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CBS dives into Swim Lessons at Goldfish - learn what to expect at your first visit, and why lessons are so important!

CBS News Chicago shares life-saving tips that can help keep families safer all-year-round.

World Champion & Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy is o-FISH-ally bringing the Golden Experience to the Jacksonville, FL area! Learn why Water Safety is so important to him.

Let's put our fins together for our friend and GOLDEN ambassador, World Champion and Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy and his beautiful bride! Read more about their fincredible story and flip through the pictures here!...

Each year, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) honors swimtacular life-savers, educators and wave-makers within the aquatic industry during their annual ISHOF Aquatic Awards. This year, our very own World Champion and Olympic swimmer, Cullen Jo...

Baby Safety Month is o-fish-ally here, so there's no better time to talk water safety for our littlest fish! Regional Manager Andrew Joseph joined TheCityMoms on Indy Now to discuss the importance of introducing your baby to swim lessons early, as well as ...

Starting swim lessons with your little one may seem intimidating, but when there are so many benefits to learning to swim year-round, your kiddo will be a happy, healthy little fish before you know it! Elephant in the Womb dives into the details of what to...

We truly mean it when we say that we are a Goldfish Family. When Goldfish -Waugh Chapel had a fintastic team member donate her kidney to save her father's life, their team wanted to go above and beyond for her just as she had done for them time and time ag...

It's o-fish-al! Our friend and four-time Olympic gold medalist, Ryan Murphy, is adding 'franchisee' to his resume! He will be opening his very own Goldfish Swim School in Saint Johns, Florida, alongside his parents and grandfather, with a grand opening pla...

Believe it or not, there's more to goggles than picking your favorite color! Our Chief Curriculum Officer, James Collins, joins other experts to provide fintastic information on the importance of wearing goggles and how to choose the perfect pair for your ...

If you're anything like us, you can't get enough of the pool this summer! With family vacations, pool parties and fun galore, it's important to keep your little one's safety top of mind as we near the end of summer. The Goldfish team in Elmhurst joined CBS...

Goldfish Swim School was recognized as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2023 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the brands from Entrepreneur's 2023 ...

Another swimsational Safer Swimmer Pledge is in the books, and this year was the best one yet! With nearly 17,000 pledge-takers and a few fintastic prize winners, our Golden Year is truly here! Read all of the details from Yahoo Finance here!...

With summer in full swing and family vacations on the horizon, we have water safety on our mind! While some water safety musts such as life jackets and adult supervision may be a no-brainer, did you know that the color of your kiddo's suit can also impact ...

Making waves for water safety is something we strive for each and every day, and we're taking it up a notch by partnering with our friends at the World's Largest Swimming Lesson! Goldfish Swim School locations around North America will be joining aquatic f...

Summer is o-fish-ally here and we're ready for some fun in the sun! Before you head off to the pool or to your lakeside vacation destination, get your family ready for a safer summer! Grand Rapids Kids shares water safety must-knows for parents preparing f...

The vital life-skill of learning to swim may not always be accessible, but our teams in the Kansas City area have teamed up with Olympian Cullen Jones and their local Boys and Girls Club to provide $35,000 worth of swim lessons to children in their communi...

Set your kiddo up for a GOLDEN summer by learning how YOU can help them be safer in and around the water! Yahoo Life shares crucial water safety tips all parents need to know before starting their fintastic summer adventures! Read the full article here!...

The weather is warming up and we're all ready for a little more fun in the sun, and more importantly, fun in the water! Our Madison, Alabama team shared some startling statistics as well as how you can help your kiddo prepare for a safer summer! Check out ...

Have you been searching for an epic spot to host your kiddo's birthday? Look no further! Michelle with Con Limón, Please dives into her Goldfish party experience and what to expect on your little one's big day. Read the full story here!...

As we fly through March and get ready for the warm weather, there's never been a better time to get your little fish ready for pool season! Goldfish Swim School's very own Mark Biebuyck joined ClickOnDetroit to talk water safety and the 3 basic swimming sk...

Water safety education is crucial for children of all ages, but especially for our toddlers. With their risk of drowning remaining higher than those of other age groups, how do you plan to keep your little fish safer in and around the water? Bahorich Abode...

Is your little fish ready for spring break and summer? Chicagoland owner, Bob Ryan, joined the WGN crew to discuss the importance of building swim skills year-round and how to prepare your kiddo for a safer summer. Watch the full segment here!...

Their Golden Years Are Here and the first fintastic swimmer has won a year of free swim lessons! Our team in Wyckoff, New Jersey shares their winner's finspiration and how their school plans to Float It Forward. Read the details here!...

Here at Goldfish Swim School, we're more than just a 90-degree pool! Grand Rapids Kids dives into the swimsational details that make Goldfish Swim School unique. Read their full list here!...

Pool season is right around the corner, and there's no better time to get your kiddo swim-ready than now! Our team in North Scottsdale met with NBC News to discuss water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of swim lessons. Watch the full story ...

Goldfish Swim School Franchising Founder & CEO, Chris McCuiston, shares how he went from the baseball diamond to the kiddie pool, and how he uses core values to guide everything-Goldfish, from the Golden Experience our members see, to the team culture ...

Ever wonder what to expect for your child's first Goldfish Swim School lesson? Indy with Kids breaks down the fintastic details with Indianapolis News Station so you'll be ready to dive in....

Bath time should always be a swimtastic experience! Akron Ohio Moms shares some o-fish-al bath safety tips and how to utilize bath time to get your kiddo comfortable in the water. Read the details here!...

For our little ones with autism, swim lessons provide more than water safety skills. Kisha with The Kisha Project shares her family's swimsational experience and provides guidance for other families who may not know where to start. Read the full story here...

You have questions, Dr. Molly has answers! Through Motherly, she provides fintastic insight into our most imperative questions just in time for National Baby Safety Month! Read the full article here!...

The swimmers at our Pittsford, New York school received a truly golden experience with their very own VIP pool party! Special guest and Olympian Ryan Murphy joined the kiddos to encourage their big dreams, spread some water safety must-knows, and so much m...

Drowning prevention and swim lessons go hand-in-hand! Bubbles joined Fox News alongside the General Manager of our East Salt Lake school to discuss the fin-omenal impact that swim lessons have on our kiddos. Watch the full story here!...

Following his fintastic summer, World Champion Swimmer and Goldfish Ambassador Ryan Murphy sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his achievements, training, and plans for the future. Check out the full story here!...

With summer right around the corner and National Water Safety Month coming to an end, our Goldfish Swim School teams have been going above and beyond to get kiddos across North America ready for a safer summer. Our Roswell Village team met with Atlanta New...

Whether you're vacationing at the lake or sitting poolside, water safety should always be a priority! Our very own Jenny McCuiston, Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder, joined Live! With Kelly & Ryan alongside Olympian and Goldfish ambassador Ryan Murphy t...

Four-time Olympic medalist and Goldfish Swim School ambassador Cullen Jones spoke with Digital Journal about his passion for water safety and making waves in the community. Read the full article here!...

With the return of Sunny Season comes the renewed need for Water Safety Reminders! Motherly chats with Goldfish founder Jenny McCuiston about her top tips for summer water safety - learn more HERE!...

Goldfish Swim School set out to make 'Dreams Come True in 2022' - encouraging kiddos and team members to manifest, goal set, and share big their dreams, for the chance to win BIG prizes! Click here to read more about one of our Grand Prize Winners, and how...

With two sons and another on the way, Jill and Derek Dillard shared their decision why it was important for them to enroll their little fish in swim lessons - encouraging the public to join in on the water safety conversation! Read more abou...

Cullen Jones wasn't always a world champion swimmer. At the young age of 5, he nearly drowned at an amusement park. Now he's made it his life mission to help ALL children learn to swim, with a special focus on bridging the minority swimming gap, and divers...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder & Visionary Jenny McCuiston shares where she found the finspiration for Goldfish, what she wish she knew before starting a business, and how she hopes to empower others t...

Water safety is important, even in the midst of a pandemic! Parents Magazine dives in with the water safety pros, including Dr. Molly O'Shea - Goldfish Swim School's o-fish-al pediatrician. Read the article HERE! ...

Philadelphia 17's Sophia Cifuentes joined Courtney from Goldfish - Mount Laurel to learn more about why swim lessons are ALWAYS in season at Goldfish!  ...

Fins up for Florida! We applaud the state lawmakers for taking action and establishing the Every Child a Swimmer law, requiring public schools to have conversations with parents about water safety! Check out Goldfish Swim School - Winter Park instructor Mi...

We know a lot of people put the swimsuits away for the winter, but now is actually the BEST time for parents to think about water safety & swim lessons! Goldfish -Anderson's General Manager Jen Deis talks with Fox19 Now about why Safer Summers should s...

In this months episode of 'Making a Splash' Goldfish Swim School Cary & Chapel Hill Owner Danelle Alex discuss how water safety isn't just for the pool or lake - over 43,000 children each year receive emergency treatment for bath & shower-related i...

CELEBRATE! Goldfish - Ann Arbor in Michigan has taught over a million swim lessons since its opening ten years ago! Assistant General Manager Natalie Swanson shares what the Golden Experience is all about, as well as the school's commitment to wa...

Tragically, 98 children drowned in the state in Florida in 2021 - an all-time high. The Consumer Product & Safety Commission, the Florida Drowning Prevention Foundation, and Goldfish Swim School - Bonita Springs speak to Wink News to raise awareness &a...

Goldfish - New Rochelle is making a splash in the Sound Shore area - click here to read how Will & Gillian Graves have brought water safety awareness & the Golden Experience to the Bronx & southern Westchester County! ...

Four-time Olympic medalist swimmer Cullen Jones chats with the Digital Journal about water safety, why he enrolled his son Avyn at Goldfish, and what he hopes to accomplish as he o-FISH-ally partners with the Goldfish Swim School Franchise! ...

Swimming World Magazine shared the fintastic news of our partnership with 4-time Olympic Medalist, World Record Holder & Goldfish Dad Cullen Jones! Read the full article HERE! ...

As a Florida mom, Mackenzie knew she wanted to feel confident in her daughter's skills in the water in the case of emergency situation. After joining Goldfish - Lakewood Ranch, she immediately started seeing Extraordinary Results, in and out of t...

A child's development consists of many things - from their first word, taking their first step and even their very first swim lesson. Goldfish Founder Jenny McCuiston answered questions all parents have about Water Safety with Just Simply Mom  ~ Learn...

Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but it also one of the busiest beach, pool & boating weekend of the year. ABC 7 in Chicago spoke with Goldfish - Burr Ridge owner Steve Karapetian about how kids and adults alike can stay safe over the h...

Wife, Mom & Entrepreneur Amber shares her first-hand experience of deciding to enroll her daughter in swim lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Extraordinary Results her daughters have seen since starting lessons at Goldfish - Mount Laurel, and ho...

After winning 3 medals in Tokyo, World Champion Swimmer & Goldfish Ambassador Ryan Murphy sat down with Digital Journal to talk about his experience, as well as how excited he is that kiddos are able to get back to learning how to swim & be safer i...

A little preparation can help you cool off safely! Yahoo's Ruben Castaneda reached out to Goldfish Swim School founder Jenny McCuiston for tips on how to stay safe while having fun this summer. Read the article HERE! ...

If you're spending the last few weeks of summer in the water, investing in a pair of swim goggles might be on your to-do list. And while goggles are top of mind during the warmer months, they're also helpful to have on hand year round for when you go on va...

Pittsburg Today Live's Heather Abraham stopped by Goldfish - Fox Chapel before her family vacation to get life-saving water safety tips all families should know!  Watch the segment shared on Yahoo! News HERE!...

Your Carolina welcomed Goldfish Greenville's General Manager Tiffany Keyser to talk about their recent Grand Opening, Water Safety, and all-things-Goldfish! Watch the segment HERE! ...

Summer is here, and for many families, that means hitting the beach for some fun in the sun. While you're packing towels, sand toys and water bottles, it's also important to think about kids' safety. Motherly asks the experts, including Goldfish co-fo...

Goldfish Co-Founder Jenny McCuiston, along with her star student Brody, were welcomed back to Live! with Kelly & Ryan to share summer water safety tips - Watch the segment here! ...

According to the CDC, Black children are five and a half times more likely to drown in a swimming pool than white children. News12 joins Goldfish - Livingston Swim Instructor Drew Steele to talk about Learn to Swim opportunities through Goldfish and the US...

During warm summer days, children love splashing in the swimming pool! But eventually, even the most water-loving kiddos will tire of playing Marco Polo. That's why Parents Magazine pinged water safety expert, mom & Goldfish Founder Jenny McC...

Pediatricians are a wealth of knowledge and are always happy to help parents navigate their child's development. And while they are prepared to provide parents with information about commonly asked questions, there are things that parents aren't asking tha...

With beach and pool season underway, Gabrielle Mediak from WIVB 4 visits Goldfish - Williamsville in New York to chat with Regional Manager Courtney Richardson about water-safety basics for kids.Watch the segment here! ...

As more pools begin to open up for the summer season, experts are encouraging parents of young children to prioritize swimming lessons. CBS 6's Caroline Coleburn visits Goldfish - Richmond to learn the most important water safety tips for parents this...

Goldfish Curriculum Development Manager Clarey Collins shares tips to keep kids safe at the pool in preparation for the o-fish-al kickoff to summer with The Weather Channel. Watch the segment HERE! ...

Angela Kornkven, Assistant General Manager of Goldfish - Fitchburg in Wisconsin, shares essential water safety tips with ABC 27 KWOW after the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a formal warning of increased drowning risks as many families hit 'pau...

Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder & CEO Chris McCuiston joined the crew at The Weather Channel to help them Spring into Summer with Water Safety Tips that all parents need to hear as the weather warms up! Watch HERE!...

Goldfish - Bonita Springs' owner Bridget Davis joins Wink News anchor Therese O'Shea to share pool safety tips and the Goldfish Swim School Safer Swimmer Pledge. Watch here! ...

May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and Zachary Healy, the General Manager of Goldfish - Gaithersburg joins ABC 7 News on your Side to give parents tips on water safety basics as we head into the summer months. Watch the segmen...

Goldfish Swim School Brand Ambassador, Water Safety Advocate & World Champion Swimmer Ryan Murphy shares his perspective on the gap the coronavirus pandemic has created in water safety education, leading to an increased risk of drowning. Read...

Jessica Stojinski didn't know how to swim a year ago, but dove head first into an opportunity to teach kids life-saving swimming skills in the pool. News4 shared the fin-spiring story of Goldfish- Rockville's General Manager, and how she's continuing to ma...

Due to restrictions during the pandemic, many children have been out of swim lessons for more than a year. Fox 5 dives in with the Goldfish - Silver Spring team to discuss why swim lessons and water safety awareness are even more important than e...

NBC 4 shares how Goldfish - Edmond continues to Make Waves, Give Back and Save Lives through their USA Swimming Foundation Grant Funding, providing life-saving swim lessons to 70 deserving children in their community!Learn more here! ...

Pools are opening. People are vacationing. The thing about the water is, it never closes.You want to keep your family as safe as possible  -  A Mom's Life chats with Goldfish - Dayton owner Amy Strozier to help parents learn how to help...

There's more to introducing your child to the water than throwing them into a pool and hoping they'll learn to swim. Motherhood Through My Eyes dives into her Golden Experience at Goldfish - Pembroke Pines, and shares the benefits she's seen from...

While drowning remains the #1 cause of injury-related death for children ages 1-4, children with autism face an even higher risk. Click Orlando dives in to how to help keep all children safe, and how Alijah's Awareness has partnered with Goldfish Swim Scho...

Goldfish - St. Charles & Glen Ellyn Owner Alex Tyler's passion for water safety is not only impacting kids in the Chicago suburbs, but also a country 2,700 miles away!Click here to learn more about how even during the pandemic, Alex and Goldfish o...

The sun is shining, waves are splashing and the sand is calling your name. The beachside getaway is a summer necessity. But can you take baby to the beach safely? Because even the 1-and-under set needs a little vacay sometimes!Romper reached out to the exp...

It's a warning all parents need to hear: Drowning can happen to any family, the American Academy of Pediatrics said.It's the leading cause of death for kids 1-4, and a top cause of death for teens.Over the past year, many kids have not spent as much time i...

"Since 4 months Leni has come so far and it's by and large a favorite part of our week! We bring up swimming often at home and Leni now says "kick, kick, kick” and "pull, pull, pull”. She also blows bubbles in the bath now and tries to float on her bac...

HEALTH EXPERTS:KIDS SHOULD CONTINUE DROWNING PREVENTION CLASSES AMID PANDEMICAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drownings are a leading cause of injury death for young children ages one to 14. National health leaders reporte...

January is National Bath Safety Month, and with more than 40,000 children injured in slips and falls in bathtubs each year in the United States, parents can brush up on a few safety tips to keep their children protected. Goldfish Swim School worked with Dr...

"The boys have officially been at Goldfish - Williamsville for one year now. The progress that they have made as swimmers has been astounding. My oldest son can now swim independently! My younger son has made incredible ground, and has gained many importan...

"I always thought the purpose of swim lessons was to teach my children how to swim so they wouldn't drown. But when we started swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale, it became so much more than that."Click here to learn more about...

Emily Roden started swimming at Goldfish Swim School - Farmington when she was 5 years old. By 7, she was swimming competitively.  Read more about Emily and her journey to #ExtraordinaryResults HERE! ...

Despite being in the midst of a pandemic, swim safety is still relevant and necessary to keep your kids safe. Megan Sweeten of Goldfish Swim School - Chapel Hill shared water safety information with UNC's Trauma Talk, as well some of the Safer. Stronger. T...

This GSS - Westerville Mom shares some of the long term benefits her homeschooled children are seeing from swim lessons and why swim lessons are important now more than ever!Read more at She's Becoming Domestic: A Place for the Modern Mom...

CBS 17 talks Baby Water Safety with GSS - Cary's Danelle Alex...

"As we approach winter and COVID doesn't appear to be leaving us anytime soon, I'm grateful to have an outlet for the boys to get out their physical energy, in a safe venue." Read more about this mom's Golden Experience finding her *New Normal* at GSS - Da...

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest pool weekends of the year. Because of that, swim experts are stressing the importance of water safety. Instructors at Goldfish Swim School - Doylestown showed PHL17's Khiree Stewart some essential...

Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children ages 1 through 4, and 88% of those deaths happen while at least one adult is present. Whether it's summer, you live in a warm-weather climate all year (lucky!), or you simply have a bathtub y...

Real Words from a Real Goldfish Mom:"I won't lie, I had some reservations about swim lessons. Having watched how COVID has ravaged communities around the country, I suspect it is probably somewhat normal to hold such concerns. But I spoke with staff over a...

Good Morning Arizona and Swimmers Daily tours the first Goldfish in Arizona, Goldfish Swim School - Scottsdale, and shares their COVID-19 safety protocols that will help keep the community Safer. Stronger. Together.™Fun Fact:  Goldfish Swim...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10 people die from unintentionally drowning every day in the United States. Of those 10, about two are children under the age of 14 years old. For every child that becomes a...

Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder Jenny McCuiston joined Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest during Summer Camp Live 2020 to share water safety tips and easy swimming techniques that families can practice at home!...

ABC 7 in Washington DC talks water safety and COVID reopening protocols with Hillary Swenson, General Manager of Goldfish Swim School - Silver Spring!Click here to view the full segment!...

With the American Academy of Pediatrics' increased concern of childhood drownings during the pandemic, Goldfish Swim School - Burr Ridge owner Steve Karapetian joined ABC 7 in Chicago to talk about ways to stay safe in and around the water, as well as COVI...

Once Goldfish was finally able to get approval to open again, they didn’t just reopen and act like business as usual. As a company that values the safety of their young patrons, they took the time to really put a plan into place to ensure the continued health and safety of all their swimmers and caretakers

Goldfish Swim School Lobbies for Safer. Stronger. Together.™ Reopening to Help Keep Kids Water-Safe this SummerAs children have gone months without swim lessons and the summer season upon us, Goldfish Swim School co-founder & CEO Chris McCuiston teame...

Northern Virginia Magazine spoke with Gina Bewersdorf, Owner of Goldfish Swim School - Reston, Goldfish Swim School - Falls Church and Goldfish Swim School - Alexandria in Northern Virginia, about getting your child used to water at a young age.Read t...

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. To learn more about water safety, TODAY's Dylan Dreyer takes her 2-year-old son Calvin for a swim lesson with Olympic Trials qualifier and Goldfish Swim Sch...