Thank You for a Great October!
From our Pumpkin Patch to our Fall Festival, thank you so much for your support!
The proceeds from our annual pumpkin patch support our Students with Disabilities Scholarship Fund. Each pumpkin you purchased helps us reach more Tampa Bay families by providing life-saving swim lessons and water safety education.
We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
From now until November 20th, we’ll be collecting nonperishable food items at all five Watermelon Swim locations to donate to Feeding Tampa Bay.
We’re looking for:
- canned gravy, veggies, and fruit
- cranberry sauce
- cornbread mix
- non-refrigerated pie crust
- boxed pudding
- rolls and biscuits
- white rice
- mashed potatoes
- mac n cheese
- cream of mushroom soup
- crackers
- boxed stuffing
- and more non-perishable food items!
Want to know more? Learn all about our annual food drive on our blog!
Why Swimming Year-Round Matters
Drowning risks don’t fall in the fall.
Summer gets most of the attention when it comes to water safety. But water doesn’t go anywhere when temperatures start to dip, and neither does the risk.
Swimming year-round not only prevents learning regression, but continuous swim lessons boost cognitive development in young kids. This makes swimming not only beneficial to the body, but to the mind as well.
Read our blog to learn more about why you shouldn’t take a break from lessons this fall and winter.
Coming Soon: Merry Melon Giving Tree!
The Merry Melon Giving Tree is almost here!
Every year, our melontastic community comes together to spread holiday cheer, and this season we’re doing it again. The Giving Tree is our way of helping local
families facing tough times.
Families can nominate themselves or another family who may need some extra joy this season. Nominations open next week!
Please note that submitting a nomination does not guarantee acceptance, as space is limited. Families selected to participate will be contacted directly by a member of our team to confirm their acceptance.
Stay tuned on our social networks and website to learn more about this annual tradition!
Watermelon Patch Picks 🍉
Did you know? Swim caps are great at keeping hair out of your face while swimming, making them a great choice, especially for upper-level swimmers learning the 4 strokes. They also protect hair from chlorine by reducing how much chlorinated water makes direct contact with your hair. Buy your little melon a swim cap in our retail area!