Infant Toddler Lesson 8; 3 – 36 months
Transitional & Prep Lesson Plan
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. In addition, 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 one of the layers MUST be non-disposable and Splash About products are available for purchase at the office.
LOBBY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello and Welcome to Week 15 of our Fall Session!
My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.
In Transitional & Prep our two year olds are exploring the effects of buoyancy and balance on the back. This is an important safety skill, as it allows students to stay near the surface of the water to breathe, rest, and possibly call for help.
In Level 1 we are encouraging independent swimming on the belly with simple arm and leg movements such as scoops, paddles 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 educating our students about swim safety by introducing the roll over technique. We are encouraging them to roll over and rest on the back if they become tired while swimming. This important safety skill can be used in any body of water for swimmers of all ages.
In Level 3 we are introducing side breathing by building on the roll over skill learned in level 2. At this stage we will encourage swimmers to roll over for a quick breath vs. relaxing on their back. Incorporating the arms and kick helps to reinforce the understanding of the freestyle stroke.
In Level 4 we are building upon “pizza arms and frog kick” introduced in Level 3 by refining the Breaststroke. We are reinforcing the proper body position, refining the arms and legs and incorporating the proper breathing and timing.
In Swim Team Prep we will be focusing on Butterfly.
PARENT REMINDERS
Registration is Open for continuous swimming beginning on January 27th, 2026. If you have any questions on how to find your child’s level recommendation or how to register please visit the office.
Monday, December 22nd – Friday, January 2nd, we will be closed for all lessons. A make-up token has been added to your account if you typically swim those days and no further action is needed.
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!
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NATICK ONLY
During the upcoming school closure this month, we are offering make-up classes on the following dates:
- Mondays: the 22nd and the 29th
- Tuesdays: the 23rd and the 30th
Please note that these specific make-up classes are not visible on the customer portal. To check availability and register, kindly speak with a member of our office staff.
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.