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 at matt.lowell@palekanaswim.com 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 time is reserved by session and comes with priority re-enrollment when new sessions open.
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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 time is reserved by session and comes with priority re-enrollment when new sessions open.
Note: Price is per lesson, not per swimmer
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High-frequency swim coaching for short-term goals and quick progress.
Bootcamp lessons are designed for swimmers who already meet our private lesson readiness requirements and have a specific goal with a short timeline, such as passing a camp swim test, deep-end assessment or any other goal you have!
Families typically book 3-5 lessons per week for 1-2 weeks. We’ll work with you to create a custom plan and offer bulk discounts. Pricing and packages vary; contact us for details!
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Our Drop-In Lessons are designed for busy families, swimmers trying out our program 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 an ongoing weekly commitment. You may book as many as you’d like from the drop-in list.
Submit your email address here to be added to our weekly Drop-In email list. You’ll be the first to know when new times open up and receive a welcome email with more information!
7,000+ Private Lessons Taught!
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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Please fill out our Private Lesson Request Form or email matt.lowell@palekanaswim.com with any other questions. We’ll reply with our current lesson openings or get you on a waitlist for your preferred lesson time!
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No, we do not offer refunds.
Because lesson times are reserved specifically for you, missed lessons without notice are not eligible for credits or reschedules.
If you need to cancel a lesson and provide at least 48 hours’ notice, a credit will be added to your account and will be applied to the next unpaid scheduled lesson. Credits must be used within one calendar year from the payment date or they will expire.
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We’re happy to help reschedule lessons you know in advance you’ll miss. Please give us as much advanced notice as possible for any days you know you will miss.
If a lesson is canceled with 48 hours’ notice and has already been paid, the lesson will be credited to your account. Credits must be used within one calendar year from the payment date or they will expire.
Because lesson times are reserved specifically for you, missed lessons without notice are not eligible for credits or reschedules and will still be charged.