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.
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
TokenTrackersTM. 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!
To sign up, please submit the form electronically and the payment.
Coming up soon!
Please note that there are no refunds available.
Please email the business manager for more information.
manager@rpha.info
SWIM LESSON REFUND POLICY – No refund and $85 returned check fee.
Cost: RPHA HOA and Summer members $125- Non-Members $145
Times*: 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, and 1 pm
Dates: Season 2025
Session 1: June 2 – June 12
Session 2: June 16– June 26
Session 3: July 7 -July 17
Session 3: July 21 -July 31
*Not all classes are offered at all times.
Course Levels
Level White SeaShells – Introduction to Water Skills
Trust,and Submersion
Safety Skill: Always ask permission before getting in the water.
Why is it important to ask permission to get in the water? Our goal is to
save lives. During swim lessons, we teach students to always ask permission
before getting in the water regardless if it is a swimming pool, lake, pond,
river, ocean, or even the bathtub. Too many drownings occur because an
adult had no idea a child was in the water, despite being nearby. By teaching
your students (of all ages) to always ask permission before getting in the
water to start the lesson, you are reinforcing the concept that asking
permission is important – for everyone, everywhere!
Swim Skill: Assisted submersion, relaxed, for 5 seconds, and then come up
to breathe.
Fully submerge face for 3 seconds, Open eyes underwater, Pick up submerged objects, Swim on front and back using arm and leg actions, Float on front and back, Bubble blowing, Enter and exit pool independently using ladder, steps or side of pool, Exhale underwater through mouth and nose, Explore arm and hand movements
Level Red Crabs – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Body Position and Air Recovery
Safety Skill: Put on a lifejacket, jump in, float on back, kick 10 feet on the
back.
Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll on back for 5 seconds in
swimwear and in regular clothes.
Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side, Exit water safely using ladder or side, Submerge entire head, Open eyes underwater, Pick up a submerged object, Float on front and back, Perform front and back glide, Roll over from front to back, back to front, Tread water using arm and leg motion
Level Yellow Goldfish – Stroke Development
Forward Movementand Direction Change
Safety Skill: Tread water for 10 seconds.
Swim Skill: From the front stroke and face in, roll to the back and breath,
roll to the front and swim. Swim for 30 feet.
Jump into deep water from the side, Submerge and retrieve object, Bob with head fully submerged, Use rotary breathing in horizontal position, Perform front and back glide, Perform survival float, Change from horizontal to vertical position on front and back, Perform front and back crawl, Butterly-kick and body motion, Perform the HELP and Huddle position, Perform a reaching assist, Use Check-Call-Care in an emergency
Level Blue Dolphins- Streamlinesand Rotary Movement
Safety Skill: Reach or Throw (Don’t Go) and know how to call 911.
Swim Skill: From side-breathing position, roll to the front for 3 seconds
and exhale, roll to the side for 3 seconds and inhale. Continue to kick and
roll for 15 feet.
Level Green Turtle – Private (one or two students at the time) Stroke School Price HOA and Summer Members $210 -Non-HOA member $240
Water Competency
Safety Skill: Know how to enter the water in different ways, recover, and
return to a starting point.
Swim Skill: Tread for 60 seconds. Swim freestyle 50 yards with 1-2-3
breathe pattern.
Swim underwater, Perform feet-first surface dive, Perform open turns on front and back using any stroke, Tread water using sculling arm motions and kick, Perform the front and back crawl, Perform the breaststroke, Perform the butterfly, Perform the elementary backstroke
Swim on side using scissor-like kick, Perform compact jump into water while wearing a life jacket, Perform a throwing assist, Care for conscious choking victim
“Minimum Age”
3 and potty trained
Swim Lesson Refund Policy
Non-refunds policy
Returned Check Policy
RPHA charges $85 for any check returned by the bank.
Summer 2025 Private Swim Lessons:
Private (1 student, 1 instructor)
Cost: RPHA HOA Summer Members $220 – Non-Members $250
- 4 classes, 30 minutes each
- Scheduled primarily on Friday mornings or Keyed Entry Access hours
- Scheduled at your convenience
- Taught by our Water Safety Instructors
Erika Taranowski
925-980-8767
manager@rpha.info
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REFUND POLICY – No refund and $85 returned check fee.