Safety to Stroke™ Method
Our Curriculum
Our program is rooted in the belief that 1-1 instruction is key to effective learning, providing personalized attention that helps each swimmer progress at their own pace. This individualized approach ensures that lessons are tailored to the unique needs and goals of the student, starting with self rescue skills and continuing through stroke development.
From infants to adults, SLWM offers personalized, private swim lessons for everyone. Swim with us year-round indoors at our Greenville, Mauldin and Spartanburg locations, or let us come to you by scheduling convenient travel swim lessons at your home pool.
Step 1: Safety
Our #1 priority for all of our clients is water safety and acclimation. Using our Safety to Stroke™ method, we prioritize self rescue and water safety, ensuring our students master self rescue skills first before then moving on to more advanced stroke work and technique.
Safety Milestones:
- Self Rescue
- Water Acclimation
- Eyes in the Pool
- Breath Control
- Kicking and Body Position
- Streamlines
- Safe Submersion
- Floats and Rolls
- Safe Entry and Exit
- Independence
- Beginner Backstroke, Freestyle + More!
Step 2: Strokes
Once our students are comfortable and considered water safe, we then work with you on correct stroke and technique to to help you achieve your swimming goals, whether it's for fun, fitness, joining a swim team, or other aquatic activities.
Stroke Milestones:
- Advanced Stroke and Technique
- Butterfly
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle
- Competition Prep
- Flip Turns
- Bilateral Breathing
- Treading Water
- Endurance + More!
During your first lesson, our instructors will:
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Work with you to set goals for you or your swimmer
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Understand your swimmer's motivations and learning style
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Help set expectations for your overall swim experience
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Provide ways for you to practice at home and sharpen your skills
Our Mission
At SLWM, we believe that every swimmer learns best with undivided attention. That’s why our mission is to end drowning by delivering 1-on-1 swim lessons that are personal, effective, and full of joy. With trust, creativity, and focused instruction, we turn fear into confidence—one swimmer at a time. We aim to instill peace of mind and confidence in your swimmer's abilities and their lifelong safety.
Private & Personalized
Every 30-minute lesson is 1-on-1, ensuring each swimmer gets 100% attention and a custom learning path.
Safety First
Every swimmer starts with the foundation of water safety—learning how to float, breathe, and navigate the water confidently before moving into strokes.
Tailored Progression
We meet each swimmer at their comfort level and build up, layering in strokes and technique when they’re ready.
Fun Built In
Lessons are filled with toys, games, and creative encouragement. We believe learning sticks best when it’s joyful and play led.
Convenient Scheduling
Whether you swim at our indoor pool year-round or have us come to your home in summer, we make scheduling easy and consistent through flexible and recurring options and even at home visits.
Parent Communication
We keep you in the loop with progress updates, encouragement, and tips—so you always know how your swimmer is doing and how to support them.
WHERE WE TEACH
Locations
1-ON-1 PERSONALIZED LESSONS
Swim Programs
Each 30-minute private swim session is customized to fit you or your child's individual needs, fear levels and learning styles.
