The Pumpkin Patch is Open!

From now until October 31, visit our annual Pumpkin Patches at our Lutz, South Tampa, and Brooksville locations. Open daily, it’s the perfect place to pick out pumpkins for your family, snap fall photos, and get into the fall spirit.

The best part? Every pumpkin makes a difference. Each pumpkin purchased helps provide life-saving swim lessons for local children with physical and cognitive disabilities through our Students with Disabilities Scholarship Fund. Together, we’re helping ensure every child has the opportunity to become safer and more confident in the water.

 

Fall Festival is around the corner!

After you’ve picked out the perfect pumpkin, be sure to come back for some Fall Festival Fun!

From 4-7 pm at out Lutz, South Tampa, and Brooksville locations, there will be a Trunk-or-Treat, costume parade, face painting, bounce house, and SO much more. Best of all? It’s free to attend!

RSVP for the Fall Festival for your chance to win free swim lessons!

Watermelon Swim families, we are still looking for vendors for our Fall Festival at all three locations! Want to share your local business with the community? Apply now to be a vendor and participate in our Trunk or Treat, it’s free!

 

Water Safety Misconceptions

Water safety isn’t just about swim lessons. Staying informed makes a huge difference.

Let’s look at 6 common misconceptions when it comes to water safety:

🍉 “I’ll hear them if they’re in trouble” — most drownings are silent

🍉 “Everyone’s watching” — assign ONE water watcher, no phone, no distractions

🍉 “Strong swimmers can swim alone” — nobody swims solo, ever

🍉 “It only happens in pools” — bathtubs & buckets are dangers too

🍉 “Swimsuit color doesn’t matter” — neon colors help you spot your little melon fast

🍉 “One season of lessons is enough” — skills fade without practice

Read the full breakdown on our blog to learn more!

 

Step Up Reminders

Looking to switch your payment method to Step Up funds? No problem! Just stop by the front desk or give us a call to let us know so we can properly process your billing.

If you need to make any changes to your Step Up account, you will need to call us. All Step Up funds must be requested by the 15th of each month.

 

Watermelon Patch Picks 🍉

We’re welcoming Spookley back to the Watermelon Patch! Read all about the square-shaped pumpkin who learns that what makes him different is actually his superpower.

Your family can find Spookley plushies, books, and even a light-up Spookley display!