Parent Resources
This is where you’ll find helpful information to help you implement layers of protection for your family and community!
Tips for the First Day of Lessons
It’s very important to show up on time for your lesson. Time slots are booked back-to-back, and if you’re late, we are not able to make that time up at the end of the lesson.
Show up early.
Check with your instructor prior to your child’s first day of lessons to make sure you understand the food policy and what is/is not allowed prior to lessons.
Skip the dairy.
While your child is working hard in their lessons, it’s up to you and any other caregiver to be their biggest cheerleader! That means we replace the “I’m sorry” with
“You’ve got this!”
Wear your best smile!
The quicker, the better when it comes to hand-offs for lessons! Hand them to their instructor, then cheer them on from the viewing area!
Make handoffs brief.
All swimmers must have a disposable swim diaper underneath a cloth containment diaper. In case of accident, it’s a good idea to pack extra of each!
Pack two swim diapers!
Bring an extra towel! You never know when you might need an extra for after lessons!
Bring an extra towel!
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4.
Whether it's a swimming pool, bathtub, or even a bucket of water, the dangers are ever-present. A mere moment of distraction can result in a tragic accident.
Survival swim lessons play a crucial role in drowning prevention for children aged 1-4. These lessons focus on teaching infants and toddlers important water safety skills, including floating, kicking, and proper breath control.
These life-saving skills not only instill confidence and independence in young children but also provide a layer of protection against drowning incidents. Survival swim lessons should be considered an essential part of a child's early development, providing them with the necessary tools to stay safe around water.
What can you do to prevent childhood drowning?
There are several steps you can take to keep your child safe in and around water.
Never leave your child unattended near any body of water, whether it's a bathtub, pool, or even a bucket of water.
Ensure that your pool or any other water source is properly secured with a fence and gate.
Enroll your child in swimming lessons at a young age, as early aquatic education can provide important water safety skills.
Educate yourself and others about water safety guidelines and CPR techniques.
By implementing these measures, we can work together to prevent childhood drowning and keep our little ones safe.
Implement layers of protection.
Nobody is ever 100% drown-proof. Accidents can happen to experienced swimmers too. According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, there are layers of protection you can implement to keep your child as safe as possible around the water.
Designate a Water Watcher.
Active supervision means being fully present, focused, and attentive while individuals are in or around the water. This layer of protection greatly reduces the risk of accidents and provides immediate response in case of an emergency.
Designating a Water Watcher is a great way to ensure active supervision at your next family gathering!
This means that one adult needs to be supervising the water at all times. They are not on their phones, eating or drinking, or chatting with other parents.
Enroll in survival swim lessons.
Your child’s ability to roll to their back for air and maintain a consistent back float is their most reliable floatation device!
It’s also their last layer of defense should all other layers fail.
While no one is drown-proof, survival swim lessons give your child the skills they need to have a fighting chance around the water!