How We’re Different

It’s incredible to think that we have been teaching swimming lessons in Northeast Florida since 2004. We are proud to call ourselves Jacksonville’s original swim school. A lot has changed since we first embarked on this wonderful adventure in the pool, but one thing that has remained consistent is our promise to teach every swim lesson with the Swimming Safari Difference. The Swimming Safari Difference is:

• Providing each student a high level of individualized instruction through small class sizes (4:1 max).
• Expert lessons provided by a highly trained (over 40 hours), enthusiastic, energetic, CPR certified swim instruction professionals.
• A comprehensive curriculum that places a strong emphasis on water safety education for students and parents.
• An exceptional level of customer service that regularly exceeds expectations.
• Most Importantly, an atmosphere filled with encouragement, excitement, and fun. Because after all, swim lessons should be about learning to enjoy the water and having respect for the water.

Our Mission: To provide every student with the skills needed to become Safe, Happy, and Confident, in the water.

Our Goal: To create safe life-long swimmers who enjoy the water as much as we do!

Our Core Values: Safety, Fun, Teamwork, Family, Customer Service, Passion, and Positive Attitudes.

My 5 year old son had his first class last Tuesday. He has global apraxia, SPD and extreme anxiety in new situations and had been telling me all morning that he didn't think he could do it. When we got there he clutched my hand with a death grip and wouldn't go with the nice girl at the front desk so I walked him into the pool area over to his instructor. I had to peel him off of me as he screamed "I want my mommyyyyyy!" And practically tossed him into the instructors arms, who took him like a pro. I didn't look back. This was the scenario I had envisioned, but he has to learn to swim. He loves the water and needs to be safe in it. I sat down and looked through the glass, expecting him to be collapsed on the sideline in a pool of tears, but to my surprise he was already smiling. He smiled and laughed through the whole class, swam back and forth and even jumped in and went under. He LOVED it and and my eyes were literally filled with tears of joy (and relief!) at seeing him so happy. Thank you to the front desk staff and the instructor (Kyle) for making our first experience with Swimming Safari a great one!

Molly