2026 Planned Closures:
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Thursday December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - Friday, January 2, 2027
*The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.
**Sibling discount applies for the first 3 months of lessons.
Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Toddler Swim Program helps little ones grow from playful splashes to confident swimmers. Through songs, games, and gentle guidance, they build comfort, safety, and independence in the water.
Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Go underwater for 5-7 seconds
Assisted backfloat
Assisted rollover
Safety skills
Age: 16-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Parent on deck
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 1B skills
Class Goal:
Age: 3 Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Preschool Swim Program helps swimmers build water confidence and independence through songs, games, and gentle instruction. Kids learn early safety skills like floating, and rolling over, all while having fun.
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 4 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 4+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Kids Swim Levels focus on developing strong, safe swimming skills through structured practice and encouragement. Swimmers build endurance, refine technique, and gain confidence in every lesson as they progress toward full independence in the water.
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 6 skills
Class Goal:
Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
Independent streamline back kick, 12’
Assisted side kick
Independent underwater paddles
Independent rollover breath
Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 7 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 8 skills
Class Goal:
Age: 5+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Advanced Swim Program is for confident swimmers ready to refine technique and prepare for swim team or competitive skills. Focus is on stroke development, endurance, and proper starts and finishes, swimmers strengthen both ability and confidence.
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 9 skills
Class Goal:
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 10 skills
Class Goal:
Class Ratio: 10:1
Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 11 skills
Class Goals:
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with over 100 age-appropriate milestones, giving every child a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and confidence through proven teaching methods that use songs, games, and guided practice, keeping kids engaged while they make steady progress.
Ongoing coaching, and national support from SwimSure™ pros.
Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.
More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.
Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.
Comfortable, indoor/outdoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.
Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.
Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trust our school. So can you.
Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.
We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.
Learn MoreWe offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.
Learn MoreIt’s never too late to learn! Aqua Wave Swim School offers encouraging, adult-focused lessons to help you gain confidence in the water, whether you’re overcoming fears, improving technique or just getting started.
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Swim Lessons in Lake Forest, CA
Looking for swim lessons in Lake Forest? Aqua Wave Swim School proudly serves families throughout Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Laguna Hills, and surrounding South Orange County communities. We provide year-round swim lessons designed to help children gain confidence, improve swim technique, and develop essential water safety skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Year-Round Swim Lessons for Every Age
At Aqua Wave Swim School, our warm indoor pool and milestone-based SwimSure™ curriculum help every swimmer make measurable progress while building confidence in the water. Whether your child is taking their very first lesson or continuing to develop advanced swimming skills, our experienced instructors provide individualized attention in every class.
We offer:
Bathtime Babies (2-5 months)
Toddler Swim Lessons (6-35 months)
Preschool Swim Lessons (3 years)
Kids Swim Lessons (ages 4+)
Advanced Swim Lessons (ages 5+)
Private Swim Lessons
Weekly Swim Clinics
Our goal is to help every swimmer become safer, stronger, and more confident through a structured curriculum that celebrates progress at every milestone.
Conveniently Located in Lake Forest
You’ll find Aqua Wave Swim School on Burbank Road in Lake Forest, conveniently located near Foothill Ranch Towne Centre, Portola Parkway, and the 241 Toll Road. Our location makes it easy for families from Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, and surrounding South Orange County communities to fit swim lessons into their busy schedules.
Why Families Choose Aqua Wave Swim School
Families choose Aqua Wave Swim School because we focus on measurable progress in a fun, encouraging environment. Our warm indoor pool, small class sizes, and milestone-based curriculum allow every swimmer to develop skills at a pace that’s right for them.
Our Aqua Wave instructors are certified in water safety and child development, and have helped thousands of children from Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, and surrounding South Orange County communities become safer, more confident swimmers.
Families choose Aqua Wave Swim School for:
Year-round swim lessons in a warm indoor pool
Small class sizes for personalized instruction
Milestone-based SwimSure™ curriculum
Group swim lessons and private swim lessons
Weekly Swim Clinics that accelerate progress
Experienced instructors who specialize in teaching children
A fun, supportive environment where every swimmer can succeed
Enroll in Swim Lessons Today
Whether your child is just beginning their swimming journey or working toward more advanced skills, Aqua Wave Swim School is here to help. Families throughout South Orange County trust Aqua Wave for swim lessons that build confidence, improve technique, and teach lifelong water safety skills. Schedule a free trial lesson or enroll today to experience the Aqua Wave difference.
