Prospect Park Swim Club

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What does it mean to be part of a community?

WordPress is known for its community. But what does it really mean to be part of the community? How does it affect you?

The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast

These 20 staples and mix-ins will give you all the energy and nutrients you need in the morning.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

10 Classic Swimming Pool Games

Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? Do you remember the rules? What are some other classic pool games out there?

6 Tips for Swim Parents About Letting Our Kids Take Ownership

If your children take responsibility and ownership, then they most likely have intrinsic motivation and love swimming.

How Parents Can Teach Their Toddlers to Swim Safely

Prevent common ailments, injuries and other water-related accidents like drowning by brushing up on your pool safety guidelines for kids.

15 Ways Swimmers Do It Much Better

Here are 15 reminders why our sport kicks a metric ton of butt.

Moving With Dogs: 8 Tips to Keep In Mind

Are you planning on moving with dogs soon? I've heard many humans mentioning how stressful a big move is to them, so I'm here to remind you that moving is rough on your pets, as well.

Buddy System: How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

One of the best things about summer is cooling off in your local swimming hole, especially if you can have a swimming buddy! If you live near a dog friendly lake or beach, or you have a backyard pool, you should definitely encourage your dog to join your for a swim.

The Benefits and Importance of Learning to Swim

Risks that swim below the surface at country clubs

Water-borne illnesses like cryptosporidium are a major risk management concern for clubs. Here's how to manage it.

Why your pool’s lifeguard is more likely to be a senior citizen

Parks departments, hotels and country clubs say they’re having trouble hiring young workers for the summer — so they’re recruiting an older crowd.

How to develop a strong and efficient swim stroke

Build focused mini drill sets into your winter swim training to develop a strong and efficient stroke

5 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do in the Pool

Trade your favorite lifting shorts for a pair of swim trunks. It's time to burn fat, build muscle, and challenge your cardiovascular ability with these aquatic WODs.

A Quick Swimming Lesson

By: Connie Harvey, Director American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Program If you watch people around a pool, most seem to be comfortable around the water. If you ask them about ...