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Golden Bear Swim Academy

Safe Swimmers. Strong Skills. Golden Confidence.

Welcome to a place where confidence grows with every splash. From first-time floaters to future competitors, we offer one-on-one lessons focused on safety, solid technique, and real joy in the water.

Let’s build strong swimmers—and even stronger kids.

Private swim lessons for kids using kickboards at Golden Bear Swim Academy

Swim Lessons

At Golden Bear Swim Academy, we offer private, one-on-one swim lessons tailored to your child’s needs. Whether they are learning to float, refining their strokes, or preparing for swim team, each session builds safety, skill, and confidence — with patience and support.

Pricing

$40 per 30-minute lesson
$35 per lesson when booking a session of 3 or more lessons per week

For new swimmers, we recommend booking 3–4 lessons per week for consistency, confidence, and steady progress in the water.

Lesson Focus

Each swimmer is evaluated based on age, comfort, and skill—no guesswork needed. Whether your child is just getting started, gaining independence, or fine-tuning technique, we’ll meet them where they are.

  • Water safety and recovery

  • Kicking, floating, breath control

  • Stroke development and coordination

  • Endurance, pacing, and prep for swim team

Confident young swimmer practicing underwater with goggles during a private swim lesson
Coach Danielle of Golden Bear Swim Academy, expert swim instructor for kids ages 2 to 18

Meet Coach Danielle

Danielle is the heart of Golden Bear Swim Academy. With over a decade of coaching experience, she’s helped hundreds of kids—from first-time swimmers to confident competitors—build strong skills and lasting confidence in the water.

As both a coach and a mom, Danielle knows what matters most to parents: safety, trust, and steady progress. She blends structure with fun, helping every swimmer—from age 2 to 18—develop discipline, focus, and a love for the water.

She currently coaches a summer swim team of 75+ kids, trains junior coaches, and offers private lessons tailored to each child’s needs.

Danielle adapts to every personality and pace—firm when needed, encouraging always. Known for her spunky spirit and steady belief in her swimmers, she often says: “You get out what you put in.”

Get in Touch

Not quite ready to book? Reach out with any questions—we’ll be happy to help.

Every swimmer is different—and we’ll take the time to make sure the right fit, pace, and goals are in place from the start. Whether you’re signing up a first-time floater, a swimmer building confidence, or a competitor fine-tuning their skills, we’re here to support steady progress at every level.

Our focus is always the same: safety, consistency, and meaningful growth in the water.

Let’s make a splash.

swimwithus@goldenbearswimacademy.com

Golden Bear Swim Academy is proudly supported by House of Standard, a family-run business committed to clarity, structure and legacy.