How Swim Lessons Can Help Your Child Shine at School?

The new school year is just around the corner, and at Five Star Swim School, we believe swimming deserves a spot in your child’s school routine, and here’s why.

Swimming is not only another after-school activity - it is a life skill. Water safety doesn’t stop when summer ends. It’s something we all need to keep top of mind, year-round. Here’s where swim lessons come in handy. They teach kids important water safety skills, helping them stay safe in and around water.

And here’s the best part, science shows that swimming can also help kids do better in school. Children who swim from an early age develop faster and have fewer difficulties in the classroom. They have better cognitive, physical, and language development, motor skills, coordination, and they tend to be more focused.

Every splash in the pool is also a little lesson in perseverance. Kids learn that mistakes aren’t failures, they’re simply steps toward success. Learning a new stroke, holding their breath longer, or overcoming the fear of water teaches kids patience, resilience, and the joy of celebrating small wins. Those victories don’t just stay in the pool. They follow kids into the classroom, helping them raise their hands with confidence, tackle tough assignments, and believe in themselves.

At Five Star Swim School, we offer swim lessons for kids as young as six months old and up. With our small classes (just three students per instructor), your child gets the personal attention they need in our warm, 90° saltwater pools, which are gentle on skin and hair. Our caring instructors know how to turn every lesson into a fun, skill-building experience. With nine convenient and well-maintained locations, Five Star Swim School is a trusted choice for families across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

This back-to-school season, we’re making it even easier to jump in! From August 15th to September 15th, enjoy our Back to School, Back to the Pool promo with special rate of $32 per lesson ($29 at Cherry Hill, NJ and Lehigh Valley, PA), 50% off registration fee and a fun welcome gift as a bonus (a stuffed Tickle toy, branded towel and tote bag).

Don’t miss the chance to help your child build skills that last a lifetime. Find your nearest location here.