Swim Lessons

The Cabana Club offers lessons based on the StarFish Learn-To-Swim Program Levels White-SeaShells through Level Green-Turtles

Water Safety Instructors and Aides teach the lessons.

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Questions?

Erika Taranowski
925-980-8767
manager@rpha.info

On the First Day of Lessons

Water Safety Instructors will conduct thorough assessments of each student’s swimming abilities and water safety knowledge. Based on these evaluations, students will be placed into carefully selected skill level groups that best match their current competencies. This tailored approach ensures that each student receives the appropriate guidance and support needed to enhance their skills. Throughout the program, instructors will provide personalized coaching and constructive feedback, empowering each student to build confidence and achieve fun and safety in the water.

Lessons are 8 days per session (week 1 and 2 M-Th), 25 minutes per lesson.

As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in your child’s swimming development. You have already taken the first step by registering your child for swim lessons. Now, you must continue to communicate with your child’s instructor and practice, practice, practice!

The bathtub is a great place to start practicing! Bubbles, breath holding, looking underwater, floating, and kicking can all take place in the bathtub! A few trips to the pool between swim lessons are nice, too! You shouldn’t feel the need to push children to do everything they are doing in swim lessons. Just give them the opportunity to get wet, splash around, and explore the water on their own terms.

What Role Do I Play In My Child’s Swimming Development?

Your support, encouragement, and practice outside of swim school class time will help your child progress and have a great swim school experience. Whenever you are in, on, or near the water, be sure to follow the Starfish Safety concepts provided in this booklet. Encourage supervised water play at home in the shower, bath, hose, etc. Guide activities that get your child wet from head to toe – including the hair, eyes, and face.

Follow your child’s progress via their report card or Starfish TokenTrackers™. The curriculum is divided into stages that each focus on a core competency. Your child may be working on skills from more than one stage.

If you have the opportunity to practice at a pool, encourage your child to demonstrate the skills they have mastered.

The first day of swim lessons can be tough, even for confident swimmers. We know it’s hard to watch your child cry when they hit the water. Some kids adjust quickly, while others may take a few weeks or even months to get comfortable. Our instructors are skilled at helping children through this, but there are also things you can do at the pool and at home to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable for your little one.

Before The First Day Of Lessons

Swim lessons are often the first time your toddler will be in a class without you, which can feel uncertain for them. To ease this transition, talk about swim lessons a few weeks in advance so your child knows what to expect. Let them know they’ll be with a teacher and that you’ll be watching and cheering from the poolside. Set small goals for the first day, like getting into the water cheerfully and following the instructor’s directions. These goals will help build confidence and provide plenty of chances for positive praise!

On The First Day Of Lessons

On the first day of swim lessons, it’s crucial for parents to stay calm and excited. Rushing or stressing can make your child anxious before they
even reach the pool. Arrive early so you and your child can watch a class and see how fun lessons can be. If your child is scared or upset, stay calm and don’t make a big deal out of it. Our experienced instructors know how to help, and your positive support will make the transition easier for your child.

If your child doesn’t calm down

It’s normal for toddlers to be upset during their first swim class, and some may cry throughout. Don’t worry—tears are common and staying in the water for the whole class is a big achievement. Celebrate this success and let your child know how proud you are. Share personal stories of overcoming challenges and practice skills like blowing bubbles and pouring water over their head during bath time. Always consult with your child’s instructor for the right techniques, and never leave your child alone in the tub.

Our goal is to ensure every child is safe in the water and knows basic self-rescue skills. With your support, we can achieve this for all our students.

New Registration Procedures

We do not want you to wait in long lines!

Sign Up for Lessons

To sign up, please submit the form and payment electronically.

Registration is now open! Please note that there are no refunds available.

Please email the business manager for more information.

• Refund Policy: No refunds
• Returned check fee: $85
• Lesson Rates: RPHA HOA and Summer members: $125, Non-Members: $145
• Times*: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.
• Minimum Age: 3 and potty trained

* Not all classes are offered at all times.

2025 Season Dates

• Session 1: June 2–12 (deadline to sign up: June 1, 4:00 p.m.)
• Session 2: June 16–26 (deadline to sign up: June 14, 4:00 p.m.)
• Session 3: July 7-17 (deadline to sign up: July 1, 4:00 p.m.)
• Session 4: July 21-31 (deadline to sign up: July 19, 4:00 p.m.)

Course Level Descriptions

Click on a level to expand it. You can see all the colors here.