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, or anyone waiting for a permanent weekly spot to open up. They follow the same format and quality instruction as our regular private and semi-private lessons, just without a reserved weekly lesson time.
Drop-in lessons are booked through our Customer Portal using Punch Passes. Punch Passes are available for purchase through the Pro Shop in the Customer Portal. Once purchased, Punch Passes can be used to reserve any available drop-in opening that fits your schedule, with bookings available up to 14 days in advance. Punch Passes remain valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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? Create an account or log in to our Customer Portal to view openings and manage your lessons. Have questions about enrollment, billing, punch passes 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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Private, Semi-Private, Bootcamp, and Drop-In Lessons are managed through our Customer Portal.
You can view current lesson openings through the Customer Portal without creating an account. To enroll in lessons, purchase Punch Passes, or manage your enrollment, you'll need to create an account. During account creation, you'll also have access to our full policies and enrollment information.
Semi-Private Lessons are booked by first enrolling one swimmer in an available Private Lesson time. Once enrolled, contact us and we'll help add the second swimmer and update the lesson to a Semi-Private enrollment.
If you don't see a lesson time that works for your schedule, are interested in Swim Bootcamp, or have questions about which program is the best fit, please contact us. We're happy to help and can add you to our waitlist.
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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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Punch Passes are used to book Drop-In Lessons through the Customer Portal. They provide a flexible option for swimmers who want occasional lessons without a reserved weekly lesson time.
Punch Passes can also be used by current families who want to schedule additional lessons beyond their regular weekly enrollment when openings are available.
Punch Passes are available for booking single-day lessons for: Private Lessons, Swim Team, and Parent & Me.
To purchase a Punch Pass, sign in to the Customer Portal and select the Pro Shop tab. To redeem, you can find your punch passes in My Account under the student profile you’d like to book a drop-in lesson for.
Full Punch Pass details, pricing, and booking policies can be viewed through the Customer Portal.
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Private and Semi-Private Lesson times are reserved specifically for you each week.
If you need to miss a lesson, please cancel through the Customer Portal as soon as possible. Eligible cancellations will receive a Make-Up Token that can be used to book an available lesson opening through the Customer Portal.
Make-Up Tokens are valid for 365 days from the date they are issued and may be used for available Private or Semi-Private Lesson openings.
Because lesson times are reserved specifically for you, cancellations that do not meet the required notice period are not eligible for a Make-Up Token and will be considered a charged lesson.
Full details regarding Make-Up Token eligibility, cancellation deadlines, and lesson policies are available during account creation and can be reviewed anytime through the Customer Portal.
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Private and Semi-Private Lessons are ongoing weekly enrollments that continue month-to-month until a drop request is submitted through the Customer Portal.
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.
Your enrollment, payments, Make-Up Tokens, and account details can all be managed through the Customer Portal.
Payments can be made by credit or debit card, cash, or check.
Full billing policies, including drop requests and enrollment terms, are available during account creation and can be reviewed anytime through the Customer Portal.
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Lesson availability changes regularly as swimmers enroll, transition programs, and move lesson times.
If a lesson time is full, you can join the waitlist directly from the schedule. Families are welcome to join as many waitlists as they'd like for their preferred days and times to increase their chances of getting an opening.
If you don't see an option that works for your family, please contact us. We may be able to suggest alternative lesson times or other available options.