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From infants to adults, we offer personalized, one-on-one swim lessons for everyone. Swim with us year-round indoors at our Greenville and Spartanburg locations, or let us come to you by scheduling convenient travel swim lessons at your home pool.

Safety to Stroke™ Method

Our Curriculum

Step 1: Safety

Our #1 priority for all of our clients is water safety and acclimation. Using our Safety to Stroke™ method, we prioritize water safety, ensuring our students master this first before then moving on to more advanced stroke work and technique.

Safety Milestones:
  • 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!
READY TO MAKE A SPLASH?

Timeline

Learning to swim is a unique journey for each student, influenced by various factors like learning styles, fears, ages, sizes, independence levels, and skill levels. Progression timelines vary widely due to these factors.


In general, water acclimation and basic safety skills are typically achieved in the first 8 - 12 weeks. However, each student progresses differently—some faster, some slower.


Swimming is a lifelong sport and a vital life-saving skill. We've guided thousands of students through safety milestones to mastering strokes, all while fostering a love for the water. We're thrilled to be part of your swim journey and look forward to witnessing your growth in skills and confidence.

READY TO MAKE A SPLASH?

Timeline

Learning to swim is a unique journey for each student, influenced by various factors like learning styles, fears, ages, sizes, independence levels, and skill levels. Progression timelines vary widely due to these factors.


In general, water acclimation and basic safety skills are typically achieved in the first 8 - 12 weeks. However, each student progresses differently—some faster, some slower.


Swimming is a lifelong sport and a vital life-saving skill. We've guided thousands of students through safety milestones to mastering strokes, all while fostering a love for the water. We're thrilled to be part of your swim journey and look forward to witnessing your growth in skills and confidence.

During your first lesson, our instructors will:

01

Work with you to set goals for you or your swimmer

02

Understand your swimmer's motivations and learning style

03

Help set expectations for your overall swim experience

04

Provide ways for you to practice at home and sharpen your skills

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.

FLEXIBLE

Our flexible booking packages are perfect for those seeking the benefits of private swim lessons, but need the flexibility of on-demand scheduling.

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RECURRING

For swimmers seeking goal achievement through personalized, routine swim lessons that best serve each student’s age and skill level.

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BABY CLASS

An intro-to-water class for parents/babies to help your little one build comfort in the water before they take private lessons.

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TRAVEL

The SLWM Travel Swim Program is ideal for those seeking to have lessons in the comfort of your own home or neighborhood pool.

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FLEXIBLE

Our flexible booking packages are perfect for those seeking the benefits of private swim lessons, but need the flexibility of on-demand scheduling.

LEARN MORE

RECURRING

For swimmers seeking goal achievement through personalized, routine swim lessons that best serve each student’s age and skill level.

LEARN MORE

BABY CLASS

An intro-to-water class for parents/babies to help your little one build comfort in the water before they take private lessons.

LEARN MORE

TRAVEL

The SLWM Travel Swim Program is ideal for those seeking to have lessons in the comfort of your own home or neighborhood pool.

LEARN MORE
WHERE WE TEACH

Locations

Our Mission

Swim Lessons With Mary strives to instill peace of mind and confidence in your swimmer's abilities and lifelong safety. We achieve this by offering exceptional swim lessons in a fun, efficient, and convenient environment.

Fun

Our instructors are bubbly and make swimming fun!  They travel with kick boards, noodles and water toys. They might even have music and underwater videos up their sleeves too - anything to ensure your child is excited to swim and has a great experience in the pool. The Swim Lessons With Mary team always brings the fun!

Efficient

Our private lessons provide 1-on-1 instruction, ensuring each swimmer receives 30 minutes of focused attention weekly. Lessons are tailored to the swimmer's skill and fear levels. Our team of instructors believe this is the fastest way for your child to learn how to swim and will find creative ways to address any fears or barriers present.

Convenient

We offer travel lessons, where SLWM will come to your home or neighborhood pool. We schedule lessons around your agenda, maintaining the same time each week for consistency. For indoor lessons, we provide a pool for year-round lessons—and for those without a pool, you can sign up for a time that best suits your schedule.

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