The Sooner,
The Safer.
The Sooner, The Safer.
Palekana Swim
Where Water Safety and Confidence Begin!
Palekana's Mission:
The word Palekana (pah-leh-kah-nah) comes form the Hawaiian language and means safe, protected and secure. That meaning is at the heart of everything we do. From ISR Self-Rescue™ Lessons for babies and toddlers to Private Swim Instruction for children building strong swimming skills. We are proud to serve families in Beaverton, OR and beyond with small, intentional lessons designed to keep your child safe in and around water. Because the sooner they start, the safer they’ll be.
Our Swim Programs
From early water exposure to skill-building lessons, our programs are designed to build confidence, safety, and strong foundations at every stage.
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![A young girl floating on her back in a swimming pool, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and patterned pants, looking at the camera while holding her hand near her ear. An child showing off her float after completing her ISR Survival Swim lessons.]()
Infant
Ages 6 - 15 months
Our ISR Self-Rescue™ Swim lessons teach all students to roll to their back to float, rest & breathe. Infants and toddlers who are not walking yet will learn to maintain this position until help can reach them.
Daily 10 minute 1:1 sessions Monday-Friday. Students complete the course in an average of 4-6 weeks.
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![A girl in a pink swimsuit floating on her back in a swimming pool while holding a swim instructor's hand. Learning to float in ISR Survival Swim Lessons at Palekana Swim with certified ISR instructor Matt.]()
Toddler
Ages 15 months - 4+ years
Our ISR Self-Rescue™ Lessons teach survival swimming techniques to toddlers who have started walking; to swim a short distance, roll to their back and then roll over and swim again until they reach safety.
Daily 10 minute 1:1 sessions Monday-Friday. Students complete the course in an average of 4-6 weeks.
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![A man and two young children in a swimming pool, smiling at the camera. The children are playing with dive rings, one pink and one yellow. Private Lessons at Palekana Swim.]()
Private Lessons
Ages 4 years - Adult
We specialize in small class sizes offering Private Lessons (1:1) and Semi-Private Lessons (2:1). With no rigid levels or checklists, each student advances at their own pace with personalized instruction to meet their swimming goals.
Weekly 30 minute lessons. Click below to see our Private Lesson qualifications.
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Swim Team
Ages 6-14 years
Focusing on speed, endurance, teamwork, and camaraderie, this non-competitive program is designed to prepare your child for future competition-level teams (no swim meets).
Classes are 1 hour, twice a week, with a maximum of 12 students per class.
Free Trial Weeks Available!
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![Child floating on back with pink goggles in a swimming pool, assisted by an instructor wearing a purple shirt and black cap. Baby learning to float during ISR Self-Rescue™/Survival Swim Lessons at Palekana Swim.]()
ISR Refresher/Maintenance Lessons
Infant, Toddler & Kids
Open to students who have completed an ISR Self-Rescue™ session. These lessons work on continuing and maintaining your child’s skills as they grow.
Duration depends on each individual students needs.
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![A man and a young girl swimming in a pool. The man is assisting the girl, who is holding a bright orange toy fish and smiling. Parent & Me Classes. Palekana Swim.]()
Parent & Me - Coming Soon!
Ages 4 months & up!
Gently introduce your child to the water in this group Parent & Me setting. Babies can start as early at 4 months old! This group class is designed to get your child familiar and comfortable in the water with a focus on water safety. It makes the transition to swim lessons easier and you gain important water safety knowledge!
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![A young boy is lying on the pool deck, smiling with his eyes closed. He's wearing a bright green rash guard, blue swim trunks with flamingo patterns, and a wide-brimmed colorful hat.]()
Water Safety Workshop - Coming Soon!
Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4. We believe the path to eliminating childhood drownings requires a multi-layer approach. At our in person Water Safety Workshops you will learn important water safety information to help keep your family water safe year round.
Workshops are 1 hour long & the whole family is welcome!
