Just Keep Swimming

When was the last time you went swimming??

During the winter months it is hard to bundle up and go out sometimes.  But, now that Spring is here why not celebrate by swimming!!

First, check out the pool scheduled near you and any possible discounts.  Our local indoor swimming pool has a discount family night once a week.  Also, make sure to check the pool schedule at your local high school, gyms, or rec center that also have a pool.  They may have specific hours when the pool is open to the public like nights or weekends.

{As your finding more summertime activities, print out this cute Summer 2012 Calendar over at Brown Paper Packages. What a time saver -- thanks Kierste!}

So I planned a day for our family swimming activity and the morning of I posted this note on the inside of our front door.

It says, "Why don't you grab your fins and We'll go swimming Tonight!!!"

Everyone saw the note as they were leaving in the morning for work or school so they knew we had something fun to look forward to later.

*You could also use this swimming activity as a family incentive or reward for being obedient, being helpful, being kind, etc.

Print your own "Grab Your Fins" swim sign:

{click here to print 5 x 7" sign}

{click here to print 8.5 x 11" sign}

For my family, I purchased a couple of small toys to take along with us to the pool.  I found a little beach ball and some diving rings, just a little something to make it different!  This made it fun and easy to include everyone while swimming in the pool.  The diving rings worked well in the shallower end.  We had fun having diving races, pretending to be dolphins, and playing hot potato.