Swim Education

As temperatures drop across NYC, Imagine instructors and leaders share why winter swim lessons are the foundation for confident, capable swimmers. From building muscle memory and water safety to fostering consistency, community, and confidence, these reflections reveal how staying in the pool through the colder months leads to the biggest breakthroughs by summer. Warm pools, steady routines, and year-round practice make all the difference — even when the weather says otherwis

Co-COO Brendan O’Melveny shares personal reflections and practical advice for parents preparing their children’s first swim lessons at Imagine Swimming. Learn how to make the experience calm, confident, and joyful.