Meet Ellie
- Clung to the wall, afraid to let go
- Lost her breath after a few strokes
- Swimming confidently
At-home private lessons
Your child swimming in 12 lessons — guaranteed
Certified instructors come to your pool. If your child isn’t swimming after 12 lessons, we keep teaching for free — up to 6 extra lessons. Ages 3+. Conditions apply.
- WSI CertifiedWater Safety Instructors
- Your PoolWe come to you
- Background CheckedEvery instructor
Have swim lessons been frustrating?
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re exactly who we help.
- You’ve tried swim schools before, without real results
- Your child still hates putting their face in the water
- Progress feels painfully slow
- Crowded group classes just aren’t working
- You’re worried about safety in your own backyard
That’s exactly why we created our confidence-first method — for the kids other lessons left behind.
Book a LessonReal results
From fearful to confident
Parents don’t book a method. They book a transformation — and here’s ours, on video.
Meet Millie
- Wouldn’t put her face in the water
- Barely moved, even with a kickboard
- An independent swimmer
Meet Justin
- Wouldn’t leave the wall without a hand
- Out of breath after a stroke or two
- Swimming full lengths
Meet Harry
- Panicked once feet left the floor
- Needed a float just to move
- Swimming with no float
Meet Zane
- Afraid to go under the water
- Never swam out of reach of the side
- Swimming the length unaided
Meet Andre
- Wouldn’t try without someone holding on
- Tired out almost immediately
- Swimming independently
How it works
From first click to first lesson, here’s exactly what happens.
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Tell us about your swimmer
Answer a few quick questions and choose a package. Nothing is charged today.
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We assign your instructor
A certified instructor near you is assigned, and we lock in your days and times.
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Into the water
Lesson one is a full water-safety assessment. Then we get to work.
The Program
Why swim schools fail —
and what actually works
Group lessons are built around a schedule. Our program is built around your child.
The swim-school way
- A different instructor every few weeks
- One instructor split across a group of kids
- Grouped by age, not by fear level
- You drive there, park, and wait
The confidence-first way
- The same instructor every single lesson
- 100% one-on-one, in the water together
- Paced by your child’s fear and progress
- In your own pool — we come to you
What makes our instructors different
Vetted & certified
Every instructor is Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified, CPR and First Aid trained, and background-checked before their first lesson.
Fully insured lessons
Every lesson is covered by our liability insurance, so you have complete peace of mind poolside.
Backed by our guarantee
If your child isn’t swimming independently after their package, we add up to 6 more lessons at no cost.
Trained on one method
Confidence first, skills second. Every instructor teaches the same proven five-stage progression.
Simple, upfront pricing
More lessons, better value — and the guarantee kicks in at 12
Private 1-on-1 lessons at your own pool · 30 or 45 minutes per swimmer
More than one child? Each swimmer gets their own private time, taught back to back in one visit.
18 lessons
$68/ 30
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$80/ 45
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Guarantee included
12 lessons
$73/ 30
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$86/ 45
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6 lessons
$79/ 30
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$92/ 45
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Try us out first
Questions? Call or text 954-546-3024 or email ben@manateeswimschool.com
The Safe Swimmer Guarantee
Not swimming on their own after 12 lessons? We’ll add up to 6 more lessons, free.
Age 3+. Lessons must be 2× per week or more, in a pool heated to 82°F or warmer. All 12 lessons must be attended — missed or canceled lessons don’t count toward the 12. Claim within 14 days of the last lesson. “Swimming on their own” means they can fall in, resurface, and swim back to the wall independently.How it works
The Confidence-First Method
A clear, step-by-step path. Confidence first, skills second. Every instructor is trained and certified on it.
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Comfort
Build trust and melt away the fear of the water.
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Confidence
Floating, movement, and a first taste of independence.
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Fundamentals
The core building blocks of real swimming.
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Skill
Technique, efficiency, and control in the water.
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Independence
A confident, capable, water-safe swimmer.
Common questions
How much do lessons cost?
Private 1-on-1 lessons at your own pool, priced per lesson. The bigger the package, the lower the rate.
| Package | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lessons | $79 | $92 | $105 |
| 12 lessons | $73 | $86 | $99 |
| 18 lessons | $68 | $80 | $92 |
One-time $20 sign-up per swimmer. The 12- and 18-lesson packages include the Safe Swimmer Guarantee. Start a booking to see your exact total.
My child is scared of the water. Can you help?
Absolutely — that’s exactly what the first stage of our method is for. We never force anything. We build trust gently until fear turns into confidence. Most of our students come to us after another program didn’t work.
Where do lessons take place?
At your own home pool. Learning in a familiar pool helps kids relax and progress noticeably faster. We also teach at community and HOA pools.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Every instructor is Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified, CPR and First Aid certified, background-checked, and trained on our Confidence-First Method before their first lesson.
What ages do you teach?
Ages 6 months through adults. Every lesson is tailored to the swimmer’s age and comfort. Our swim guarantee applies to swimmers ages 3 and up.
What exactly does the guarantee mean?
If your child completes all 12 lessons and still can’t fall in, resurface, and swim back to the wall on their own, we’ll add up to 6 more lessons at no additional cost.
When am I billed?
Not today. We save your card securely with Stripe — we never see the number — and only charge it once we’ve matched you with your instructor and confirmed your schedule.
Ready to get your child swimming?
Book in under two minutes. No payment until you’re matched with an instructor.