Lesson Plan 3 – 12 months
Lesson Plan 12 – 36 months
Lesson Plan Transitional & Prep
Lesson Plan Level 1
Lesson Plan Level 2
Lesson Plan Level 3
Lesson Plan Level 4
Swim Team Prep Workout
Skills Criteria 2024
Staff Reminders
Slides in Purple and Canoes in Green
Ribbons will be issued beginning this week. If the students have attained the skill for the first time, please issue a ribbon. If the student had attained the skill previously, there is no need to issue a new ribbon. However, if it has been over 6 months since the skill was attained, please issue a new ribbon but do not change the original date of attainment. Thank You!
Gold Coins – One coin per Student Please – No Exceptions
STAY SAFE
Keep your head on a swivel. ALWAYS position yourself within arms reach of a non swimmer. Stay outside of the Box or with your Back to the Ropes. Keep your class in your line of sight at all times!
Listen for the Whistle
One short blast from the Deck Supervisor
Addresses Directional Teaching using Whistle Protocol
Two short blasts from an Instructor
Get the attention of the Deck Supervisor/Deck Assistant/Water Watcher
One long blast from the Deck Supervisor
EAP Activation – In the event the Deck Supervisor is unavailable and it is a life threatening emergency, this whistle may be blown by the instructor.
CLICK HERE FOR THE WHISTLE PROCESS
VALUABLE RESOURCES
DOOR GREETING (to be used each time a class is called in).
As we welcome our students today, please make sure they are standing on the appropriate dolphins.
As a reminder, all swimmers under 3 years old MUST have the proper protective layers on to enter the pool. Either a single layer Splashabout swim product OR a double layer of any other swim diapering product. If student is wearing double layers, one of the layers MUST be a reusable diaper.
LOBBY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello and Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer Session!
My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.
In Swimstars Transitional and Prep we are celebrating our two year olds by encouraging them to participate in class independently, and with smiles and high fives. This helps to create a positive environment.
In Level 1 we are expanding breath control by tempting students with objects below the surface and encouraging them to retrieve them. Practicing breath control skills will lead to a more comfortable swimmer overall.
In Level 2 we are expanding breath control by encouraging students to submerge completely and without assistance. Comfort with submerging is a key skill to master and introduces rhythmic breathing.
In Level 3 we are enhancing breath control by teaching students to swim through a submerged hula-hoop. This skill builds students confidence in swimming while completely submerged.
In Level 4 we are expanding our breath control by teaching students to swim half way across the pool, dive down and retrieve an object from the bottom, and return to the edge of the pool. This skill teaches students to change their body position to move toward the bottom of the pool.
In Swim Team Prep we will be focusing on pacing while swimming.
PARENT REMINDERS
Fall Session is September 2nd, 2025 – January 26th, 2026 and Registration Is Open! If you have any questions about leveling, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Did you know that we have an unlimited absence and makeup policy! Reporting your absence in the parent portal will ensure that your account is credited with an absence which you can use for a MAKEUP in another class that is not fully enrolled, has an absence already reported for the day or is a designated makeup class. Please report your absences ASAP so another family can take your spot!
If you are running late, please wait at the door in the center of the of the lobby and the Deck Supervisor will greet you and escort your students to class. Also, at the end of class, please remember to wait at or near exit doors for your swimmers. As a safety precaution, we cannot allow students to wander independently into the locker room, if we do not see a parent/guardian with them. Just give us a friendly wave to confirm if you are not right up front.
On deck showers are available and can be used for a quick rinse after class (no soap, shampoo, etc. please). However if you are showering in the locker room, please be mindful of others in the facility and limit your time spent in the shower and please no reserving showers. Thanks for your cooperation!