Watermelon Families, we have something exciting to share—something that’s been in the works for nearly a year! 

Introducing the Watermelon Swim Journey Sticker Book! 

At Watermelon Swim, we know that learning to swim starts with loving the water, and for children, that love grows through play! That’s why we’ve created a fun, interactive way for families to track their child’s swim progress from their very first class all the way through Level 6. 

Swimming isn’t just a skill—it’s a lifelong lifesaving ability that needs consistent practice to build and maintain. Too often, we see parents celebrate the first milestones, like floating or independent kicking, and then stop lessons… but true water safety requires ongoing repetition and development. The Watermelon Swim Journey Sticker Book makes the swim journey exciting, reinforcing the importance of sticking with lessons and celebrating each achievement along the way! 

Why a Sticker Book?  

Our fearless leader and CEO, Micha Seal, has spent the last few years brainstorming the perfect way to visually track a child’s swim journey. With over 40 years of experience in aquatics, she has seen firsthand that swimming lessons shouldn’t stop after learning to float—progression and consistency are key to becoming a safer swimmer. 

This sticker book was designed as a fun and engaging way to help families stay committed to lessons. By collecting stickers, children will stay motivated, and parents will see the essential milestones their child is reaching. Each sticker marks a step toward stronger, safer swimming skills that could one day save their life. 

Inside the Sticker Book 

When you unfold your sticker book, you’ll reveal a board game-style journey map, where your child can track their progress as they level up through Watermelon Swim’s program. Our favorite Watermelon Swim characters are scattered among the skill blocks to cheer them on along the way! 

What’s Inside? 

✔ Journey board with a visual roadmap showing your child’s progress from Water Babies through Level 6
✔ Level-up sticker pages to celebrate each milestone
✔ Photo keepsake pages to track progress and memories
✔ Bonus activities like word searches, mazes, and coloring pages 

A Closer Look at the Stickers! 

Each sticker is designed to celebrate a critical swimming skill. With silly rhymes and engaging imagery, they serve as both an incentive and a reminder of just how far your little melon has come! Your little melon has the chance to earn a total of 17 skill stickers throughout their swim journey. Take a look at some of our favorite stickers below and read about the importance of the skills they represent.  

🌟 Smiles for Miles! – The first step in learning to swim is feeling happy and comfortable in the water. This milestone is key for Water Babies and their parents, as a love for the water builds confidence in future skills. 

🚣 Float Like a Boat! – Floating is one of the most important survival skills a child can learn. By Level 3, your little melon will be able to float independently for 10 seconds, giving them the ability to rest and breathe if they ever need to. 

💦 Kicking to Safety! – Kicking is the most powerful way to move through the water. By Level 4, swimmers will be able to kick to safety on both their stomach and back, helping them reach the pool wall independently if they ever fall in. 

🌊 Terrific Treader! – In Florida, where 20% of the state is covered in water, knowing how to tread water is a crucial survival skill. By Level 6, your little melon will be able to tread water for a full minute—buying them precious time in an emergency. 

How It Works 

As your little melon masters new swim skills, our on-deck managers will be keeping an eye out for level-based milestones. When a skill is observed and confirmed, your swimmer will receive a lanyard showing which sticker they’ve earned that day. They’ll wear it proudly out of class, then trade it at the front desk for their well-earned skill sticker to add to their journey board! 

The Swim Journey Continues 

This sticker book is more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful motivator to continue the swim journey until every essential skill is mastered. By staying committed, your child will gain not only lifesaving swim abilities but also confidence, independence, and a lifelong love for the water.  

So, grab your sticker book, collect those milestones, keep swimming, and keep growing!