Inclusive Swimming Classes

Special Needs 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

Aim of class: To instruct through parents or caregiver, through songs, fun and instructional games, students learn to be comfortable in the water & learn basic water safety skills. Adult must accompany students in the water

Level 2

Aim of class: Water adjustment, learn basic swimming skills. Students go in the water with a flotation belt and guardians while being led by the teacher to learn how to kick, blow bubbles, water adjustment, float and swim. This class is designed for students who are not quite ready to go in the water without their caregiver but have some experience with swimming.

Students learn water adjustment; basic swimming skills (kicking, arms movement; develop coordination; develop muscle memory; blow bubbles; submerge face or head under water) swim under water; learn basic swimming safety skills for front crawl; perfect rhythmic breathing.

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.