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Step Up for Students Scholarships at Watermelon Swim
Helping More Families Access Life-Saving Swim Lessons
At Watermelon Swim, we believe every child deserves access to life-saving water safety education. That's why we are proud to be a direct provider and partner with Step Up For Students, helping Florida families use scholarship funds toward swim lessons.
Formal, continuous swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88%, and our mission is to create a community full of safer swimmers throughout Tampa Bay.
Whether your family is part of a homeschool, microschool, private school, or personalized learning program, scholarship funds can be used for swim lessons at Watermelon Swim. We offer flexible daytime programs designed to fit educational communities.


At Watermelon Swim, we accept:
• PEP Program
• Unique Abilities (Students with Disabilities)
• Private School
Swim education can support:
• Physical education goals
• Wellness programming
• Water safety & drowning prevention
• Confidence and social development