Excellent Elephants:

Personalized Lessons for Unique Needs

Excellent Elephants: Personalized Lessons for Unique Needs

Every child deserves to feel safe and confident in the water. Our Excellent Elephants program is tailored for children who benefit from flexible, child-centered instruction, ensuring they can thrive at their own pace.


These private lessons are tailored for children with unique learning needs, including but not limited to autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, physical disabilities, and sensory sensitivities. Our compassionate instructors use adaptive teaching methods to create a supportive environment where every child can learn and grow.


Through personalized instruction, we focus on two key areas: swimming proficiency and readiness for group learning—helping your child gain confidence and independence in the water at their own pace.


Is This Program the Right Fit for Your Child?


We’re here to help you decide. Contact our team at 904-260-1836 to learn more.



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Program Details

Excellent Elephants Private Lessons


  • Class Duration: Ongoing (billed monthly)
  • Cost: $52.75 per lesson ($222 per month on average)
  • Registration: $40
  • Class Length: 20 minutes
  • Class Size: One-on-one instruction

Subsidized Excellent Elephants

We believe swimming should be accessible to all families. Our subsidized lessons offer discounted rates. These session-based lessons provide structured skill progression, with a graduation requirement upon reaching swim proficiency.


Scholarship Program Details:


  • Class Duration: Three-month session (billed monthly)
  • Cost: $29 per lesson ($116 per month on average)
  • Registration: $40
  • Class Length: 20 minutes
  • Class Size: One-on-one instruction


Swim Proficiency Goals

Each session, your child will work toward foundational swim skills. Upon mastering these goals, they will graduate from our learn-to-swim program:



  • Hold breath for five seconds
  • Swim at the surface with propulsion for three body lengths
  • Take a breath and continue swimming for an additional three body lengths
  • Locate and reach the wall or exit after entering the water
  • Demonstrate water comfort and safety skills if unexpectedly submerged

Group Readiness Goals

For families interested in transitioning to group classes, we also work on essential skills for a safe and successful group learning experience:


  • Remain in the pool until directed to exit
  • Sit safely on steps until instructed to swim
  • Walk down the platform or steps safely
  • Swim at the surface with proper body position
  • Follow two-step directions
  • Demonstrate impulse control (refrain from throwing objects)
  • Avoid unsafe or aggressive behaviors (e.g., grabbing, spitting, hitting, kicking, pinching, or biting)


Click to Waitlist for Our Next Excellent Elephants Class

Once a spot is available you will be notified via Text, Email, and Phone. Payment will be required at that time to secure your spot.


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