Purposeful play in the pool: Where safety, skill and joy meets
Fri 14 Nov
|YMCA of Treasure Coast
Helen is teaming up with the brilliant Nicole Fairfield from Joyful Waters for a powerful weekend of playful, purposeful inspiration for swim teachers, swim schools, and curious families who want to explore a fresh approach.


Time & Location
14 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 16 Nov 2025, 18:30
YMCA of Treasure Coast, 1700 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34996, USA
Guests
About the event
This isn’t just another workshop. It’s a complete reset for how we think about teaching in the water.
In the U.S., many programmes still prioritise survival-first approaches. But here’s the truth: children don’t thrive when they’re pushed into fear. They thrive when they feel safe, seen, and free to explore.
This immersive two-day training weekend will show you how to bring purposeful play into your lessons — not as “fluff,” but as the fastest, most powerful way to:
✅ Build real water skills that last
Schedule
30 minutesWelcome
Classroom
1 hour 30 minutesSession 1: The Power of Play with a Purpose - The S.W.I.M Blueprint
Classroom
Tickets
Final Release
The prices are set from 13th October until 12th November. The Workshop weekends starts 15th November so if you are on here and really want to attend but the dates have passed please contact Helen.
From US$98.00 to US$235.00
Sale endedUS$98.00
+US$2.45 ticket service fee
US$98.00
+US$2.45 ticket service fee
US$168.00
+US$4.20 ticket service fee





