Private Lessons: Ages 4+
Our Private Lessons focus on water safety, confidence, and stroke development; taught by experienced, caring instructors who truly love teaching! Each swimmer progresses at their own pace with individualized instruction, no rigid levels or checklists.
Private Lessons are available for swimmers *ages 4+ who can float on their back independently and swim with their face in the water for 3-5 seconds. Not quite there yet? Our ISR Self-Rescue™ Lessons are the perfect place to start!
*Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis depending on age and swim level. Please email us if you have questions about your child’s readiness!
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Open to students ages 4- Adult!
Focused, personalized swim lessons for continued skill development.
Our 1:1 Private Lessons offer individualized instruction for swimmers who already meet our swim readiness requirements. These lessons are ideal for building technique, confidence and endurance.
Lessons are 30 minutes once per week. Your weekly lesson time is reserved exclusively for you and continues month-to-month, providing consistent instruction and steady progress throughout the year.
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A shared swim experience for siblings or friends working towards similar goals.
Semi-Private Lessons (siblings or friends you coordinate) pair two swimmers of similar age and ability with one instructor. It’s a great fit for kids who meet our swim readiness requirements and thrive in a social learning setting while still getting focused guidance.
Lessons are 30 minutes once per week. Your weekly lesson time is reserved exclusively for you and continues month-to-month, providing consistent instruction and steady progress throughout the year.
Note: Price is per lesson, not per swimmer
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High-frequency swim coaching for accelerated progress and short-term goals.
Bootcamp lessons are designed for swimmers who already meet our private lesson readiness requirements and want to make rapid progress in a short period of time. Whether you're preparing for a camp swim test, deep-end assessment, upcoming vacation, or another specific goal, Swim Bootcamp provides the consistency needed to accelerate skill development.
Lessons take place Monday–Friday with one instructor, allowing swimmers to build momentum and confidence through frequent practice and personalized coaching.
Families typically schedule 3–5 lessons per week for 1–2 weeks. Swimmers enrolled in 3 or more lessons per week receive a 15% discount on all Bootcamp lessons. We'll work with you to create a customized plan based on your swimmer's goals and timeline.
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Flexible scheduling without an ongoing weekly commitment.
Our Drop-In Lessons are designed for busy families, swimmers trying out our program, families needing occasional extra lessons, anyone waiting for a permanent weekly spot to open up or families with make-up codes to redeem. They follow the same format and quality instruction as our regular private and semi-private lessons, just without a reserved weekly lesson time.
Book your Drop-in Now!
Book as many drop-in lessons as you'd like and enjoy the flexibility of scheduling around your family's needs.
Ready to get started? Email us today! Have questions about enrollment, billing and lesson policies? You'll find answers in the FAQs below.
7,000+ Private Lessons Taught!
“We have had lessons with two instructors and they are both amazing. They push my kids to practice and try new things while still making the lessons fun. My kids have made more progress in two months with Palekana than they have in the previous 6 years of lessons elsewhere, and they love going to their lessons!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Palekana Swim we focus on 1:1 & 2:1 private lesons because students progress faster and build stronger water safety skills when they receive personalized attention.
In group classes with 3-6 students, each child may only get a few minutes of direct instruction during a 30 minute lesson. That is not enough time to tailor the lesson to their individual pace, comfort level or learning style. Especially for more nervous or cautious swimmers.
While Private Lessons cost more per session than group lessons, many families find they spend less overall. Instead of spending a year or more in weekly group lessons without meeting their swimmer’s goals, our students often reach their goals faster, and with fewer total lessons, saving both time and money depending on their goals.
We’ve found that this focused approach leads to faster progress, greater confidence and safer swimmers.
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For recurring weekly Private or Semi-Private Lessons, please contact us with your swimmer's information and preferred days and times. We'll help you find an available recurring lesson time or discuss other options if your preferred schedule isn't currently available.
Drop-In and Make-Up Lessons can be viewed and self-booked online through our Drop-In Lessons page, with availability released up to 14 days in advance.
All self-booked Drop-In lessons start as a Private Lesson. If you'd like to book a Semi-Private Drop-In, enter the second swimmer's name in the optional Second Student Name field when booking and we'll convert the appointment to a Semi-Private Lesson. If the second swimmer is from a different family or is new to Palekana Swim, please email office@palekanaswim.com after booking so we can make sure everything is set up correctly.
Interested in Swim Bootcamp or not sure which lesson option is the best fit? Please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
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Absolutely! While most families participate in one lesson per week, some swimmers benefit from additional practice.
Families looking for accelerated progress may be interested in Swim Bootcamp, which offers multiple lessons per week with the same instructor. We also offer Drop-In Lessons for families looking to supplement their regular lesson schedule.
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Private and Semi-Private Lesson times are reserved specifically for you each week.
If you need to miss a lesson, you may reschedule or cancel through Acuity with at least 48 hours' notice. If you reschedule your lesson to another available time, your existing appointment is moved and no Make-Up Code is issued.
If you cancel with the required notice instead, you'll receive a Make-Up Code that can be used to book an available Drop-In Lesson. Make-Up Codes are valid for 365 days from the date they are issued.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of your scheduled lesson are considered charged lessons and are not eligible for a Make-Up Code.
Please refer to your Palekana Swim agreement for complete cancellation, rescheduling, and Make-Up Code policies.
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Private and Semi-Private Lessons are ongoing weekly enrollments that continue month-to-month until a Drop Request is submitted with the required 30-day notice.
Monthly tuition is based on the number of scheduled lessons occurring that month. Payment for each month's lessons is due on the 25th of the preceding month. For example, July lessons are billed and due by June 25th.
Invoices are sent through QuickBooks and may be paid by credit or debit card, ACH, cash, or check. Acuity is used for scheduling and lesson management; regular lesson tuition is not collected through Acuity.
If you wish to end your recurring enrollment, please submit our Drop Request Form at least 30 days before your requested final lesson date.
Please refer to your Palekana Swim agreement for complete billing and enrollment policies.
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Lesson availability changes regularly as swimmers enroll, transition programs, and move lesson times.
If you're looking for a recurring weekly lesson time, please contact us with your preferred days and times. We'll let you know what is currently available and can keep your scheduling preferences on file for future openings.
In the meantime, Drop-In Lessons are a flexible option for continuing to swim while you wait for a recurring time that works for your family. Drop-In availability can be viewed and booked online up to 14 days in advance.