Survival Swim with Kara

These gentle, life-saving lessons are designed to give young children essential water safety skills. Sessions typically last six to eight weeks, and each child progresses at their own pace. We understand that every keiki learns differently, so we allow flexibility, giving extra time if needed. Weather or occasional breaks may extend a session beyond eight weeks, ensuring a safe, positive experience for every child.

Benefits

• Life-Saving Skills
• Customized Pacing
• Trusted Methods
• Flexible Learning

Baby + Me (Kailua)

Our Baby + Me group classes, perfect for keiki ages 4 months to 2.5 years, create a joyful space where parents and children bond while exploring the water together! In these 30-minute sessions, parents and keiki enjoy a supportive environment led by caring instructors, who introduce water safety skills through gentle, hands-on activities. The group setting provides unique benefits, as little ones observe and learn from each other’s progress, while parents connect, share advice, and offer support. Each child receives personalized feedback to encourage safe water interactions, build coordination, and develop foundational swim skills. Come join our welcoming community and start your keiki’s lifelong love of water!

Benefits

• Group Learning Environment
• Parent Support Network
• Early Water Confidence
• Foundational Skill Development

Drop-In Lessons

Perfect for families with changing schedules, Drop-In Lessons allow you to fit swimming into your routine as openings become available. With flexible, short-notice spots, you can find an opportunity that fits into your week, providing a great chance for keiki to continue practicing their water skills.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Skill Reinforcement
• Short-Notice Availability
• Customized Learning

Traditional/Maintenance Lessons (Under 3 Years Old)

For keiki ages 4 months to 3 years, these personalized lessons focus on helping each child become comfortable and confident in the water. Following a gentle curriculum, instructors adapt each session to fit the child’s current abilities, with plenty of encouragement and support. Lessons take place at a private residence in Kailua, with each session carefully customized for your child’s unique journey to water comfort and skill-building.

Benefits

• Comfort & Confidence
• Tailored Instruction
• Supportive Environment
• Strong Foundations

Traditional Lessons (Ages 3+)

For keiki ages 3 to 10, these one-on-one lessons offer personalized guidance to build foundational swimming skills and confidence. Each lesson is crafted to meet your child where they are, focusing on strengths and gradually introducing new skills. Our goal is to keep confidence high while developing swim abilities in a supportive, individualized way.

Benefits

• Personalized Progress
• Foundational Skills
• Confidence Building
• Encouraging Environment

Accelerated Skills Program

This program gently introduces keiki to essential water safety and foundational swimming skills, perfect for children who may be hesitant or new to the water. We keep lessons short (15 minutes) to ensure children remain focused and engaged, allowing them to enjoy learning without feeling overwhelmed. Our instructors always prioritize a positive experience, adjusting the pace and tone to keep keiki happy and enthusiastic about their progress.

Benefits

• Quick Skill Development
• Positive Reinforcement
• Foundational Water Safety
• Engagement-Focused

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Designed especially for children with unique needs, these private lessons provide a safe, one-on-one setting for keiki who may face challenges like anxiety, sensory sensitivities, autism, or physical disabilities. Using the Adaptive Swim Whisperers Method, our certi ed instructors provide a customized approach, creating a calm, encouraging environment where children can develop water skills. 

Benefits

• Specialized Instruction
• Calm & Supportive
• Skill Development
• Trusted Expertise