Meredith's Minnows: Swim Safely

03/13/2026

After a crazy week of weather with a brief preview of summer, it is time to start building the summer 2026 schedule! I have started to send emails out to current/past families, but please reach out in case I have missed you. After I schedule current families, I'll have a better idea of my availability to add new families. Happy (almost) Spring! 🌞 🏊‍♀️🎉

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Wilma Flinestone, a little old lady, and a pineapple! 🎃👻🕷🕸

10/19/2025

After a chilly end to August, we got lucky with a relatively warm September and October that extended the summer pool season. Today was a gorgeous fall day to wrap up the outdoor lesson season 🌞 I hope everyone has a productive school year, and can't wait to start tackling new swimming goals with you all come the spring! 🍂🍁🍂

09/01/2025

Today marks the start of meteorological fall and the unofficial end of summer. As the season winds down, I'm so proud of the progress everyone made this summer between getting over a fear of submersion, passing a swim test, and making swim team to name a few! Whatever your goal was, I am so happy I got to share in the celebration 🎉🌊☀️

08/28/2025

The experts agree that fall has started early and is here to stay 🍂🍁🍂 That means the unheated pool season is quickly wrapping up. If you have a heated pool and want to make some late season progress, feel free to reach out! 🌊🏊

Fall has moved in early!

We’re declaring summer officially over in D.C. — the earliest we’ve ever made the call.

Near 80 by day, 50s–60s at night, and no heat waves in sight.

👉 https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/08/28/dc-early-fall-summer-over/

08/11/2025

I don't know about you, but I'm excited for "False Fall" to end this week and enjoy temperatures back in the 90s! Reach out if you are interested in getting in a few final lessons before the chaos of the school year starts in just a few short weeks. I'm also available into September for those that have heated pools 🏊🌊🌞

07/01/2025

It's hard to believe we are already starting July! I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your support. Many of you have followed along on my nursing school journey, and I'm excited to report that my RN license became active in Maryland last week! I have active certifications as a lifeguard, EMT, and now RN 🎉 I am also a meteorologist by day, so you will be hard pressed to find a safer instructor for you and your kids in addition to my 15 years of experience. Thank you all for your continued support and I can't wait to share in the excitement of progress towards swimming goals this summer!! 🏊

06/25/2025

I don't know about you, but I'm missing the weather and views from last week in this heat wave! 🏜

Starting in July, I have availability for daytime swim lessons during the week at home pools. Maybe you have the summer off, telework, or have kids that need some structure to keep everyone from going crazy with school out for the summer! 🏖

I also offer "Mommy & Me" classes and Aquatics fitness classes in case that sounds like a fun activity to keep you active and cool 😎

Please send me a PM if any of this sounds like something you are interested in! 🌊

05/17/2025

The Summer 2025 season officially starts today! I've gotten most 2024 families scheduled, but you haven't talked with me yet, please reach out!

For those with heated pools, I have extra flexibility between now and mid-June waiting for the unheated pools to warm up so if you want a tune up on skills, now is your chance!

10/12/2024

In case you miss me in the off-season, I'm happy to report that my notary license was extended another 4️⃣ years! Feel free to reach out if you ever need a 🎉

09/03/2024

With the final sunset of unofficial summer, the 2024 lesson season has officially come to a close. Thank you all for a fun and educational summer! I'm so proud of everyone's progress and can't wait to see everyone's improvement in 9 short months when the school year ends. Have a great school year!! 📚