June 24, 2020Boost Your Child’s Swimming Skills with FinsFins are an important learning tool when learning to swim, especially for small children. It’s true that many of us […]
June 24, 2020WHO’S WHO AT THE POOL?Communication is the key to so many things, and swim lessons are no different. It’s important for parents and students […]
June 24, 2020GETTING (AND STAYING) IN THE GROOVEWhen founders John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid designed LPB’s curriculum, they knew that one of the keys to their students’ […]
June 24, 2020SUMMER ONLY VS. YEAR-ROUND LESSONSEach summer we always see a wave of new students, many of which come from families who may not be […]
June 24, 2020TEACHER CHANGE? IT COULD BE A GOOD THINGThe student/teacher bond is one of the most powerful relationships in existence. At LPB, we strive to provide consistent teachers […]
June 24, 2020LPB BEGINNINGSOn April 15, 1979 La Petite Baleen swim school opened in the backyard of Irene Madrid and John Kolbisen. Irene […]
June 24, 2020COMPASSION IN SWIMMING LESSONSAt La Petite Baleen, our teachers stay focused on our curriculum mantra: Pace, Pattern, Compassion, and Fun. LPB curriculum continues […]
June 24, 2020Things to Know About Swimmer’s EarOne of the most common questions we receive is about ear infections and tubes, and whether your child can swim. […]
June 24, 2020The Role of Lesson Structure in Swim Skill DevelopmentLa Petite Baleen has been teaching young children to swim for over 40 years. We’re well known for our unique […]