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Nothing works up an appetite quite like swimming. Are your kids always hungry at the end of their lessons? Never fear! Here’s are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in...
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It’s far more common now for families to have an only child than it used to be. In fact, the number of families with one child is growing faster than...
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Like all of you, we are anxiously awaiting the day when we can safely get back to some sense of normalcy. At Bear Paddle Swim, that means altering our operational...
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If you’re anything like us, trying to keep some variety in your activities for kids during this quarantine is starting to get challenging. Not to mention adding distance learning, balancing...
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Are you thinking about all the things you won’t take for granted once this quarantine is over? We can’t wait to see all our families and swimmers and have the...
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Bear Paddle Families, The safety of our families, teams, and communities is paramount. As you know, COVID-19 continues to spread across the country and around the world. With that said,...
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Good Afternoon Bear Paddle Families, In an effort to ensure the safety of our families, teams, and communities, we are temporarily closing all Bear Paddle Swim School locations. This closure...
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Bear Paddle Families, At Bear Paddle, the safety of our swimmers, their families, and our team members is of the utmost importance. We continue to monitor the CDC as well...
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Winter can make us all feel a little lazy. In many cases, curling up on the couch seems a lot more tempting than getting exercise. It’s the same for your...
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The first snow of the year is always exciting. Children can’t wait to go out and play. As winter goes on, however, keep kids from getting bored can seem like...
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Winter has been in full swing for a while, and by now, your children may be getting a little stir crazy. The cold weather doesn’t have to hamper their fun,...
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Here are some of the best places to keep kids active in Chicago during the winter months. Winter in Chicago is known for being brutal. It’s tempting to spend the...
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