Classes will be added based on instructor availability and need. We will reach out to the families on our waitlists initially and then to the public within 2 days.

No. All of our swim lessons are offered in either 10 or 12 week long sessions. We offer a Spring, Summer, and Fall Session every year. 

Our prices vary by class level and session. Each class level has a price per lesson, however please view our Spring, Summer, and Fall session details above for total tuition amounts.

Each class is 30 minutes in length. Classes meet weekly for the entirety of your swimmer's session. Our 2026 session lengths are as follows: 

• Spring Session: 12 weeks long for a total of 12 classes
• Summer Session: 10 weeks long for a total of 10 classes 
• Fall Session: 12 weeks long for a total of 12 classes

The proper class level depends on your student's age and skill level. Use these helpful benchmarks to determine which level is best for your swimmer:

Private Class- Offered to all swimmers any age and any skill level. Perfect for the first time timid swimmer, swimmers who want to perfect their technique, swimmers with an IEP, or even adults!

Waterbugs (Level 1)- Offered to swimmers ages 2.5-5yrs old who are complete beginners who need to learn how to be comfortable in the water. Students will be introduced to underwater submersion and beginning swim skills.

Starfish (Level 2)- Offered to swimmers 3-6yrs old who have had some swim experience. Students in this class must be able to safely wait their turn, be comfortable getting their face wet, and able to swim a short distance with the help of an instructor. Students should be ready to learn independent breathing and beginning foundational swim strokes.

Turtle (Level 3)- Offered to students 4-6yrs old. Students in this class must be able to swim unassisted 15 feet and be able to breathe independently without instructor assistance. Students should be ready to be introduced to freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke, treading water and diving.

Shark (Level 4)- Offered to students 5-10yrs old. Students must have basic knowledge of the 4 competitive swimming strokes, independent swimming skills, and must be able to swim 40 feet unassisted. Students should be ready to learn correct breathing for each stroke and stroke technique will be learned as well as surface, and racing dives, flip turns, and open turns.

Whale (Level 5)- Offered to students 7-10yrs old. Students must have mastered basic skills in all 4 competitive strokes. Students should be ready to learn to swim like the Olympians! Students will build endurance and stamina while perfecting the 4 competitive strokes.

Still not sure? Email us at swim@makaiswimschool.com, we'd be happy to help out!

If your child is enrolled in the wrong class/level we will do our best to find a class that will best meet their needs.

If we are unable to move your child to a more appropriate class because all of our lessons are fully booked we may ask you to re-enroll in another session or class in the future.

Yes, however it is not highly recommended unless they are close to the same swim ability. Please email us at swim@makaiswimschool.com to discuss options.

Yes! We will do our best to honor your request, however placements are not guaranteed.

If we cannot accommodate your request, we will place your swimmer with an instructor that we feel matches best with your swimmer or transfer your swimmer to a different class (subject to class availability and not guaranteed).

We spend hours on teacher placements and consider the needs, skill level, and personality of each swimmer to best match our instructors. 

We utilize a Tradebook System where if you know 24 hours in advance that your swimmer will be absent you may then place your missed lesson on our Tradebook. Once your swimmer's class is entered on the Tradebook, you may then look for an alternate day and time on the Tradebook.

If your student is ill, injured, or absent on the day of their lesson with less than 24 hours advance notice, unfortunately you may not use the Tradebook for a makeup.

If you need to transfer your student's enrollment to another class day and time and/or session (subject to availability), you must do so with 30 days written notice prior to the beginning of the session via email to swim@makaiswimschool.com.

A $50 fee will be charged upon transferring your swimmer’s enrollment.

This policy is in place to ensure that we have adequate time to make the necessary arrangements for your student's dropped enrollment and to maintain the integrity of our class schedules by filling your student’s spot.

If you need to drop your swimmer’s enrollment for any reason you must do so with 30 days written notice prior to the beginning of the session via email to swim@makaiswimschool.com.

We can drop your swimmer's enrollment, however all payments and tuition are non-refundable.

If Makai Swim School cancels your swimmer’s entire enrollment for any reason your account will be credited for the cancellation. Credits will be posted to your iClassPro account and may be used at a later date. Credits do not expire and can be used for any future tuition and/or fees.

No, parent participation is only required in our Swim With Me class where one parent/guardian must be in the water with their swimmer.

Exceptions may be made if we feel parent participation would be beneficial for your child.

Yes, however, please refrain from engaging with your child during their lesson. This confuses your swimmer on who is in charge and does not allow trust to build between instructor and student.

If you feel you need to intervene, please check with a member of the Makai Swim School Staff.

Don't worry! This is highly common for first time swimmers and children who may be transitioning to more independence away from mom or dad.

We are experts at helping your child adjust to our swim program. We will work with you and your child to create the best swim experience for everyone. If your child is not able to adjust within 3 or 4 lessons we will then discuss alternate options and methods to allow them to adjust with confidence and success.

You may always email us if you are unsure. If your card on file has been charged then you are enrolled and you will receive a receipt email as well that will highlight your swimmer's enrollment status as ACTIVE.

If an opening becomes available in a class that has a waitlist we notify the first person on the waitlist and give them 24 hours to respond. If the class is not filled in the 24 hours we will move on to the next student on the list.

You will receive an email from our office offering you a spot in a class that you are waitlisted for as the class becomes available. You will then have 24 hours to accept the offering. Once you accept the offer to enroll we will then charge your card on file in your iClassPro account to complete the enrollment.

No, we are still open on all holidays such as Labor Day and Memorial Day.

We will swim, rain or shine.

However, the pool will close for some of the following reasons: severe weather, lightning/thunder, equipment failure, fecal matter, lack of attendance, poor air quality, or any reason mandated by County Health Officials.

You MUST opt-in to receive email and text in your iClassPro account to be informed of such unexpected closures.

Your account will be credited for swim lessons and summer camps unexpectedly cancelled by Makai Swim School.