Lesson Plan 3 – 12 months
Lesson Plan 12 – 36 months
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 Red and Canoes in Blue
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 6 of our Summer Session!
My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.
In Transitional & Prep we are encouraging our two year olds to briefly hold their breath and submerge their face for at least three seconds. This contributes to coordinated breath control, which is necessary to swim well.
In Level 1 we are encouraging independent swimming on the back with simple arm and leg movements such as finning and kicks. We are looking for students to move at least 2 body lengths of the pool. This independent action will lead to more comfort and confidence in the water.
In Level 2 we are practicing movement on the back by encouraging our students to use both their arms and legs to swim the elementary backstroke (A.K.A. Chicken, airplane, soldier). This resting stroke can be utilized to move to safety if students get tired while swimming, as it does not require a lot of energy.
In Level 3 we are working on the foundation of the freestyle stroke taught in level 4. This involves students practicing the alternating arm and leg movements that we refer to as big arms and flutter kicks.
In Level 4 we are building upon the “big arms and flutter kick” introduced in Level 3 by refining the Freestyle stroke. We are reinforcing proper body position, refining movement of arms and legs and incorporating side breathing and timing.
In Swim Team Prep we will be focusing on Backstroke.
Lastly, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a 5-star review on our Google page. Your feedback on your lessons, instructor, or our helpful office staff is invaluable. A QR code is available at the front desk for easy scanning. Thank you!
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!