By Patrick Laverty – NJAC Swim Dad As a 40 something dad looking back on how I learned to swim, it was a bit different than how my children are being taught. When I was a kid we would go to the top of the ladder, jump in and figure it, sink or swim!! While […]
The benefits of swim lessons long after your child has learned to swim.
By Val Luppino- NJAC Swim mom I am oftentimes asked, “Why is your son still in swimming lessons? Hasn’t he learned how to swim yet?”. Yes, of course he can swim and he can actually swim quite well, but every season I keep enrolling him in swimming classes, and there are several reasons why. One main reason […]
The moment I knew my child needed to learn how to swim.
By Megan Johnson- NJAC Swim Mom Falling in Growing up, I absolutely loved the water. And honestly, I still love it today! Whether it be a pool, lake or ocean, I wanted to be in it. I would prune up and never would admit to being cold. I wanted my daughter to have the same […]
Treading rough waters: Why it’s important to continue lessons even when your swimmer isn’t having it.
By Leia Yoon- NJAC Swim mom Most people that see my daughter Alexandria swimming these days will compliment her on what a great swimmer she is. But the truth is, it was not always a happy go lucky experience. We started swimming with North Jersey Aquatics 3 years ago as a way for her and I […]
Get 2 free family swim passes with our Holiday gift card promotion!
Happy Holiday season! The holiday season has officially begun and we are offering a gift card promo for our new and current NJAC swim families! You can now purchase an NAJC gift card in any dollar denomination, but from now until December 15th, if you purchase a gift card over $150, you will receive […]
6 reasons to stay in the pool this Winter season
The white stuff is already covering the ground and Winter hasn’t even begun. We get it- this weather makes you want to cuddle up under a blanket with a hot cup of cocoa and stay there until April. So, if the thought of taking your kids to swim lessons during Winter session might be a […]