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November 2023 by Arnov Sinha
One of the best experience I had learning something. The style of teaching and learning is something I will take beyond just learning how to swim.The swimming lessons, aren't just, here are some movements now copy and swim. It's more focused on being calm in, and having neutral feelings about water. The rest come naturally after you learn how to be calm.Definitely recommend it to everyone!Jac and Becky were the best teachers ever! Tysm.
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July 2023 by Samiya Mohamud
Completed the Foundations 1. Chris is an amazing instructor. I really enjoyed the focus on the mental part of swimming.The CON is the bathroom is built in outdoors shed with no sink to wash your hands. They just have hand sanitizer. This is gross & should be fixed.Overall great school to become a swimmer & love the water.
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June 2023 by Peeyush Ranjan
I was not able to swim despite trying for 30 years. And in one long weekend I was able to go 10+ laps after being trained by Sterling. Have already advocated to friends/family!
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June 2023 by Manpreet Arora
Prior to this swim school, I have had lessons at other places too like 24 hour fitness. However, I have to say Orca technique is the best. What’s different - Swim is 80% mental, 20% physical. The talking sessions help you talk out your fears, prepare you for your swim, teach you your mental water boundaries. I worked with Margaret and she is so kind, receptive and an amazing coach! She would say - if a step is too much for you to do, I can break it down. She made was understand mental boundaries with water. I took a group class with 2 other students. The purpose I came to this course was to be comfortable in deep water, I knew front crawl already. And on last day, I was jumping in deep water. So, that was achieved!If you are beginner in swimming, I highly recommended this place. I wish I knew about this sooner. In earlier places that I was instructed, instructor would rarely come to pool. Here we spent 2 hours with instructor in pool and 1 hour for our talking sessions. This is well WORTH the price!Only thing I didn’t appreciate was I was really forced to invest in Foundations course and never told that Foundation don’t cover kicking no front crawl etc, which I found on last day with my instructor. Foundations 1 is about building confidence in water and doing paddles with arms so you swim, Foundations 2 is about kicking, then there are separate classes for Front Crawl. .Since I already knew swimming, that information would have been helpful to make right decision to choose private instructor Vs group sessions.In conclusion, if you are a beginner, look no further, invest here. They understand adult fears and have techniques to help you. And last, loved the swim journal - it’s one of a kind.
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May 2023 by Jaiganesh Prabhakaran
I highly recommend this class to anyone who is afraid of water. While the prices are on the higher end, it was a valuable learning experience.
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April 2023 by Disha Goel
I am half way in Foundations 1 course, and I am loving it.. Already from fearful to playful in water.. Thanks Chris and team :)
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March 2023 by Kwame Amoateng
For over 40 years, I had harbored a great fear of swimming. I couldn't go close to any pool, no matter how inviting they looked or how much fun my friends and relatives were having. All that changed when I discovered Orca Swim School for adults. The F1 class is specifically tailored for adults who have a fear of swimming. Amazing classes! After the F1 class, I am now confident in the water and I look forward to discovering new adventures in the pool. I highly recommend Orca Swim School.
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March 2023 by Laurel P.
Lessons - no exercise, very warm. Seniors only. They encourage travel to beach locations. I desperately need and want low impact exercise. Their mission is really to non-swimming seniors.
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December 2022 by Alison Song
Great experience with the beginner foundations one course. Sterling was patient and helpful, having peers made learning more fun, and the pool was warm and comfortable. Amazed to have learned to swim in just a few days!
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December 2022 by Elaine Seike
I learned to be very comfortable in the pool with the instructors at Orca Seattle. They are very aware of your apprehension and will work you through it.I’m happy that there are more locations to choose from now. I find the pool very relaxing and will recommend Orca to everyone as the go to swim school!
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December 2022 by Roosevelt Howard
Fantastic swimming lessons, if you are looking to learn how to swim at any age this is the place to come. You are in charge and the teachers go at your pace. Journaling after each lesson helps you grow and reach your goals. 5 stars I would give a 10 if I could.
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December 2022 by Silvania Torosian
The foundation 1 swimming classes was great! Helped me to learn how to swim and feel more comfortable in water.
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December 2022 by krishna teja velagapudi
I took the foundations 1 class. The instructors are very knowledgeable and they made it very easy to learn the basics. Its a very good entry level course and I highly recommend it.
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December 2022 by novani munawar
I took a lot of swimming lessons before and still was not feeling comfortable with the deep water. Orca Swim classes helped me a lot to be way more confident in a deep water. Sterling was a great teacher, very patient and thorough with us in teaching the next step. Never thought swimming is very mental than physical. It's all about the relationship with the water first. It's honestly a life-changing moment for me. I would never see the water the same again... Thank you Orca!
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December 2022 by Eilee Zhu
The foundation 1 course was great! Really helped me feel more comfortable and confident in water. Made me realize the importance of the mental aspect of swimming and swimming is 80% mental and 20% physical. If you are an adult wanting to learn how to swim or have a fear of water, this course is the way to go! Instructors were also great!
