What Is Survival Week?
In real-life water situations, individuals are often not wearing swimwear or goggles. Survival Week is designed to help students safely experience how water feels when everyday conditions are different from a typical swim lesson.
During this week, students practice core water-safety skills in a controlled, supportive environment while wearing light clothing over their swimsuits. This allows them to better understand how their body moves in the water and how clothing can affect buoyancy and movement—an important part of building real-world water confidence.
After completing Survival Week, students will better understand:
How it feels to enter the water, float, and move while wearing clothes
How to swim and maintain awareness without goggles
How to apply swim skills more confidently during water activities outside of lessons
How to Prepare for Survival Week:
To help feel comfortable and ready, please plan for student to:
Wear a swimsuit underneath their clothes
Dress in everyday, lightweight attire, such as a t-shirt and shorts or pants
Bring a plastic bag to store wet clothes after the lesson
Additional Information
Survival Week is part of our progressive curriculum and is included for all swimmers, regardless of level. If you are a parent, please talk with your child ahead of time, help them feel excited, and reinforce that this is a fun and important learning experience focused on confidence and preparedness.
If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help.
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