Welcome to
Swim With Gale
“The water is a unique modality. We teach every student to respect and appreciate its
power while helping them to find their own strength within it.”
Founder Gale Saul
Benefits of Learning to Swim With Gale
“You only fail if you stop trying”
(Albert Einstein)
How You Will Learn To Swim With Gale
Swim With Gale’s teaching starts with a foundation based on safety. Every swimmer will gain a healthy understanding and respect for the water, both inside and around it.
Gale believes you are unique. She proceeds at the student’s pace depending on their proficiency, with gentle and stimulating words of encouragement. Our progressive teaching style focuses on the individual’s needs, fears, and abilities. Our concurrent approach, introducing water safety simultaneous to swimming instruction, ensures a positive respect and understanding of your own capabilities and limitations in the swim environment. As the student develops confidence in the water, they will be able to enjoy it!
To begin, students will work through these three simple steps:
Step One ~ Ensure Basic Safety and Build Confidence
Goal: If a student falls into a pool (or any body of water) they will have a sense of calm and the muscle memory of what to do! Students learn, “I am ok, just wet,” and know how to get to the side of the pool and out. Students learn a simple easy routine for navigating the water:
a. lean out into the pool;
b. swim towards the center;
c. turn around to get back to either the wall or the steps;
d. roll over onto their backs to rest/breath.
Once you have mastered this foundation, we can build upon your skills, enabling you to become a stronger, safer, and happier swimmer.
Step Two ~ Learn Basic Swim Strokes
Perfect the skills from Step 1. Introduce rudiments of swim strokes for freestyle and backstroke.
Step Three ~ Progress To More Advanced Swim Strokes
You will learn elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, flip turns, basic diving, and basic life-saving skills. Once these strokes are learned, and skills become stronger, we move towards perfecting technique. We also teach students what to do if an accident happens and how to assist someone in need.
You Are Never To Young Or To Old To Learn To Swim!
“I cannot begin to express how amazing Gale is with my daughter. I was referred to Gale from 2 different families in Agoura Hills that spoke nothing but the best about her, and now we have been going to her ever since, and my daughter loves the water and really enjoys her swim lesson. Gale is patient and has a loving and fun way to teach them how to swim. She is absolutely the BEST! My daughter has progressed tremendously and has never feared the water. She looks forward to seeing her every week. We drive a total of 1hr on lesson days, and it’s totally worth it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER and also to book ahead and save your spot! She is very popular, and her spots fill up quickly.”
Viridiana Sandoval
“If you're looking for the best swimming lessons in Southern California - or anywhere - look no further than Swim With Gale. I would highly recommend this program to anyone desiring to have their child be safe and happy in the water. Gale is an incredible teacher, and also just an all-around incredible person. My 4-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter have been taking swim lessons with Gale since last fall, and I have seen their swimming skills and confidence (not just in swimming, but in all aspects of life) grow by leaps and bounds. We have done other swim schools in the past, but none of them hold a candle to Swim With Gale. Gale's method of instruction is full of patience, care, encouragement, fun, and no-nonsense - a perfect mix for dealing with the daily mood changes of the average kid as well as gaining their trust and respect. When my son or daughter has an "off" day, or a little setback, Gale always knows just how to get them back on track. She works with each child at their own level, and creates a nuturing environment to help conquer fears and inspire students to give their all. My kids are always excited to go for their lessons with Gale, and it's usually hard to get them out of the pool when time is up. On a personal level, Gale is a considerate, knowledgable, generous, and kind. Our whole family cherishes the time we get to spend with her each week. And her motto has become our family mantra - not just for swimming, but for all challenges in life - "If you try, you can do it!" Swim With Gale deserves 10 stars! Thank you, Gale!”
Michael M.
“I feel so fortunate to have Gale in our lives. The water/ocean has brought me so much joy in life. It’s very important that my son has access to enjoying life in the water as well. Gale started with our son when he was 3 months old, and now 6 weeks later, his progress is plain to see. As soon as he touches the water, he's laughing, smiling, and erupting with stoke. He is comfortable on and under the water, and his journey is just beginning. Be sure to call Gale early as she fills up super quickly. Thank you so much Gale, we look forward to many wonderful years with you.”
Warren Shook
Our Certifications & Experience Will Give You Peace Of Mind
Gale has been teaching swim lessons for 40+ years. You read that correctly! She has mostly seen it all and helped many students learn to swim.
Masters Degree in Kinesiology
WSI - Water Safety Instructor
WSI IT - Water Safety Instructor: Instructor Trainer
First Aid/CPR
Lifeguard
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
Swimming Lesson Packages
- All lessons are one on one. Classes are offered in increments of 20, 30, or 40 minutes depending on endurance and ability.
- One on one lessons are geared towards increased safety. They focus on the individual student’s needs which ensure faster results.
No Matter Your Goals,
We Can Help You!
We would love to help you learn to swim, no matter your age or starting ability!
We welcome non swimmers, those with special needs, and anyone wanting to improve their swimming skills.
Whether you are a recreational, competitive, or marathon swimmer,
Swim With Gale can help you improve your technique and reduce your times.