Posted by – Shawn Keenan, Assistant City Planner

I’m sure the warm weather this week will have many people thinking about summer plans that include weekend trips to the beach or family gatherings around the pool.  So, now is a great time to think summer safety, especially if you have a young one who doesn’t know how to swim.

If this sounds a little familiar, there’s no need to worry because Aqua-Tots Swim School in Auburn Hills can help you out.  Aqua-Tots offers four swim programs designed to help children ages four months and up learn how to swim safely and develop a life-long love of swimming.

In addition, Aqua-Tots offers a swim club for more advanced swimmers who may have an interest in competing in quarterly swim meets against other Aqua-Tots Swim Schools. This program teaches all four swim strokes, open and flip turns, lap swimming, and endurance.

If your child likes pool parties, Aqua-Tots has the answer. The school has a birthday party package which allows you to rent their facility for two hours and enjoy open swim, cupcakes, and balloons for up to 24 kids.  For those wishing to enjoy some summer fun now, Aqua-Tots welcomes the public to visit their 92-degree heated pool during open swim hours which are:

• Monday:  1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Friday: 1:00-3:30 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information about Aqua-Tots, you can stop by the school which is located at 750 Brown Road, adjacent to the Meijer store.  You can also register your child for a swim program on their website or by calling 248-537-4005.