19+

Years of

Operation

30k+

Jacksonville

families served

88%

Lower risk of drowning by participating in swim lessons

100%

Locally owned

& proudly rooted in Jacksonville

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CLASSES DESIGNED

FOR ALL AGES

Baby

BABIES

3-24 Months

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Toddler

TODDLERS

2-4 Years

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Kids

KIDS

4-12 Years

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Youth

YOUTH

13-17 Years

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Adult

ADULTS

18+ Years

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OUR STORY

A LEGACY OF

SAFETY, FUN,

AND FAMILY

Founded in 2006 by a local mom and grandmother, Swimming Safari was created to help Jacksonville families turn water fear into confidence. We understand the balancing act of raising kids in Florida—where water is everywhere—and the quiet worry parents feel about their child’s safety. At Swimming Safari, we guide children from overcoming water anxiety to building lifelong swimming skills, all while creating joyful memories for families. With two decades of experience and certified instructors, we’re your trusted partner in making water safety a priority and helping your child thrive in and around the water.

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DEDICATED TO

EXCELLENCE:

OUR SWIM

INSTRUCTORS

At Swimming Safari, your child’s safety and growth are our top priorities. Our certified instructors are trained in CPR, First Aid, and continuous professional development. With compassionate teaching and a passion for water safety, they create a positive, nurturing environment where your child can build confidence and skill in the water.

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SAFE & TRUSTED

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WE SUPPORT

Hope Floats Foundation

Your donation allows us to teach a child in need to save their own life.

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Why Families Choose

Swimming Safari

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Jacksonville’s Pioneer in Swim Education

Founded by a dedicated mom and proudly serving families since 2006 with a passion for creating lifelong swimmers.

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Flexibility for Busy Families

Enjoy 700+ classes, no commitments, unlimited changes, and make-up classes that never expire.

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Personalized Progress Reports

Stay informed and celebrate your child's achievements with regular updates from our instructors.

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Expert Instructors, Exceptional Results

Our highly-trained team is dedicated to helping students of all levels excel and stay safe.

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Year-Round Comfort in Our Indoor Pool

Experience the perfect swimming environment in any season in our top-of-the-line facility.

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Committed to Strengthening Our Community

We give back through scholarships, water safety education, and local events.

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Family Centered Philosophy

We have options for babies, toddlers, kids, teens, adults, and competition teams - including those with special abilities.

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Where Learning Meets Play

Engaging lessons featuring fun themes and activities keep students excited to jump in.

MAKING WAVES,

CHANGING LIVES

Genesis Pina
★★★★★

Reign is the best teacher ever!! I was definitely hesitant to sign up for adult classes but it was the best decision I made. Even though I was scared before starting every class, my teacher made sure I felt comfortable. After a couple of months, I’m able to jump into the pool without being scared and I’m able to swim across the pool. Thank you Reign for being such a great teacher!!! Looking forward to coming back next summer.

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Dixie Jones
★★★★★

Took my son for a trail lesson and he absolutely loved it. Being in the Splish Splash babies is helping my son learn how to safely navigate the water. Our instructor was amazing. She showed me what to do with my son and even did it with him sometimes. I highly recommend this place if anyone is looking for a place for swimming or water safety lessons for your children. Even though this place is a 50 minute drive for me it is amazing and totally worth it. Absolutely love the staff very sweet and helpful. Can’t wait for our next lesson!!

Dixie Jones

Robin Imena
★★★★★

My daughter has been swimming with Swimming Safari since she was 2. She is three levels away from the Swim Team at 5, and can perform all strokes and freestyle (recently). Her confidence and love for the water can be attributed to the friendly fun curriculum, and the totally balanced and tailor-made instruction each class by each instructor. Some of the standout instructors have been Alex.

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Our Locations

Blue Turtle Swim School offers swim lessons for children at two convenient locations. Our first location is nestled in the heart of the city, providing a vibrant and accessible learning environment. Our second location is surrounded by nature, offering a serene setting for children to develop their swimming skills.

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Download Our App

We are happy to announce that we now have a mobile application that makes it easier than ever for you to enroll, check your student's attendance, book parties and more — all on the go!

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