The Bath and Radstock-based swim school Mighty Splash is inviting local families to a free open day on Saturday 22 August, running from 10am to 4pm at Fosse Way School in Radstock.
The open day gives parents and children the chance to explore the full range of swimming classes and pool events on offer, tour the pool, swim in the pool and meet the instructors who run the sessions. Entry is free and open to the whole community, whether or not children are already enrolled with Mighty Splash.
The day is packed with a range of fun activities to suit all ages. Visitors can take part in a water safety challenge, visit the mermaid photo area, and try the giant bubble station. There will also be swimming discounts and freebies to be won, crafts, bouncy castle, and a magical mermaid meet-and-greet.
A water safety demonstration runs throughout the event, alongside a Q&A session with the swim teaching team, giving parents a chance to ask questions about lessons, ability levels, and starting ages.
There will also refreshments, glitter tattoos, colouring, and games.
Creating swimming superheroes
Mighty Splash has taught over 1,000 children and adults to swim, from nervous first-time swimmers to those looking to perfect their technique, and is constantly evolving its offering to meet demand.
Founded in 2012, the swim school offers an inclusive and welcoming environment, encouraging all ages and abilities to become swimming superheroes with lessons that are designed to be fun.
The school runs across several locations, including Prior Park College Bath, Downside School Radstock, and from its headquarters at Fosse Way School Radstock, where Mighty Splash offers swimming lessons from September capped at just four swimmers per class – ideal for youngsters who thrive in smaller groups, require more support, or are seeking a more tailored experience.
A unique selling point of Mighty Splash is that all its swimmers enjoy free swim sessions outside of their regularly scheduled swim lessons, enabling them to put into practice what they have learnt in class.
New swim classes
In September, the swim school will be launching its new baby lessons at Fosse Way School alongside its pre-school lessons, catering for newborns to children aged four years.
Classes will be split across several stages, including baby classes for 0–8 months and 6–12 months, a toddler class for 9–18 months, next to current offers of SwimTots for 18 months to 3 years, and a Preschool class for 3 to 4 year olds.
Each stage is built around what children are developmentally ready for, moving from parent-supported water confidence work in the earliest sessions towards more independent movement and early stroke skills by the time children reach preschool age. Parents and carers are required to get in the pool alongside babies and toddlers up to preschool lessons , when children begin swimming independently alongside their instructor.
New events
Mighty Splash is also introducing pool parties, offering either exclusive or part- use of the swim school’s warm teaching pool at Fosse Way School. Several pool parties are on offer, including toys and floats parties and mermaid parties.
Mermaid parties are led by an experienced mermaid instructor and offer a selection of mermaid-themed games, floats, activities, and mermaid accessories, including tails for youngsters to channel their inner mermaid. Swim parties can also include use of the hall that adjoins the Fosse Way swimming pool, offering a complete birthday solution.
“We’re always looking at new ways to evolve and meet the needs of local families, and our new mermaid parties are a great example of that,” explains Mighty Splash founder and CEO Kelly Deakin. “They’re a magical experience for children, and such a fun way for the whole family to spend time together in the water.
“We’d love for people to come down to our open day on 22 August to see the pool, meet the team, and find out more about everything we’ve got on offer, and, of course, enjoy a host of fun games and activities.”
The Mighty Splash open day is free and no booking is required. Anyone wanting to find out more about lessons or pool parties beforehand can contact Mighty Splash on 01225 800212 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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