British Swim School

Our individualistic approach and small class sizes provide a perfect balance between one-on-one attention and group learning. A true win-win!

Witch-ing everyone a fang-tastic Halloween! What costume(s) are you going to wear tonight? Share them in the comments! #Halloween

Halloween can be scary if children are unprepared. The same can be said about the water! That’s why we use fun, gentle and child-friendly teaching methods to make learning to swim fun, NOT scary. Our lessons incorporate educational playtime because when children are having fun, they’re more likely to retain the skills being taught. Playtime is supervised and structured, and the children are still learning skills such as independence, swimming techniques, and socialization wit...h others. Find a nearby pool and experience the British Swim School difference! BritishSwimSchool.com/Lancaster

We want to wish our instructor Lauren all the best as she moves to South Carolina for a new position in her field. Lauren has been with BSS Lancaster for over 3 years and has been an amazing team member. We will miss her smiling face and positive attitude, but wish her nothing but the best as she starts her new career. Thank you, Lauren!

Happy Fall y’all! Summer-safe swimmers are made in the off-season. Learning to swim requires time, repetition, and consistency. KEEP SWIMMING INTO FALL to maintain progress, develop new skills, and have fun!

We have a few items in our lost and found at Brethren Village. If you see something you’re missing, let us know!

British Swim School is turning 40 this week! Yes, that's right. 40 years ago, Rita Goldberg - our founder and the mastermind behind our award-winning teaching method - gave her very first swim lesson in this pool at her Victorian house in Manchester, UK. A former national swimmer for England, she's the reason we're called British Swim School! Fast-forward to this week, the little swim school she founded is scheduled to work with over 10,000 students every week - Rita’s ripple... has become a survival tidal wave! Obviously, we couldn’t let this milestone go without remark, so we caught up with Rita earlier in the week, to see how she was felt about it all, she said: I never dreamed how much our opening in 1981 would change my life, let alone so many other peoples’! Since that first week in March, I believe we’ve revolutionised the way very young children can be taught survival skills, and I can only imagine how many little lives we may have saved over the years since. Everyone has made such a tremendous contribution let’s all keep going; there’s still so many little ones to help.

Why do parents love British Swim School? It’s simple! In addition to developing swim skills, our program emphasizes survival techniques that can help to protect children in the event of an emergency. Visit BritishSwimSchool.com to get a jump start on summer swimming!

It’s cold outside but summer will be back before we know it. Is your kiddo water safe?

Nice and warm today for swim lessons at Brethren Village Retirement Community! We are so lucky to use such an awesome facility!

In addition to teaching a fundamental health skill, swimming lessons provide the perfect exercise to dive into during the coronavirus pandemic! Data reported by the United States Swim School Association (USSSA) shows that private indoor swim school businesses that are operating are doing so without a single outbreak of COVID! Safety has always been, and continues to be, our #1 priority, with stringent protocols in place to reduce the risks presented by COVID-19. Learn more at BritishSwimSchool.com!

New year, same amazing learn to swim program. Experience the British Swim School difference to learn why we’ve stood the test of time for nearly 40 years!

Parents ask: how long will it take my child to learn to swim? While children progress at their own pace, developing water safety and swimming skills requires repetition, consistency and time. Winter swim lessons build the skills necessary for children to stay safe during the warm weather months spent at the pool!

Happy New Year! We are excited to get back to the pool today!Happy New Year! We are excited to get back to the pool today!

Rewarding (adjective): the valuable, gratifying and satisfying experience of watching your child’s confidence grow as they develop a critical life skill.

There’s a lot that children can do online but there’s one thing they CAN’T do online: learn to swim! Over the past week, we’ve covered a variety of reasons why swimmingand especially the techniques critical for surviving a water accidentis far too important of a skill to learn without proper instruction. Visit our blog to learn more about how swim lessons reduce the risks of drowning and what factors to consider when choosing the best swim school for your children! https://bit.ly/3fXMx8A

At British Swim School, we’re all about two things: safety and smiles!

Children aren’t able to receive the feedback necessary to ensure water safety and skill progression through online learning resources. This feedback is critical in ensuring the proper skills are being taught and retained. Should all other safety precautions fail, water safety and survival skills can save a child’s life if they ever find themselves in the water unexpectedly!

Formal swim lessons are an important step towards water safety and the CDC has listed swimming as one of the safer activities for children during COVID-19! Here’s a look at British Swim School by the numbers since re-opening! 10,500+ students enrolled 7,000+ swim lessons taught 0 reported cases of coronavirus spread at one of our pools!

British Swim School classes will be continuing in Lancaster! Our goal is to make a significant impact in preventing drownings in our area. We believe that learning to swim is a life-or-death skill, essential for every child. We will continue our efforts to make sure our classes are safe by performing temperature checks, disinfecting all equipment after it is used, wearing masks and face shields, maintaining our reduced class sizes and keeping everyone six feet apart on our... pool deck. https://www.usswimschools.org//learning-to-swim-is-essent/

Witch-ing everyone a Happy Halloween! What costume are you wearing tonight? We’d love to see your pictures! Share them in the comments!

We know that the holiday season gets busy but it's really important to continue to visit for swim lessons! Taking breaks while learning a new skillespecially one as important as swimmingcan delay progress and keep children from reaching their goals. Year-round swimming lessons give children the repetition they need to retain knowledge and excel!

The state of California just made official what we've known all along: that swim instruction is essential! From the guidelines: "Drowning prevention class...es, including swim lessons with certified instructors, are permitted in indoor and outdoor swimming pools in all tiers, as they are deemed essential." A huge thank you to those in our industry who have worked tirelessly to make this happen, and we hope that other states will soon follow!

Just like ghosts, ghouls and goblins, acclimating to the water can be scary for some children! At British Swim School, we make learning fun by engaging students through songs, games and educational playtime. Enroll in swim lessons today and watch their fright become delight!

Halloween will look different this year, and that's OK! While many of the traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, here are a few alternative ways to participate in Halloween: Carving or decorating pumpkins Decorating your house, apartment, or living space Having a virtual Halloween costume contest... Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search in or around your home However Halloween may differ from past years, have fun, be safe, and have a happy Halloween!

At British Swim School, we don’t just teach children how to swim. We teach survival skills, love and respect for the water, and foster abilities that can transfer to lifelong enjoyment. Parents we want to hear from you! What accomplishments are you most proud of? Tell us in the comments!

Water safety and swimming skills are always the priority at British Swim School, but that doesn’t mean kids can’t learn other things at the same time. Being part of a small group class, kids also learn how to take turns and follow directions. What a great combination of skills!

Celebrate this spooky season with Baby Shark's Halloween Song! https://bit.ly/3401uBf

This looks like a great way to celebrate Halloween with some help from the library!

Did you know that pumpkins float? We want your children to float, too! Our program begins by teaching children basic survival techniques like floating on their back. Many drownings occur when children are not expected to be swimming - that’s where floating comes in, as it allows children to roll onto their back and rest at the water’s surface. While floating, children can breathe without obstruction or difficulty, yell out for help if they are unable to swim to safety, or rest until they’re able to propel themselves to the edge of the pool! Start learning life saving survival techniques today at BritishSwimSchool.com!

Meet Isaac! Isaac is the newest instructor on the BSS Lancaster team. Isaac’s favorite food is burritos and in his free time he enjoys hanging out with friends and watching Philadelphia sports. His favorite thing about working at British Swim School is that it’s a positive environment and teaching kids is fun!

A common MISCONCEPTION exists about swimming in the fall and winter months: being in the water will increase someone’s chances of getting sick. The truth is, especially when the water is slightly chilly, swimming increases your white blood cell count so that your body further activates its health defenses. Simply put: taking year-round swim lessons helps to prepare your child’s immune system for reacting to germs and other changing conditions. British Swim School understands ...that immunity and health are critical priorities given the concerns presented by COVID-19. We’re committed to providing a clean environment that enables our critical mission of water safety for students of all ages and abilities while addressing these health and safety concerns regarding the virus. Visit BritishSwimSchool.com to find the British Swim School location nearest you, or contact us at 717-945-6114 to learn more about our year-round swim programs!

The allure of Halloween candy is an irresistible temptation for many children. Luckily, these cute, spooky and downright delicious treats will get children excited about eating healthy this Halloween season! Healthy Halloween Treats >> https://bit.ly/2HxDTAw

Remaining in swim lessons year-round allows children to practice water safety and swim skills on a routine basis. And with less swimming instruction available this summer, more time and experience in the water allows children to build on the skills they've already established while also improving health, confidence, and personal development. Watch this short video to learn more about the benefits of swimming year-round!