Meet Bubbles & Friends
The bright orange, finned mascot of Goldfish Swim School.
What is: Bubbles the Goldfish?
This beginner level is for babies as young as 4 months old, who are accompanied by a parent in the water.
What is: Mini?
The pool water is kept at this exact, "shiver-free" temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
What is: 90 degrees?
Kids use this crustacean-inspired move (holding onto the gutter and shuffling their hands) to safely move along the edge of the pool.
What is: The crab walk?
After a lesson, swimmers can rinse off the chlorine in these distinctly designed, open-concept shower areas.
What are: The Tiki Showers?
The proprietary philosophy of Goldfish Swim School that builds life skills both in and out of the water through guided play.
What is: The Science of SwimPlay®?
Kids aged 3 to 4 who are just starting out on their own usually begin their swim journey in this class.
What is: Junior?
The exact number of minutes a standard weekly Goldfish swim lesson lasts.
What is: 30 minutes?
This basic floating technique on the back helps kids rest and breathe if they ever get tired in the water.
What is: A starfish float (or back float)?
If you are sick or out of town and miss a scheduled lesson, Goldfish allows you to book one of these instead of losing your money.
What is: A makeup lesson?
To celebrate a swimmer mastering a new skill, instructors hand out these colorful, wearable awards at the end of class.
What are: Ribbons?
Swimmers in this intermediate level focus on independence and propelling themselves further, named after a soaring movement.
What is: Glider?
To ensure individualized attention and safety, Goldfish maintains a maximum student-to-teacher ratio of this.
What is: 4 to 1?
Goldfish dedicates a week to this crucial topic periodically throughout the year, emphasizing rules like "no running" and how to call for help.
What is: Water Safety Week?
To warm up after a swim and before heading outside, kids can safely dry their hair at this dedicated station.
What is: The Hair Drying Station (or Blow Dry Station)?
The colorful, tropical decor of the facility is designed to make families feel like they are visiting one of these.
What is: An island / a tropical vacation?
Advanced swimmers perfecting their four main strokes belong to this top-tier class.
What is: Pro?
The minimum age, in months, a baby can start taking swimming lessons at the school.
What is: 4 months?
Swimmers practice pulling themselves safely out of the pool using this rhyming, three-word physical sequence.
What is: Fin Fin Belly Flipper
Families can practice their skills together or just play during this designated weekly open pool time.
What is: Family Swim?
Husband and wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston opened the very first Goldfish Swim School in this Midwestern state in 2006.
What is: Michigan?
Swimmers who have mastered the Pro level can join this in-house swim team to build endurance and learn competition skills.
What is: Swim Force?
The maximum number of students allowed per lane during a Swim Force team practice (ratio).
What is: 7 to 1?
Goldfish heavily champions this event, celebrated globally on May 15th, to spread awareness about drowning prevention.
What is: International Water Safety Day?
The facility uses this state-of-the-art purification system to keep the water clean without the harsh smell and eye-burning effects of heavy chlorine.
What is: A UV (Ultraviolet) water purification system?