The Academic Benefits of Swim Lessons

Research Shows That Swim Lessons Provide Academic Benefits Along with Life-Saving Skills It has long been known that swimming is not only a lifesaving skill, it is a fun, healthy form of exercise. But researchers at Australia’s Griffith University found that swimming lessons actually teach a whole lot more than just bubble blowing and back […]

Why Choose Salem Swim?

Why Choose Salem Swim? Learning to swim is a life-saving skill, and nobody does it better than Salem Swim!  Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5 & under, and participation in formal swim lessons reduces the risk of drowning by 88%.  Additionally, children who learn to swim at a young […]

What Is the Best Age To Start Swim Lessons?

One of the most common questions swim schools are asked is “what is the best age to start swim lessons?” Fortunately, there’s an easy answer to this question: the sooner the better! Salem Gymnastics & Swim is proud to offer swim lessons for children as early as three months old. We completely believe in the […]

Building Healthy, Confident Children Through Movement

Salem Gymnastics & Swim – Building Healthy, Confident Kids Through Movement Since 1980 Tumble, kick, flip and roll. These basic skills of childhood are losing ground to sedentary ExerSaucers®, kids’ television programs and handheld screens. “The changes prohibiting child movement in the last few generations are a detriment to children’s fitness and well-being,” said Salem […]