in with your whole heart, it’s a lot easier to do. It comes naturally, and people listen and follow when you can speak to a cause with honesty and conviction. #swimitforward #swimlessonssavelives #givingtuesday2020 #passion

Happy New Year! Please remember our pools will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in celebration of the new year. We look forward to seeing you in 2021! #happynewyear2021 #poolsclosed #celebrate #byebye2020

Are you seeking ways to combat the "virtual school jitters" that result from hours in front of a computer? Swim lessons offer a lifesaving P.E. solution. In just 30 minutes per week, a child can achieve a full-body workout and learn the swimming skills to save his or her own life. Little Otter Swim School offers scholarships through our partnership with the Hope Floats Foundation so that every child can have the opportunity to learn to swim. #virtualschool #swimlessons #swimitforward #lifesavingskills

Pool season may be fading from your mind, but now is the perfect time to start swim lessons. Year-round, half- hour weekly lessons help children build on what they learned over the summer, so they gain comfort in the water and strengthen their water safety skills. By giving your child a fun and active outlet like swimming in a safe environment during the colder months, you’ll find yourself with a better, safer and more confident swimmer when the warm weather returns. #swimlessons #swimyearround #watersafetyskills #poolseason2021

Halloween will look a bit different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC considers traditional trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating to be high-risk activities, but with a little bit of creativity the holiday can still be special for children. Among the less risky suggestions offered by the CDC are a costume parade, carving or decorating pumpkins, a Halloween decoration scavenger hunt in your community, or having an outdoor Halloween movie night with family fr...iends spaced more than 6 feet apart. You can also fill treat bags to leave at the end of the driveway or edge of your yard for trick-or-treaters to grab as an alternative to having children crowded at the door to grab candy from a bowl. Do you have any special plans for the holiday? What will your family be dressing up as? Share with us in the comments! For more safety tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov//2019/daily-life-coping/holidays.html #halloweencostume #halloween2020 #pandemic #trickortreating #costumeparade #movienight #familyfun

Children should ALWAYS be within arm's reach in the presence of water. #watersafety #preventdrowning #withinreach

Even otters love pumpkin season! This weekend is the last weekend to visit a pumpkin patch before Halloween. Local farms have taken extra precautions to keep visitors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, so make sure to plan ahead and check to see if you need tickets for entry. Here are some pumpkin patches in the greater Charlotte area: Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. Wise Acres Aw Shucks Farms... The Hunter Farm Riverbend Farm Carrigan Farms *Picture from In Otter News #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatch #fall2020 #familyfun

Swimming can empower anyone! When McClain Hermes was a preschooler, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic swimmer. She thought her dreams were dashed when she lost her eyesight as a child, but with the support of an understanding coach she became a Paralympian. Click the link below to see how McClain and other visually impaired swimmers adapt to their unique challenges in the pool. #nevergiveup #swimming #challengeyourself #visuallyimpaired

"The only thing scarier than change is regret." #mondaymotivaton #yearofchange #halloweenweek