Private Swimming Classes

Ability diverse Swim Lessons

Class Details

 Classes are 45  minutes with a maximum total of 6 students per class.

Group Special Needs Swim Lessons

As a parent of a child with special needs, you understand that every milestone matters—and learning to swim can feel like one of the biggest. It’s not just about being in the water… it’s about safety, confidence, and giving your child the freedom to experience joy in a way that feels comfortable for them.

At Ocean Olympia Swim School, we offer small group special needs swim lessons designed with care, patience, and understanding. Our Certified and experienced instructors work with children with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, physical disabilities, and more—meeting each child where they are, while gently encouraging progress at their own pace.

In our supportive group setting, your child isn’t just learning how to swim—they’re gaining confidence, connecting with others, and discovering what they’re capable of. We also greatly encourage parents and guardians to join their children in the water, creating a sense of comfort, trust, and shared progress every step of the way.

Every smile, every small breakthrough, every moment in the water becomes a step forward—not just for them, but for you too.

Because we know… this journey means everything.

Level 1 — Private Parent/Caregiver & Child Swim Lesson

Aim of Class:
To help students become comfortable and confident in the water through the support of a parent or caregiver. Through songs, fun activities, and instructional games, students receive personalized instruction while learning basic water safety and beginner swimming skills in a positive and enjoyable environment.

Skills Introduced:

• Water comfort and adjustment

• Safe entry and exit from the pool

• Kicking and basic arm movements

• Blowing bubbles

• Floating with assistance

• Introduction to submerging the face

• Basic water safety awareness

• Building confidence in the water

Important: A parent, guardian, or caregiver must accompany the student in the water throughout the private lesson.

Level 2 — Private Beginner Swim Development

Aim of Class:
To continue developing water confidence through personalized, private instruction while introducing basic swimming techniques and greater independence in the water. Students participate with a parent or caregiver and may use a flotation belt while being guided by the instructor.

This level is designed for students who have some previous water experience.

Skills Taught:

• Water adjustment and confidence

• Proper kicking techniques

• Basic arm movements

• Coordination of arms and legs

• Developing muscle memory

• Blowing bubbles

• Submerging the face and head underwater

• Floating techniques

• Beginning underwater swimming

• Basic water safety skills

• Introduction to front crawl

• Rhythmic breathing

• Improving body position and movement through the water

The goal is to gradually prepare students to become more comfortable, coordinated, and independent swimmers through individualized instruction.

Level 3 — Private Independent Swim Development

Aim of Class:
To help students become more independent and confident swimmers through personalized, private instruction while improving swimming technique, endurance, coordination, and water safety skills.

This level is designed for students who are comfortable in the water and ready to develop greater independence with reduced assistance from a caregiver or flotation device.

Skills Taught:

• Independent floating

• Independent kicking and arm movements

• Coordinating arms, legs, and breathing

• Front crawl development

• Rhythmic and side breathing

• Swimming longer distances

• Underwater swimming

• Improving body position and balance

• Introduction to backstroke

• Treading water

• Safe entry and exit techniques

• Deep-water confidence

• Water safety and self-rescue skills

• Building swimming endurance and strength

The goal of Level 3 is to develop each student's confidence, swimming technique, independence, and water safety skills through individualized private instruction.

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily agreed to allow myself or my child to participate in the Ocean Olympia Swimming Program under the direct supervision of an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. I recognize the hazards inherent in my child’s participation in the swimming program, and I acknowledge that although Ocean Olympia has taken great safety measures to minimize the risk of injury, Ocean Olympia cannot insure that my child, the equipment, pool premises and/or water activities will be free of hazards, accidents or injuries. I further acknowledge that I have instructed my child of the pool safety rules, and I will accept legal responsibility should my child fail to obey these rules. Furthermore, I hereby release Ocean Olympia, its employees and agents from liability, any damages, or injury, including death caused by, derived from, or associated with my child’s participation in the swimming program, except for such damages or injuries as may be caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the employees or agents of
Ocean Olympia.