SwimGuru
About
SwimGuru - Drowning Prevention Swim School
SwimGuru positions itself as a drowning prevention program with a primary location at Underwater Sports on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. The school teaches functional swim-float-swim skills with the goal of independent water problem-solving in months, not years.
Programs for Kids
Lessons span young children through adults across multiple class formats. Programs include:
- SwimTots (young children with a trusted adult)
- Private lessons for kids and adults
- Group lessons
- Semi-private lessons (siblings/friends)
- Clothing Experience training (real-world fall-in scenarios)
What's Included
- Indoor pool at Underwater Sports primary venue
- Drowning prevention focused curriculum
- Multiple lesson format options (private, semi-private, group)
- Clothing Experience for survival realism
- Additional satellite venues (LA Fitness N. Seattle, Lynnwood, Fall City private pool)
Experience
Survival-skills first methodology - kids learn to self-rescue before stroke development. Best for caregivers prioritizing water safety over technique. Multi-venue model means lesson pool may be assigned at enrollment.