Lesson Plan 3 – 36 months
Lesson Plan Level 1
Lesson Plan Level 2
Lesson Plan Level 3
Lesson Plan Level 4
Click Here for Skills Criteria 2024
Fall Dates/Registration Information
Fall Session: September 2nd , 2025 – January 26th, 2026
NOW REGISTERING
Parents Can View Level Recommendations in the Customer Portal
- Located their student(s) on their account page
- Click on a Student to view their profile
- Click on the ? Evaluations
- Expand the skills list to locate the “Fall 2025” level skill set and make note of your current level.
- Select “view skill details”
- If “I’m still practicing … has one star, then remain in the same level (note the class name may be different based on the age of your student)
- If “Accomplished” has one star then enroll in the next level based on age/ability.
Deck Supervisor Level Recommendation Tips
Under the student skills, will be a skill set labeled “Fall 2025…”
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For example, In this Level 1 class, you will either enter one star to indicate that the student is “Still Practicing Level 1” or two stars for “Ready for Level 2”.
The example below is what the customer portal will display.
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Additional Notes;
Transitional students will have an option to select either, Swimstars Prep, which would be for 2 year olds, or Swimstars 1, which would be for 3 year olds.
First Flippers and Little Flippers will have skills listed as well that are age based, please utilize two stars to indicate which level they should register for!
Staff Reminders
Slides in Teal, Canoes in White
Google Reviews
We are looking to increase our presence in the review space online. If you receive positive feedback from one of our families, please encourage them to leave us a google review by tapping their phone on the QR code. Our QR code can be found at various location throughout the facility or by checking in at the office.
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 20 of the Spring Session!
My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.
In Swimstars Transitional and Prep our two year olds are practicing safety by simulating a fall into the water from the pool edge. We believe that quickest way to return to safety after a fall is to turn towards the wall and grab on. Additionally, we are encouraging climbing out of the pool independently.
In Level 1 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge. Students are taught that the quickest way to return to safety after a fall is to turn towards the wall and climb back out of the water.
In Level 2 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge. Additionally, in this level we are encouraging our student to roll to their back for a rest before returning to the wall. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water.
In Level 3 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge and challenging students to roll to their back and swim across the poll to safety. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water and the nearest safe spot was a distance away.
In Level 4 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge and challenging students to tread water for a period of time before returning to safety. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water and teaches students how to keep their head above the water while simultaneously moving their arms and legs to staying stationary and vertical in the water.
In Swim Team Prep we will be working on the Individual Medley.
Summer Registration is OPEN. The Summer Session begins June 24th, and ends on September 1st.
If you are not able to commit to the entire summer session, our Weekly Swim Clinics offer a flexible way for kids to keep improving their swimming skills throughout the summer! Clinics run every week, Monday through Friday, at a consistent time each day and are focused on helping children develop the skills needed for improvement and to level up. Please visit the front desk with questions or help registering!
Fall Registration is OPEN. The Fall Session Begins on September 2nd, and ends on January 26, 2026.
In celebration of the last week of our Spring Session (next week) we will be rolling out the Water Walkway. As a reminder, this session ends on Monday, June 23rd and the Summer Session begins on Tuesday, June 24th. Registration is open for our Summer Session, Summer Weekly Swim Clinics and the Fall Session!
Lastly, as this session comes to a close, we encourage you to leave us a google review. Your feedback is appreciated as we continue on our mission delivering the best water safety education around.
PARENT REMINDERS
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.
Changing Stalls are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved in advance. We do ask and expect families to operate on the honor system and not reserve stalls, and please limit your time to allow other families to utilize the space as well. Thanks for your cooperation!
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!
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WINCHESTER ONLY: We ask that all customers please park in the YELLOW lined spots only. They do extend all the way around the building onto the other side of the pool. The white lined spots are for our neighbors across the street.