Parent Resources

Ocaquatics' Response to AAP's Policy Revision

Here is our response to the American Academy of Pediatrics recent revision to their policy statement on teaching children to swim, which now recommends swimming lessons for kids under four.

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Drowning Prevention

This is the AAP's revised policy statement on drowning prevention and swimming lessons for children.

Preparing Your Infant for Swimming Lessons

Here is one of our favorite articles on preparing your infant for swimming lessons by our good friend, Kathy Hubbard of Hubbard Family Swim School in Phoenix, Arizona.

Learn more about our Ocaquatics Kendall indoor facility!

Our 30,000-gallon indoor pool at Ocaquatics Swim School in Kendall is equipped with the latest in innovations designed to provide the ultimate in both safety and bather comfort. There is not a safer pool in Miami Dade in which to learn how to swim!

3 Reasons to Swim Year-Round with Ocaquatics

Each winter after the holiday break when the temperature starts to drop we notice that some of our students stop their swimming lessons. We also notice that they return each spring and summer to lessons, but they are somewhat behind their classmates who continued swimming throughout the year. Here are 3 reasons that your child should continue swimming this winter season.

Swim Snaps Studio

Underwater portrait photography in South Florida.

Keep kids in pools - Miami Herald Letters to the Editor

Check out this SPEAKUP piece featured in the Sunday, May 24, 2009 Miami Herald written by Miren Oca, director of Ocaquatics.

Swimming Lessons Do Not Increase Drowning Risk in Young Children - National Institutes of Health

A blog post by Swim School Bob, reporting on a study by the National Institutes of Health stating that swimming lessons do not increase drowning risk in young children.

Swimming World: Safer Swimmers, Safer Kids

An article in the nationally published Swimming World magazine written by Ocaquatics owner Miren Oca on the importance of teaching water safety to young children.

Our Position on Swimming Lessons for Children Under the Age of Four

Our response to the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding their policy on swimming lessons for children under the age of four.

United States Swim School Association

A professional organization for swim schools around the world, dedicated to providing the best in swim school operation and swimming instruction for all ages.

Safer 3 Drowning Prevention Campaign

A multi-layered approach to drowning prevention: Safer water, safer kids, safer response.

National Safe Kids Campaign

Promoting child safety to prevent accidental injury.

National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Drowning is preventable!

Swim School Bob

Our favorite blog, featuring parenting, swimming, and kid-related articles.

SunSafe UV Protection Swimwear

Our clients get a special 10% discount on any order from SunSafe. To receive your discount enter OCA as the coupon code at checkout.
You can also order by phone at 1-800-SUN-SAFE. Don't forget to let the customer service representative know that you are a client of Ocaquatics Swim School to receive your discount.

Everglades Safari Park

Eco-adventure tours the whole family will enjoy!

 

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