Georgia Kids Survival Swim

06/15/2026

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A six-year-old child is dead after drowning in a resort pool in Panama City Beach. On Wednesday, Reece Dowdy was pulled from the pool at the Summit Beach Reso…

06/15/2026

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The coroner says a 6-year-old girl drowned in a backyard pool during a birthday party in Anderson County over the weekend. FULL STORY ⬇️

06/13/2026

Check out sweet Russel mastering his float and with a flip added in! He’s worked so hard the last few weeks! So proud of you buddy! Maddie Hickman

06/13/2026

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REST IN PEACE: Reece Dowdy, 6, died on Thursday after drowning in a resort pool in Panama City Beach. He had just finished the first grade and was in town from Kentucky. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/6-year-old-child-drowns-in-resort-pool-while-on-vacation-in-florida/

06/13/2026

🙏 We need to do more. Lessons should be mandatory, these drowning cases and statics are growing.

06/11/2026

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2 young girls died Monday evening after they were found in a neighbor’s swimming pool. / FULL STORY: https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/06/09/no-charges-expected-after-pensacola-pd-says-two-girls-drowned-their-neighbors-pool/

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

Most parents think swim lessons are just about preventing drowning. But research shows toddlers who start swimming early get 88% drowning protection PLUS something unexpected: enhanced brain development. Every stroke and kick creates cross-lateral movement that forces both sides of the brain to work together, literally wiring neural pathways for reading, focus, emotional control, and language skills.

When your child moves through water, they're doing more than learning to float. They're developing better balance, quicker problem-solving abilities, and stronger motor skills than kids who don't swim. The resistance of water challenges their body awareness and posture while building core strength. Studies consistently show early swimmers outperform their peers in cognitive tasks that require bilateral brain coordination.

Here's the hidden gem: floating and breath control naturally teach emotional regulation. When toddlers learn to stay calm in water and control their breathing, they're building real-world skills for handling stress and trying again when things get tough. Early swim lessons leverage your child's natural brain plasticity and lower fear levels, making skill acquisition easier and more confident. You're not just enrolling them in another activity - you're investing in their safety, cognitive development, and emotional resilience all at once.

06/11/2026

Next session dates.

Start 7/27 - 6 weeks. Time frame- 2:30-5:30 spots

Don’t think “summer is almost over”

Think 💭- I’m getting my children skilled for anytime (not just summer) Most drownings occurr during “non swim times”

💭- I am getting ahead for next season - (if your child is a swimmer, they will only need a two week refresher and be ready for summer and won’t need the full 6 initial weeks)

🏊‍♀️ swimming is a good skill to have year round. (Being indoor and heated, weekly and maintenance lessons can be available year round)

🗓️ Getting on my books and schedule, you become a current client. Current clients will always have first pick on time spots, for siblings or refreshers.

(In South Carolina the spots went so fast, that new clients weren’t getting in til late June or July because I was booked with old clients, or every fall there was a waitlist for the next season. This soon will be the same here in Georgia)

If you or someone you know is interested in lessons, please share, and tag! Thank you.