Goldfish Swim School - Boise

Bubbles and his buddies love a good book, and we want to add to our reading list! 📚 It's National and we thought it was the perfect time to see what our community has been getting into lately.

We want to know, what are the books you and your kiddos are reading currently? What are the ones you come back to over and over? Tell us in the comments below and help us build out our library! 📖

Mark your calendars for the Idaho Baby & Tot Expo on September 14th from 10AM - 4PM! We’ll be there, so come say hi and get all the info you need from us! 🍼🐠

Discover tons of baby and toddler products, enjoy fun activities, and meet local vendors. It’s going to be a day full of family fun and great memories! 💛

We can't wait to see you and your little ones there! 🎉

In honor of National Baby Safety Month, we want to open the conversation around all things water and baby safety. 😊 These important water safety facts are considered ones that every parent needs to know. Drowning is an awful thing for any parent to have to think about it, but being aware is a critical part of drowning prevention.

When it comes to our infants and babies, it's never too early to start thinking about water safety. So be aware of the facts and take preventative measures like draining all bathtubs, having locks on toilets and bathroom doors, enrolling your baby in swim lessons (ours begin at 4 months!) and talking with your pediatrician regularly about any safety questions you might have. 🧡

🎉 Employee of the Quarter!🎉 Core Value Highlight - GOLDEN Experience! 🏅
Hannah has such awesome energy and provides top-notch feedback! Thanks for bringing your A-game and turning swim lessons into a splashing success! 🌊🏊‍♀️ Your passion and skills have not only boosted the young swimmers' confidence but also ignited a love for swimming. The kids can't get enough of your classes—you are one of our top pick instructors! 👏 We’re super proud to have you on our team and can’t wait to see the ripple effect you’ll continue to have in our community. Keep making waves! 🌟

We will be closed from Saturday, August 31st, to Monday, September 2nd, for the holiday but look forward to seeing everyone back in the pool soon. 😊 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉

If you're enjoying some water-side fun today, remember to actively practice water safety at all times. 🛟 Happy Labor Day!

Many of us are still feeling the summer heat, making celebrating today even sweeter. Grab the umbrella and beach blanket - it's 🏖

Whether you're lucky enough to be heading to the beach today or maybe this weekend, remember to keep water safety in mind at all times. Always have an active Safer Swimmer Guardian, pay attention to signage on the beach, keep little ones within arm's reach, and use Coast Guard-approved life jackets! 😎

Did you know the Goldfish Swim School app gives you the ability to fully manage your family account, including adding guardians and swimmers, as well as your preferred contact information in case of emergency or class cancellations? 🤔 All in the palm of your hand!

You can also choose to provide view-only access to an additional guardian, allowing grandparents, aunts, and uncles to check out your kiddo’s progress on the go! Simply head over to the “Responsible Party” option within your “Account” tab and select “Send invite email”. 📧

There are so many ways to use the Goldfish Swim School app. Let us know if you’re currently using the app. 👇

At Goldfish Swim School, we don't just focus on the skills being learned and performed but behaviors, too! It can be just as important to let kiddos know that their "being" matters just as much as their "doing". Drop a ❤️ if you love this type of celebration and encouragement, too!

🎉 Employee of the Quarter! 🎉 Core Value Highlight - CELEBRATE! 🎊 Indie brings incredible energy to every shift and does a FINTASTIC job of celebrating each of her students and their successes. Her positivity and enthusiasm create a joyful and supportive environment for everyone. Indie’s dedication to recognizing and encouraging her students' progress is amazing. Her ability to make each child feel special and motivated is just one of the many things that make her an exceptional instructor. Thank you, Miss Indie, for your unwavering commitment and for making a difference every day. Keep spreading that wonderful energy! 🌟 😊

As a new school year approaches, or perhaps has even already begun, we know a trip to your local pediatrician might also be on the to-do list! You have enough to keep track of, so we teamed up with Goldfish Swim School's o-fish-al pediatrician, Dr. Molly, to create a list of questions to ask your pediatrician at your next visit! 😉

Pool floaties are not a layer of protection for your child when it comes to drowning prevention. ❌

We know that pool floaties can be fun and colorful, but it’s important to understand why pool floaties are not a safe choice for kiddos. In addition to being prone to breaking or slipping while in use, floaties also teach poor posture and incorrect swimming habits.

Depending on the child, floaties can either cause a false sense of confidence leading children to think that they can swim independently when they’re not yet ready or they can instill fear of swimming without them. Both of these scenarios can have negative effects on children. So swap out those pool floaties for a Coast Guard-approved life jacket and add a key layer of protection by enrolling in swimming lessons! 🧡

We’re a swim school created by parents, for parents. We know you have a ton of decisions to make when it comes to your kids. That’s why we set out to make one choice, where you send your kids to swim school, an easy one. 🧡

From easy-to-schedule, free make-up lessons to open enrollment that allows you to enroll anytime throughout the year. From our pediatrician-approved curriculum that not only teaches life-saving swim skills but also encourages kids’ confidence and self-esteem, to our play-based approach that produces results while being fun. 🐠

There are so many reasons why tens of thousands of parents choose a Goldfish Swim School every day. If you’re looking to enroll your kiddo in swim lessons, we hope you’ll consider us as your top choice and allow us to show you what the Golden Experience is all about! 🌟

🎉 Employee of the Quarter! 🎉Core Value Highlight - WOW! Customer Service 🌟 Anneliese is known for her professionalism, compassion, and eagerness to assist. She goes above and beyond every day. She’s friendly, helpful, and connects effortlessly with students, staff, and parents. Anneliese ensures every interaction is positive, and every need is met with a warm smile, making her an essential part of our commitment to excellent service at the front desk. You rock, Anneliese! 🙌 🧡

🌟 Star Student Saturday! 🌟 Meet Alex, one of our amazing and imaginative swimmer! 💫 He’s not only sweet and creative but also makes everyone feel right at home with his warm and welcoming nature. Alex shows up to class each week with a big smile and a ready-to-swim attitude. 🌟 Recently, he’s been diving deep into perfecting his breaststroke, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with his progress! 🏆💪 Way to go, Alex! We’re so incredibly proud of you! 🎉💛

You know we couldn't resist sharing some silly ocean finspired jokes on National Tell A Joke Day! 😉 We're always looking for more jokes to tickle our funny fins, so we want to hear from you. Share one of your favorites in the comment below - but don't give away the answer!! Let's see how many we can guess. 🤔

Is your little one getting ready to start a new school year? Maybe they're heading back to the pool as well or starting swim lessons for the first time. Bubbles and Freeya aren't only here to help welcome little fish back to school, back to pool they're also here to help with some of the things that can go along with new experiences! 💫

Freeya is one who knows how to go with the flow, and she can be a swimsational buddy for your little one if they're nervous about meeting a new teacher (in the pool or in the classroom)! Remind them that it's okay to feel nervous or scared, grownups feel those feelings too, but change can be a really wonderful thing and an amazing opportunity for things like new Golden memories and even fintastic friendships! 😉

Share your back to school or back to pool, date in the comments below so Bubbles and Freeya can send a special greeting! 🧡

Join us for our Baby Safety Play Date on September 23rd from 5:30-6:15PM! 👶✨ This event includes a FREE lesson to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of teaching babies how to be safe in and around the water. 🛟

The playdate is designed for swimmers aged 4 months to 3 years. This event is open to the public and ALL are welcome! RSVP using the link in our bio! *Reusable swim diapers are required for non-potty trained swimmers. 🩳

To sign up, give us a call, send us an email, or use the link in our bio! 📞✉️ Don’t miss out!

It’s time for a Mini Lesson Monday highlight! 🤗

Today, we’re focusing on some Mini Lesson milestones. From singing to gliding, climbing and playing, to getting their face wet and going underwater, these inchstones are big milestones for our Minis!! 🌟

Every lesson, we work toward these important milestones with you and your little fish to help them build their muscle memory and introduce them to the water in a way that is gentle, positive, and encouraging.

What milestones is your Mini working on now? Let us know so we can Celebrate with you! 🧡

🌟 Star Student Saturday! 🌟 Meet Haven, one of our brave swimmer! 🏊‍♀💪 She recently advanced to Junior 2 and has adapted smoothly to working with different instructors. Despite the changes, Haven always has a smile on her face, and her positive attitude is truly inspiring! 😊 We know she’ll continue to be brave and successful in the pool! 🏆💧

📚✨ Happy National Book Lovers Day! Yesterday, Bubbles had a fantastic time visiting the Caldwell Library, one of our favorite spots to dive into the world of stories. There's something magical about flipping through the pages of our favorite books surrounded by the warm atmosphere of the library. Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or a thrilling adventure, reading always brings us joy. Let's celebrate our love for books today and every day! What are you reading? 🥳💖

Bubbles is building up his book stack and settling in for a long day of reading (after a good swim, of course). 😉 It's National Book Lovers Day and we're celebrating by reading all of Bubbles and his buddies' go-to books. Can you guess what they are? Share your guesses along with what book (or books!) you're going to read today. 📚

One of the best things about summer is that we get so much more time to spend with friends and family! 🤗 What is one of your family's favorite things to do during the summer? 🏖️

Due to a server outage, our booking, billing, and scheduling system is down! The IT team is working on this to hopefully have us back up soon. 🔧 Sorry for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. 🙏 We plan on continuing lessons on Tuesday morning! 😁 Call us if you have any questions! 📞

Our buddy Sloan is always around to help make learning fun and manageable! 🐢

Sloan reminds us that learning something new can feel awfully big, and breaking it into smaller steps helps! We all know that Sloan is one silly sea turtle who’s always ready to play, but he reminds us that sometimes we can feel tired (especially when working hard!) and it’s okay to rest and take a break. happy 😌

Is Sloan one of your favorite buddies? Let us know in the comments! 💫

🌟 Star Student Saturday! 🌟 Meet Camden, who’s absolutely rocking Pro 2! 🏊‍♂️ He’s a star swimmer with a great sense of humor and a super sweet personality—we just adore him! 💛 Camden has worked hard to master his butterfly and is now diving into breaststroke! 👏 Yay, Camden! 🎉 Keep up the amazing work!

Grab your crayons, markers, colored pencils, and pens - it’s National Coloring Book Day! 🖍️

This simple screen-free activity will always be one of our favorites. It’s perfect for road trips and summer vacations, breezy summer mornings or lazy beach days. We love seeing where kiddos’ imaginations will take them when they pick up a new coloring book. Drop your favorite coloring book-inspired emoji in the comments if you love this activity too! 😊

As we wrap up the month, it's time to give a shoutout to some of our favorite heroes - lifeguards! 🛟

We're overflowing with gratitude for the finomenal lifeguards at our school who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our kids during swim sessions. Your dedication is truly invaluable, and we couldn't do what we do without you! 😊

To lifeguards everywhere, thank you for making beach and pool days not only enjoyable but also safe. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! Tag a lifeguard below to spread the love and appreciation! 🧡

Sensory play has so many amazing benefits for babies and toddlers. It's one reason why we chose to incorporate it into our swim lesson curriculum with our Mini Lessons! ✨

From helping babies to develop cognitive learning, to helping with their emotional, physical, and social development, there is truly so much to love about sensory play. 🤗 If you have some favorite tips, tools, or toys that support sensory play, we'd love to learn more about them!

🌟 Star Student Saturday! 🌟 Meet Vincent! 🏊‍♂️ He’s an incredible swimmer who’s been working hard to master his rollover technique. Now, he’s swimming 7 ft on his own—how amazing is that? 🙌 We are so proud of him! 🎉👏 In addition to his swimming skills, Vincent is always respectful to his classmates and instructor. 🌟 We can’t wait to see him conquer the rollover! 💪 Way to go, Vincent! We are so proud of you! 🥳

We want to hear from you! How have your child's swim skills come in handy this summer? 🏖️

Maybe they've made family vacations that much better, increased your peace of mind, added more fun to your kiddo's splash days, or even helped in a serious situation.

If your child's swim skills have come in handy this summer, we want to hear about it! 😊