HOW TO GET STARTED
All changes start in the mind. Get out of embarrassment and confusion and be in charge of your safety and learning.
Free Introduction Course
Introduce yourself to Orca Online without having to get wet (yet). For adults who never learned to swim come learn how to find the missing steps.
Jump-In Membership
With the Foundations of Change Jump-In Membership, you will begin the mental shift needed to get the most out of your in-person learning experience.
In-Person Lessons
View our entire in-person lesson course curriculum, such as our Practice Swims, Private Lessons, Foundations of Change classes, and much more…
Our Fun Events
Check out our one-time events (kayaking, paddle board adventures, and lake swims) that allow our graduate students to have fun and get even more comfortable around water.
WELCOME TO ORCA SWIM SCHOOL
At Orca Swim School, we teach adults who have never felt confident in the water how to swim with joy and ease. It is about feeling as well as being safe. No one should be left out.
Learning is a 3-Step Process:
- Your story, beliefs and thoughts that keep you from feeling safe.
- Preparing with tools to take the mental steps needed to feel in control and confident.
- Step into actions that build learning and expansion to your goals and dreams.
“Ultimately, we connect people to the way swimming should feel, not just the way it should look.”
Not sure how to get started? We can help.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
Adult students that come through the program at Orca Swim School will experience a 180-degree change in their perception of being in water.
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Janet S
The 3-Day Learn to Swim Retreat was transformational. I went from being anxious and tense in the water to neutral and relaxed. I better understand how my body moves in water, how to conserve energy, how to get air when I need it, and am building healthy foundational skills. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to feel safer in water, and more confident in their body and its capacities in water.
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Julia W
First of all, this has been the best learning experience I have had as a new beginner swimmer. I was skeptical at first but so glad I took the leap of faith to enroll. I just competed Foundations 1 classes this past weekend with instructor Karen who is phenomenal! I would also like to acknowledge Jack who helped out the first week. The class number is only 4 people which makes learning easy and enjoyable. I am more comfortable in the water and will continue building on the skills I have acquired. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for adult swimming classes to check out Orca Swim! Thank you again!
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Patrice R
Not the typical swim class. It was guided mindfulness while engaging with water. Fun, educational, and empowering. In the end, we all became swimmers!! Amazing!
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Arnova S
One of the best experience I had learning something. The style of teaching and learning is something I will take beyond just learning how to swim. The swimming lessons, aren't just, here are some movements now copy and swim. It's more focused on being calm in, and having neutral feelings about water. The rest come naturally after you learn how to be calm. Definitely recommend it to everyone! Jac and Becky were the best teachers ever! Tysm.
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Bothell Client
I had a session today with Olivia and am incredibly incredibly grateful. Olivia was absolutely amazing, very calm, very patient, very clear in her explanations on trying things, and wonderful at stepping me through things. I had a bit of a teary moment at one stage because I genuinely enjoyed something that has both been impossible for me and just plain terrifying for 24 years and even though it was very small it felt like a world of progress in just 90 minutes. This was a life-changing moment for me in just one session, I have no words... (which is a first for me because I usually use 20 words when 2 would have been sufficient!). Thank you again, and even though I did tonight please express my deepest gratitude to Olivia as well and I hope to see her again.
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Monika
My daughter learned to swim at OSS and seeing her succeed gave me hope to reconnect with swimming as well. I took the Foundations 1 class, which surpassed my expectations and allowed me to gain a new perspective on my experiences in the water. Our instructor, Olivia, helped us learn what to expect and figure out ways that allowed us to find comfort in the water. I felt like each session helped us fine-tune skills in a way that worked for each of us, in fact, I learned quite a bit from my classmates and their experiences too. So glad we found this swim school!
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Fred
This was so far the best lesson I’ve ever experienced. I was able to share a story that kept me from the water for a long time, and Cori was able to show me some new tricks that I had no idea I could do, lol but it was amazing, looking forward to my next one.
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Anurag
Did the Foundation 1 course, it was really great!! 100% recommend to anyone looking to learn swimming or get over their fear of water.
OUR NEWS and INSIGHTS
Read our helpful articles that focus on topics such as healing, mindfulness, and of course swimming! Also, stay informed with information on our company and students in the news.
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Traveling During Covid – Maui 2022
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What story do you tell yourself about swimming?
What story do you tell yourself about swimming? It is the season of old stories as…
Insider Tips: What is stopping you?
What is stopping you from saying, “Yes!”? Once a story stopped you from doing something you…
We're In the News
Orca Swim School makes waves in the news as our founder dives into multiple podcasts, showcasing expertise and passion while highlighting our Foundations for Change Program and its impact on our adult students.
