Posted January 12, 2021
In troubling new numbers, significantly fewer kids in 2020 compared to the year before, are learning how to swim in NE Florida because of the pandemic. It’s concerning for families and swim teachers, with drowning consistently one of the leading causes of deaths among kids, and Florida is one of the top states annually for drownings. This year the numbers have increased dramatically.
Albert Passavanti, knows how important swim lessons are. Two summers ago, a video of him diving into his pool to save his one-and-a-half-year-old son, Rocco, went viral.“It really hit us to the core saying wow our child that can’t swim just fell in the pool. Thank god we were out there,” Passavanti said in an interview. Some parents have had their kids swimming in lessons since they were about one and haven’t stopped through the pandemic.
“I think the risk of drowning or a drowning experience are a lot greater than the risk of Covid,” said one parent. But other parents have been avoiding the water since the Pandemic started.
Joani Maskell owner of Swimming Safari Swim School says she has made lots of changes.…
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Posted October 15, 2020
The Safari difference: Connecting with our students
We have long been aware that swimming is a fantastic sport because of health benefits, particularly to the cardiovascular system. However, a recent international study on movement education and a longitudinal studies on the early years of swimming, by professor Robyn Jorgenson, in Australia, shows that swimming has many more benefits.
In Professor Jorgenson’s study, she concludes that early years of swimming builds social, emotional, physical, and intellectual capital.
It is important that our swimming teachers are competent, confident and able to engage with young children to best take advantage of these benefits. The best swimming teachers have a mixture of knowledge and communication skills.
Great Swimming Teachers Engage Their Pupils
Many people know how to swim, but it takes a special person to share this knowledge with others and cultivate their lifelong love of swimming. Though every swim instructor has his or her own style and personality, all great teachers share certain skills and qualities.
At Swimming Safari Swim School our instructors are our most important asset, and we’re proud of developing…
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Posted September 10, 2020
Keeping your family safe is your priority right now and we want to let you know it’s also our priority, as well! -Your Swimming Safari Guides
Can you believe summer vacation is coming to an end? Certainly, a different type of summer vacation, this year! When planning your fall schedules, you might be wondering what activities should fit into the picture, that are safe. How do you choose between limiting your child’s exposure to others and teaching them to have skills you want them to develop? The answer is you choose an activity that will be essential for them throughout their life, as well as, fun and safe! This would be, of course, Swim Classes! And the best thing to do is to choose a Swim School that is aware of your concerns AND has taken precautions to protect their students and families!
Swimming Safari Swim School - We are here for you!
Here are a few reasons why it’s a good idea to include swim classes into your back to school routine.
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Posted June 26, 2020
We are now offering Spot TV as an alternative way of viewing your child’s lesson! Keeping our families connected and involved without the needed floor space, foot traffic, distractions, or physical closeness in the facility.
With Spot TV you can:
View classes while waiting in your car!
Share Spot TV with another parent! (Only 1 parent per family is allowed in the facility at once, so the other parent can view with Spot TV)
Share Spot TV with a loved one who would love to watch your child’s lesson!
Watch your child’s lesson while practicing social distancing!
(Search the App Store for Spot TV Family or click download button below)
How Do I Get Started?
Step 1: Download the Free Mobile app
Step 2: On the App’s home screen, select the button ”New here? Sign Up” to complete your registration.
Step 3:After creating an account, choose a Preschool. Your preschool selection will be Swimming Safari Swim School
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Posted May 15, 2020
Hello Swimming Safari Families!
Dear Swimming Safari Families,
We want to welcome you back soon and share with you our reopening procedures!
We have been busy cleaning and preparing the building for your return, and we will be employing new policies and procedures to help keep you and your children as safe as possible during this unprecedented time. As we begin the reopening process, we recognize that in order to be successful, a strong partnership with you will make a tremendous difference in how we move forward with the new challenges that face us. The situation is fluid; updates and changes to policies may occur. Please read this over with your family to prepare everyone for their return to…
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Posted March 15, 2020
Thank you to The Women’s Business Owners of North Florida!
Sometimes swimming lessons can seem like a luxury that some families cannot afford. Parents understand the need to teach their children to swim, but if they can’t afford to enroll their children, these children can be missing out on a vital life-saving skill. Parents might try their hardest to give their own lessons at the public pool, or find a cheaper alternative, but sometimes these can fall short compared to formal lessons with a certified school. Too many stories hit the news about children drowning and too many families are suffering at the loss of their children. But, recently, thanks to the Women’s Business Owners of North Florida www.wbonfl.org this story changed for ten families. The organization helped to raise $2000 which was donated to families that desperately needed it. Now these children and their families know the proper skills to have fun and be safe in the water.
At Swimming Safari, we understand how beneficial swim lessons can be for babies and children and believe that every child should have the right to…
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Posted December 30, 2019
Living in Florida, we are never too far away from some body of water. Whether it be a pool, ocean, or lake we can assume there is always at least one body of water near us. This can be exciting for those who love to swim, but terrifying for those who do not. It is important that every person in Florida know some form of water safety, starting with children. Water safety lessons should be taught in schools to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.
Annually, there are over 3,500 unintentional deaths due to drowning, and of these about one in five of them are children under the age of 14, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alarmingly, Florida is leading the country in drowning deaths for children ages 1-4. We are not doing enough to keep our children safe in and around the water. Most of these deaths can be avoided with the proper knowledge and skills when it comes to swimming and water safety.
A recent senate bill proposed by Florida Senator Jason Pizzo would make water safety lessons a requirement for all Florida children enrolled in public school…
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Posted December 30, 2019
Winter is finally here! That means we can all put on our fluffy socks, sip our hot cocoa, and watch our favorite holiday movies. Most of us like to stay indoors during the colder months, for obvious reasons, but when thinking about swim lessons it might be worth it to venture out into the cold temperatures, if for nothing more than to keep our children safe. We all understand why swim lessons in the summer are great, but did you know that swim lessons in the colder months are just as useful?
Here are a few reasons to consider keeping your little one in year-round swim lessons:
1: Repetition is Key
It’s true, kids (and adults) learn best with repetition and taking extended breaks can cause swimmers to regress. Think about it: how many times have you asked your child what they learned last year at the start of a new school year only for them to say they do not remember? The same thing happens with swim lessons, you just spent all this time working with your child and they have learned and advanced so much throughout the summer. But…
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Posted February 07, 2019
Swimming Safari is the Industry Leader in Swim Instruction
in NE Florida! We offer complete Comprehensive lessons at our State of the Art
Indoor Facility. The small class sizes, allow our Swimming Specialists to use
Specialized Teaching Techniques. Chances are you probably already know someone
who has taken a Swimming Safari with us! We are well known & respected in
Jacksonville and super friendly.
A Leader in Swim Instruction in NE Florida
Swimming Safari is the Industry Leader in swimming
instruction in Northeast Florida. Our program has taught thousands of children
to swim and be safe. Swimming Safari is dedicated in making a difference in the
lives of children as well as adults, and their families.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Swimming Safari Swim Schools’ Comprehensive Curriculum with
15 different levels designed to meet the needs of every student. With in each
level we have included several milestones that each child will get to complete.
Every time a level is achieved, a child is rewarded. It starts from the very
littlest and progresses in small steps to the very best. We…
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Posted January 01, 2019
It’s incredible to think that we have been teaching swimming lessons in Northeast Florida since 2002. A lot has changed since we first embarked on this wonderful adventure in the pool, but one thing that has remained consistent is our promise to teach every swim lesson with the Swimming Safari Difference. The Swimming Safari Difference is:
Providing each student a high level of individualized instruction through small class sizes
Expert lessons provided by a highly trained (over 40 hours), enthusiastic, and energetic staff member of swim instruction professionals.
A comprehensive curriculum that places a strong emphasis on water safety education for students and parents.
An exceptional level of customer service that regularly exceeds expectations.
Most Importantly, an atmosphere filled with encouragement, excitement, and fun. Because after all, swim lessons should be about learning to enjoy the water and having respect for the water.
Our Mission: To provide every student with the skills needed to become Safe, Happy, and Confident, in the water.
Our Goal: To create safe life-long swimmers who enjoy the water as much as we do!
Our Core Values: Safety, Fun, Teamwork,…
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