When is the right time to start swim lessons? This is a question many parents find themselves asking. At MIT Recreation, we believe that as early as 6 months of age is a good time to start introducing your child to the water and pool environment. For infants (18 months old and younger), this time
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Are you hesitating about letting your kid(s) take the jump into swim lessons? You may be worrying unnecessarily. Check out the following five common concerns that parents often have before starting classes, and why you don’t have to let them stand between your kids and swim lesson fun! 1. Is My Child Too Young? Children
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Have you ever thought about lifeguarding? While at times challenging, lifeguarding is a very rewarding job – and could be perfect for those who love the water. Here are 5 great reasons why you should consider becoming a lifeguard. 1. Lifeguards save lives All lifeguards save lives. Sometimes, this looks exactly how you might imagine:
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You won’t see too many swimmers in the pool these days without a pair of goggles. Swim goggles are an added pleasure to swimming, opening up the underwater environment for exploration. They are great for those with sensitive eyes, protecting them from the PH of even the best maintained and balanced pool water. For swim
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Are you new to MIT Recreation Aquatics? At MIT Recreation, we try to offer members the best in aquatics facilities, programming, and safety. But if you are new to us, or aquatics in general, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Below is our Aquatics Orientation Quick Guide just for you! Get the
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