Bear Paddle Swim School

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Bear Paddle Swim School company profile

Bear Paddle Swim School is a national leader in the swimming lessons for kids industry. As a result, Bear Paddle Swim School sets the standard of excellence for swimmming lessons for children ages 6 months to 15 years old. Our swim school program educates both parents and students in skills that build confidence. This enabled us to save lives, and promote water safety. Bear Paddle Swim School was created when we saw the need for a quality swimming lessons program for children of all ages and abilities in an approachable kid-friendly environment. The team developed the Bear Paddle concept, creating a one-of-a-kind children’s swim program with a state of the art facility and pool. The first Bear Paddle opened in 2009 in Aurora, Illinois. The Illinois community hadn’t ever seen a dedicated learn-to-swim facility like Bear Paddle. Bear Paddle opened more locations in Illinois and expanded into Ohio, Kentucky, and New Jersey. By 2017, Bear Paddle had 10 corporate own stores with over 50,000 swimmers. Therefore, The Bear Paddle team focused on culture consistency, swim lesson quality, and operational efficiency. Similarly, this enabled us to maintain and exceed the quality of lessons throughout different markets. Bear Paddle Swim Schools allow more opportunities for children to learn the life-saving skills of swimming, impact more communities!