Welcome to the best swim school in los angeles

Our Mission - Be "One with the Water®"
One with the Water®, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is the best swim school in Los Angeles offering competitive swim training and year-round swim instruction. We emphasize having fun and personally connecting with you so that you can relax and become One with the Water®.

We provide swimming lessons to children and adults, including those diagnosed on the autism spectrum, ADD, ADHD, sensory integration, anxiety, Down and CHARGE syndrome, auditory processing disorders and dyslexia. We provide lessons to Service-Disabled Veterans and athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments including amputation, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury other disabilities.

We offer swim lessons to those with a desire to improve their swim stroke technique, triathletes looking for the competitive edge in open-water swimming, to people who have never been in the water before and want to learn to swim, and to those of us wanting to take a healthy break from the stress and overstimulation in the world today.

Join the best swim school in Los Angeles and become…

One with the Water®.

One with the Water® - The best swim school in los angeles - A Philosophy
Our philosophy at One with the Water® is to be the best swim school in Los Angeles. To achieve that goal, we focus on the belief that learning to swim should be simple, practical and fun. We understand that children are different with varying needs and will progress at their own pace. Allowing children to explore and make mistakes is an integral part of learning, which we respect. That is why our swimming instructors are trained to guide the student into becoming One with the Water®.

Some children may cry for the first day or two as they try to gain control of a new situation. Parents always know what is best for their children. In a life-saving situation, immediate action is required and this can be developed as a conditioned response. We believe in a no-nonsense method of swim instruction that works. We teach swimming as a life-skill. We call it a life-skill because it could potentially save your or your child’s life.

Our swim lessons reflect a positive and individualized approach and work for everyone, from complete beginners to competitive swimmers. Our swim instructors have training in mentoring swimmers with special needs. Swimming will develop inner and physical strength. Swimmers and their families will develop discipline, mutual trust and respect, control, support, pride and the life skill of swimming. These are attributes that can be applied to all areas of life. We expect each swimmer to strive to do his or her best during each lesson. We encourage families to use swimming as a fun, physical, and healthy part of their lifestyle.

proud to be a non-profit swim school
One with the Water® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - Grants and donations pay exclusively for pool space, insurance, and instruction for kids and families with limited financial means. Especially during California's budget crisis, many schools lack the financial resources, personnel and facilities to provide athletic programs or physical therapy for children with special needs. One with the Water® aims to fill that need, with specially-trained instructors and a nimble, low-overhead, non-profit model of operation.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to assist us. Your support is greatly appreciated!