--- title: "SafeSplash Swim School Unveils the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise" url: https://burnaze.com/article/c680de5e-358e-4549-b76d-211aa322fdd1 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250130_safesplash_swim_school_unveils_the_safer_swimmer_promise.html category: "Swim" industry: "Education & Childcare" segment: "Swim" published: 2025-01-30T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T18:10:28.070Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # SafeSplash Swim School Unveils the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise **TL;DR:** SafeSplash Swim School, a brand of Streamline Brands, has introduced the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, a structured plan to teach children to swim within a year. The program is supported by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and focuses on teaching essential swimming and self-rescue skills. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-01-30. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250130_safesplash_swim_school_unveils_the_safer_swimmer_promise.html).* ## Story The S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise tackles the common question, "How long does it take for a child to learn to swim?" by offering a clear, structured plan built on a proven curriculum. Unlike open-ended swim programs, this initiative sets a new standard with outcome-driven lessons and clear timelines. Streamline Brands commits to achieving milestones within a year, offering up to two additional months of free lessons if goals aren't met. This ensures student success while providing parents peace of mind - more than a swim program, it’s a commitment to safety, confidence, and clarity. Supported by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), Streamline Brands’ initiative reinforces a commitment to addressing the childhood drowning epidemic. Together, they are providing families with access to vital education, resources, and programs that focus on water safety. This underscores how the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise is an important part of a larger, life-saving effort to teach children the skills and confidence they need to stay safe in the water while also raising water safety awareness for families everywhere. "By teaching children essential self-rescue and swimming skills while also educating and raising awareness about water safety, this initiative is a critical step in saving lives and ensuring that families feel more secure and safer around all kinds of water. We are honored to partner with Streamline Brands in making this vision a reality while safeguarding more children and families across the country,” said Alissa Magrum, Interim Executive Director of the NDPA. The program focuses on teaching 10 essential swimming and self-rescue skills, like floating, rolling to breathe, and swimming effectively to safety. These practical techniques help young swimmers build confidence and prepare them to handle real-life water situations safely. The curriculum is carefully designed for children aged four and older enrolled in Beginner 2–4 group classes. Lessons are age-appropriate and focus on building essential water safety skills. Students progress step by step, working toward mastering critical techniques like self-rescue. The program concludes with a water safety test that evaluates each swimmer’s ability to perform these life-saving skills. “Practice makes progress, and the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to fostering water safety and confidence,” said Chris Harkness, President of Streamline Brands. “The initiative ensures that every child is equipped with lifesaving skills, providing peace of mind for families.” To ensure steady progress, regular attendance is essential. Swimmers who miss fewer than four lessons, excluding facility closures, without making them up will qualify for the complimentary lessons. Make-up lessons are available to help maintain momentum. Streamline Brands, which also owns and operates brands like Swimtastic, Saf-T-Swim, AquaKids, SwimLabs, and Miller Swim School, built a reputation for offering personalized instruction delivered by nurturing and expert instructors in state-of-the-art facilities. Through programs like the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, the school continues to uphold its mission of promoting water safety while fostering a lifelong love of swimming. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Education (sector) - water safety (topic) - education initiative (topic) - Streamline Brands (company) - SafeSplash Swim School (company) - National Drowning Prevention Alliance (regulator) - Alissa Magrum (person) - Chris Harkness (person) - swim school program (topic) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250130_safesplash_swim_school_unveils_the_safer_swimmer_promise.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c680de5e-358e-4549-b76d-211aa322fdd1).