Hi Little Otter families, Lory and I hope everyone is safe and healthy. We are still paying attention to our government and health authorities. As you have probably heard, Governor Cooper has extended Safer at Home until May 8. Little Otter will be closed at least until that time. We will not be billing your…

Dear Little Otter Family, Lory and I have been following the COVID-19 situation. As you know, Governor Cooper has ordered the closure of schools K-12 for at least the next 2 weeks. We are not part of this directive, but because we serve children, we have decided to close Little Otter as well. This will…

Hello Little Otter Families   We wanted to update everyone on Covid-19.  We are still monitoring CDC, NIH and Mecklenburg County Health Department.  This area is still listed as low risk.     We are still cleaning surfaces. The Centers for Disease Control has stated that chlorinated water will kill the virus.  We also have the…

The health, safety, and concerns of our swim families are paramount at Little Otter Swim School. That’s why we have taken proactive measures to address the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Hand sanitizing stations have been added to our facilities, and staff is using disinfecting wipes hourly on all hard surfaces.   According to the CDC (Centers…

For most parents, one of the biggest benefits of infant swimming lessons is safety. Yet did you know there are more reasons to learn to swim than this lowered risk? The truth is, there are many benefits of learning to swim for children — reaching far beyond the obvious. WHY SHOULD CHILDREN LEARN TO SWIM…

When you want to teach your child pool safety, the best place to start is with swimming lessons. Formal swimming lessons provide a perfect way to get your little one acclimated to the water and to teach infant pool safety from a very young age. You and your child take the classes together and lay…

Swiminar Workshop

Snack, Learn, and Swim with us! Date: Monday, April 8th Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: 8200 Tower Point Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227 What You Will Gain From Our Swiminar: Swim education, how swimming lessons benefit the mental, emotional, and physical health of our children Childhood development tips to aid in your child’s successful…

While prime outdoor swimming season is a few months away, indoor swimming is in full swing! This is also a good time for children to learn to swim so they are ready for prime time. This is an important life skill that we at Little Otter are privileged to teach and we are thrilled when…

It is pretty normal this time of year to think about new goals. Most adults usually resolve to do something more or better: read more, exercise more, eat better, spend more time together as a family…Why not also make it a time to bring your family together to set family goals? Here are 4 tips…

Scheduling Tips for Swim Parents

For more than a decade Little Otter Swim School has played a role in helping to be safe and happy swimmers. Little Otter has learned some things about families from you. Please use the four tips most common to our families to help you in scheduling your activities. Take activities into the evening. Why make…