Meet Ellie
- Clung to the wall, afraid to let go
- Lost her breath after a few strokes
- Swimming confidently
Parkland, Florida
Swimming in 12 lessons — guaranteed
I’m Ben, founder of ManateeSwimSchool.comI’ll help you get started with a local instructor at your pool.
Not swimming after 12 lessons?
We’ll keep teaching for free.
- One-on-onePrivate instruction
- Your PoolWe come to you
- Know who teachesBefore you book
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.
Get price & availabilityReal 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
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1
Tell Ben about your swimmer
Fill out the short form.
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2
Talk with Ben
We’ll discuss your swimmer, prices and lesson times.
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Book with your local instructor
You know who will teach, the price and the schedule before you commit.
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
Not swimming after 12 lessons? Up to 6 more free. Ages 3+. Conditions apply.
Trained on one method
Confidence first, skills second. Every instructor teaches the same proven five-stage progression.
Swimming in 12 lessons — guaranteed
The Safe Swimmer Guarantee
Not swimming on their own after 12 lessons? We’ll add up to 6 more lessons, free.
Ages 3+. Complete 12 lessons, at least twice weekly, in a pool at 82°F or warmer. Missed or canceled lessons don’t count. Claim within 14 days of lesson 12.
“Swimming on their own” means falling in, resurfacing and swimming back to the wall independently. Children still need active adult supervision; no child is drown-proof. Full terms.
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?
See the full price after the short form. Ben will confirm available times. No payment required.
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 pool in Parkland. Community pools must allow private lessons.
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?
Not swimming independently after 12 lessons? Eligible children ages 3+ receive up to 6 more free. See eligibility and conditions.
When am I billed?
Not today, and nothing is taken through this page. We sort payment out with you over the phone once we’ve matched you with your instructor and confirmed your schedule.
Get price and availability
Tell me about your swimmer. I’ll help arrange lessons with a local instructor. — Ben
Call or text 954-546-3024- Private one-on-one lessons
- At your own pool
- Parkland, Florida
- Ages 6 months through adults