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    Swim Lessons Hawaii

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Anna F.

    Everyone is very supportive and it really is a community. We worked through everything together and it is a great place, I made some wonderful friends here and I genuinely liked the majority of my classes. There was collaboration with other guards, and constant teamwork. I learned lots and gained plenty of experience that will be useful to me later on in life and in future careers. I really enjoyed, thank you

    Last lesson with Losha - our daughter made him a card!
    Morgan B.

    Highly recommend SLH, and in particular Coach Losha! We signed our 4.5 yo daughter up for private lessons and in just 7 30-min sessions she went from being timid of the water (and reliant upon her floaties) to eager, excited, and able to swim freestyle the width of the pool (admittedly, with adult supervision nearby). In addition to his swim coaching abilities, Losha was gifted at engaging with our (often shy) daughter. He took the time up front to establish trust, make her feel comfortable and confident, and was flexible in both his communication style and swim activities to keep her engaged. By the third lesson she was asking about when she would next get to swim with Losha, was giving him high fives, hugs, and even drew him a special "thank you" card. Oh, and did I mention that Losha even brought my daughter (and our 3 yo son) a small gift for Christmas? So kind and thoughtful! Overall, it was easy interacting with SLH and setting up/confirming our lessons via text. Pricing was a bit higher than others we considered, but quality and customer service was worth it.

    Shell at swim lesions Hawaii went above and beyond to show our Girl Scout troop the Aloha Spirit! She coordinated a surf lesson for our 11 scouts which they will remember forever. Her communication and execution was professional and her personality is lovely. Clearly the folks at Swim Lessons Hawaii have a passion and calling for what they do. I wouldn't hesitate to book an experience with their team. I am sure it will be the highlight of your trip!

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    Ask the Community - Swim Lessons Hawaii

    Seeking swimming classes or instructors in Waikiki with group activities that prioritize skill development and safety. Any recommendations for programs that combine professionalism, expertise, and a social atmosphere in group sessions?

    Explore Swim Lessons Hawaii Adult Swim Club, offering diverse group trainings for all experience levels. Tailored sessions include pool workouts, open water technique training, and yoga to enhance performance. Strength & Endurance Trainings build… Read more

    Do you teach kids age 7?

    Certainly! We are thrilled to share that our swimming lessons cater to children starting from six months and up. Our instructors are specially trained to work with young children, providing a safe and nurturing environment for early aquatic… Read more

    Where are lessons held? We don't have a pool of our own.

    Our swimming lessons primarily occur at Ala Moana Beach Park and Palama Settlement Pool. Ala Moana Beach Park offers a beautiful setting, with dedicated instructors ensuring a safe and positive environment for all skill levels. Additionally, lessons… Read more

    Do you teach ISR?

    Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Infant Swimming Resource (ISR). While we, Swim Lessons Hawai'i, do not currently offer ISR lessons, we are pleased to recommend our esteemed partners, ISR - Oahu.… Read more

    Hey, my husband can swim OK, but he has always struggled with just floating in the water (he's a skinny, dense build). He has taken swimming lessons for a few weeks from other coaches. Do you think you guys could help him learn to float?

    Hi Elly, we are happy to schedule an introduction lesson with your husband to see what areas he can improve on and we maybe able to help. If you’d like to sent us a private message of his availability, we can make that arrangement. Aloha

    Can you come teach my five (almost six) year old and three (almost four) year old how to swim at our community pool? We live at Mountain View terrace in Kaneohe. How much would this cost?…

    Aloha Mary, We are happy to provide swim lessons for your child. Please refer to our website for… Read more

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    Alex and his team are highly professional and knowledgeable and they will work hard to help you meet your goals.

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    Wiki Wiki Swim School - Swimming laps by 5 years old!

    Wiki Wiki Swim School

    5.0(9 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Unfortunately I've never met Amber in person. However I really liked having my 6 year old daughter…read morework with Alexa, Ecaterina and Jordan, her swim instructors. She went from being a novice swimmer with no experience to being able to safely swim out of a pool alone within 18 sessions. All of her instructors are kind, patient and skilled. They are very qualified as they are members of the UH swim team and water polo team, which is definitely professional and no joke being in Hawaii. I believe Ecaterina is the captain of the water polo team and Jordan is on their roster. I know that Alexa is on the swim team which is impressive. I trust all of them with the gate code to my home and being alone with my daughter in the pool while I'm inside doing my chores. Every single one of them are strong, muscular, in great shape and are extremely sweet and reliable. They have taught my daughter within a short amount of time to be completely safe in the water. You can dump her in the deep end and she can safely swim out. Every penny is worth it. I did this without any hesitation or regrets as learning to swim saves lives and prevents drowning as an accidental death 100%. I'm sure for others that this may not be your goal. If you want to learn how to swim with more refinement or competitively, you will learn. All of these women are associated with and are on the UH swim team which is very competitive. They are very qualified swim teachers and aren't just high school students trying to make some extra money. I've also Zelle'd Amber going in the thousands of dollars to pay for lessons, and though initially I was very cautious and worried, I've learned that she is trustworthy and ethical. She would never cheat anyone out of money. Her pricing is reasonable during these times and it is worth it because I have seen great results. Only downside is that you need to have access to a private pool. If you don't, please be advised as they will not accommodate using a public setting for lessons. (Understandably it's for liability reasons) Hopefully Amber may take in consideration of using her own or one of her instructors pools to accommodate clients who don't have this access. That's my only recommendation I have for her.

    Ms Amber is excellent. She came to our building pool and taught my 2 and 6 year old which was super…read moreconvenient. She is flexible, understanding, kind, and patient with me and especially my kids. In under 12 lessons, my daughter swims so well now because of Amber, we call her a mermaid and consider her joining swim team one day. My toddler is no longer is afraid of going under water and is close to doing a backfloat. We couldn't be happier with this school, Ms Amber and the whole experience. Highly recommend!

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    Swim Hawaii - Advance freestyle stroke class

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    4.7(6 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I think it's one of the best place in the island Master swimming practice starts at 5:3O AM all…read morestuff it's super awesome . They make dynamic swimming exercise I considering Great and work on your stroke as well give you the best advice and drill what will be work best for you ... I just want to say it's a great place and by the way heated swimming pool .It's a lot of equipment with you can use

    Here's my review published in the September 2013 print Hawaii Sport Mag. issue…read morehttp://issuu.com/hawaiisportmag/docs/hawaii_sport_sept_2013_print : PRODUCT: Swim Hawaii - Adult Beginner's Swim and Advance Freestyle Stroke Technique AT: Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex UH Manoa WHEN/TIME FRAME: June 15 - July 31, 2013 COST: $15/class WHERE TO BUY LOCALLY: www.SwimHawaii.com - taught at UH Manoa Aquatics DESCRIPTION: Group swim classes for kids and adults (taught separately) for beginner's and advance levels. Adult Beginner's Swim PROS: 1) Classes are limited to a maximum of five students. Small class sizes allow for individual attention from instructors - also great because you get your money's worth. 2) Classes are Saturdays at 30 minute intervals with two time slots: 4:30 to 5pm and 5 to 5:30pm; providing just enough time for participants to learn without overstraining. CONS: 1) Parking is limited. Cost is $6.00 flat at the UH campus parking Structure, $4.00 flat at Puck's Alley or $2.00 for two hours at Church of the Crossroads (Diamond Parking Service). Otherwise, street parking is an option but it can be hard to find, depending on your class time. I know many people that can swim. But I do not know many people that know HOW to swim. The difference between being able to swim and knowing how to swim, is technique. I started the class with strokes that were jelly-like, laughable and my body movement in the water was overall very strange. I had learned to swim from friends and family with very little swimming teaching experience. Their advice was to just hang out in the water and it will come naturally. That might be true when it comes to feeling comfortable and floating, however, a skill needs to be studied, analyzed and refined. After only being in the class for seven weeks, I am already feeling extremely comfortable in the water. My freestyle stroke is decent and my body composition is much, much better than when I had started. I still have a few more classes to go before being able to swim from one length of the pool to the opposite end, but I will get there! Adult Advance Freestyle Stroke Technique PROS: 1) Freestyle Stroke Mechanics are divided into 8 parts, and spread out over an 8-week course. 2) The class videotapes participant's strokes above-water. A review and critique for improvement session is conducted in the following class. Also included is a lecture highlighting correct stroke patterns and common defects. 3) In addition to learning and focusing on different topics each week, the last 15 minutes of class is devoted to "interval training". This class structure encourages and forces participants to push harder than they would when training on their own time in a pool and in the ocean. This allows students to see constant improvement each week, preparing them for a race, to advance to the next fitness level or just for fun. CONS: 1) Parking is limited. The first lesson I learned in this class was interval swimming. When it comes to swimming, interval training is much different than interval training on foot. The concept is based on intense swimming within a given time frame and a given distance. The recovery period is the small window you are awarded within your given time frame when you reach the end of the set distance. In other words, your rest period is based on how much effort you place into getting to the end of your distance based on the time left over. If you are curious about this concept, I highly suggest giving the class a shot. You may join the class at anytime. Check out www.SwimHawaii.com to see how you can sign-up. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT? Absolutely Yes. REASON(S): I have already recommended Swim Hawaii to one friend who is currently enrolled in the Advance Freestyle Technique class. Two additional friends will be enrolled in the upcoming Adult Beginner's Swim class. RATING (0-5; 0 being terrible, 5 being as good as it gets): 5 - As good as it gets! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jan Prins, Founder & Director EMAIL/PHONE: janprins@swimhawaii.com

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    Leahi Swim School

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    4.2(58 reviews)
    10.6 mi

    There hasn't been too many recent review so I figure I leave one, especially since the school is…read moredeserving. My daughter has been a student here for a couple years and she has improved greatly! The location isn't too bad. The only downside is that parking can suck depending if there's an event happening at the community center. The staff at Leahi is amazing. Ashley, who works the front desk almost always and helps with registration is amazing. She's so personable and treats everyone like family! She and the pool staff made accommodations to help my daughter feel comfortable during her first lessons without a parent. The staff in the pool has been amazing and accommodating. Kiki - who graduated HS and is no longer working there, really helped my daughter with her confidence and really helped her literally every step of the way. Sage was so fun and very enthusiastic! Ashley (in the pool) also helped my daughter gain confidence when my daughter was really swimming on her own. Koa is awesome and really makes you feel so welcomed too! I also do commend the owners as well. I was at the pool one day when there was a troubled parent/grand parent asking why her student couldn't move up levels. Even though this customer was clearly frustrated and maybe a little angry with the owner, the owner explained why so calmly that the requirements aren't just there just cause - it's for safety too!! Open swim is always nice, usually Saturdays at 4pm. It does get crowded so either come super early or late!

    Leahi Swim School is a MUST for all keiki for swimming lessons! With such an ohana based…read moreenvironment, they can break through any child's fear of the water or their challenges with any speed bump they're stuck on. These two factors alone is what my son was able to achieve. Located in a quiet pearl city community behind their community center, you'll find leahi swim. A very clean pool deck area and pool. The staff here is always welcoming and are known as Aunties and Uncle's to the kids. The kids here can start off below 3 years old but if they are they must attend the class with the parent. 3+ may attend classes that fits their swim level and skills. When I enrolled my son he was at the level of not being able to put his head under water on his own and he absolutely hated splashes. He just could never get his face wet! So he started beginner I. After a little over a year and about 6 seasons, he's now able to go underwear ingredients voluntarily and swim across the pool! Can never forget his "Pizzas, Tummy, Slice", "Ice Creams", and Foggy Legs techniques plus more. He got to the level we wanted him to finally reach and I can't thank the staff here enough with helping brayden get to the level he is at now (Advanced Beginner II). With all the familiar faces, they still greet Brayden even when he's not in his classes. You'll even see co owner Ben jump into the water and teach a class or two when there's not enough instructors for the day. At the end of each season on the last day it's also "Medal Day!" When kiddos complete their season, they get a medal! Including the babies. A tip for this school, it may be very hard to get enrolled for your first class and may be on a wait list. However once you're enrolled, you get early registration before public for each season going forward. They have an online system with their high volumes of enrollment as well that you'll learn as you do and they provide a flyer every season as well to follow along.

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    5.0(4 reviews)
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    Brandon is such an amazing coach! He did 1:1 sessions with my 4yo and 7yo boys and they both…read morelearned so much. He's so patient and works so well with kids of all ages. He catered his lesson to their own individual skill and comfort level in the water so they didn't feel scared or intimidated at all. We will absolutely book more lessons with him when we are back on the island! I highly recommend him for any swim lessons your family may need!

    We have had the privilege of working with Brandon for the past four years during our annual…read moreHawaiian vacation, and we truly cannot say enough great things about him. He has coached both of our daughters -- now 4 and 7 -- and the transformation has been remarkable. Both girls started with a real fear of the water, and Brandon had such a natural, thoughtful way of gently pushing them forward at just the right pace. He always seemed to know exactly what each of them needed to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Thanks to Brandon, both girls are now water safe, have learned to swim, and continue to improve their strokes every year. But what really sets him apart is that he makes every single lesson genuinely fun. These are kids on vacation -- there are a million other things competing for their attention -- and yet they look forward to their lessons with him every time. That truly says it all. If you are looking for a swim instructor who is skilled, patient, creative, and just wonderful with kids, Brandon is your person. We feel so lucky to have found him and cannot imagine our trips to Hawaii without him!

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    Makiki Pool - Makiki Pool Hours of Operation, effective April 24, 2023.

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    3.8(8 reviews)
    1.2 miMakiki

    Went to lap swim. Clean, free parking, easy in and out. Looks closed... gotta…read morewalk in from the side. Call for recorded updated schedule. Kick boards and leg floaties to work arms are available. Showers change room also available. Been looking for awhile and located my own neighborhood, planning to return regularly!

    Review #23 for 2021…read more I love Makiki Pool! The workers are nice, and Daniel (the pool manager) even sends out updates about closures or other news about the pool. The facilities are always clean, including the bathrooms, deck, and pool. The bathroom's have showers, toilets, and changing areas. "Lockers" are located outside, and I use quotation marks because they're more like cubbies since they don't have doors or locks. The pool is not usually crowded, and sometimes you have to share a lane with one other person. Every time I've shared a lane, we've just stayed on one side or the other rather than doing circle swim. During the summer the pool was open every day except Sundays and holidays, but now in the fall lap swim is only open M/W/F/Sa because of swim lessons on T/Th. Makiki Pool Public Lap Swim Hours Effective 10/4/21 - 12/4/21: LAP SWIMMING ONLY MONDAY 1:00 - 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY 1:00 - 5:00 PM FRIDAY 1:00 - 5:00 PM SATURDAY 1:00 - 5:00 PM *No Public Lap Swim on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and holidays

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