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10 LIFESAVING SKILLS IN 1 YEAR OR LESS — ONLY AT Swimtastic.

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What's our promise?

We promise your beginner swimmer will pass our S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise Test in 1-year or less, or we’ll pay for up to two months of lessons.

 

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Why it matters

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental injury death among children. Parents deserve better than open-ended lessons and vague progress. They deserve to know when their child is truly safer.

The S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise delivers that clarity. A clear path. A realistic timeline. A committed plan to mastering the 10 skills that save lives. And it is the only national swim program supported by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the leading authority in water safety. When the NDPA stands behind a promise, families know they can trust it.

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THE 10 S.A.F.E.R. SKILLS

These essential skills are designed to prepare your child to respond to unexpected situations in the water:

  • Jump In Safely

    Controlled water entry

  • HORIZONTAL BODY POSITION

    Maneuver to position for movementt

  • FREESTYLE WITH BREATH

    Swim 20 feet using efficient front stroke

  • FRONT-TO-BACK ROLLOVER

    Transition from swimming to a back float

  • BACK FLOAT

    Maintain float with controlled breathing

  • TURN AROUND

    Rotate in water to return to safety

  • BACKSTROKE OR SAFETY BACKSTROKE

    Swim 20 feet on back

  • SIGHT THE WALL

    Locate wall for safe exit

  • BACK-TO-FRONT ROLLOVER

    Return to forward position when ready

  • Exit Safely

    Safely exit the pool independently

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HOW IT WORKS

Who It’s For:

Swimmers ages 4 and up in Beginner 2–4 group levels

What's Included:

A clear path to mastering 10 life-saving swim skills

The Timeline:

Swimmers pass the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Test within 12 months of qualifying

The Support:

If they don’t pass in time, they’ll receive up to 2 months of free lessons
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S.A.F.E.R. SWIMMER PROMISE ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

We know life happens. If your child misses a class, simply make it up so they stay on track.

  • Attend weekly lessons

  • Complete make-up lessons within two weeks

  • No more than four unmade-up absences in 12 months

What Happens at Each Level?

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Skills Developed
Swimmers begin learning basic self-rescue movements and safe independence in the water.
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Beginner 3
Skills Expanded
Swimmers build on fundamentals with stronger technique, longer distances, and new transitions.
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Beginner 4
Skills Strengthened & Tested
Swimmers are challenged to refine each skill and prepare for the final S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Test.
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Enroll today and give your child the gift of water safety, skill, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

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For children ages 4+ in Beginner 2–4 group classes at participating locations. If a swimmer doesn’t pass the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Test within one year of consistent weekly attendance (no more than 4 absences), they’ll receive up to 2 months of free lessons or until they pass, whichever comes first. Make-up lessons must be completed within 2 weeks of an absence to stay eligible. A break in enrollment longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is considered a drop, and the student’s S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise timeline will reset upon return.