Where Aloha Meets Expertise in Nurturing Safe & Confident Swimmers
Swim lessons for keiki ages 4 months to 10 years — Kailua, Kahala & at-home
Local swim safety programs for every age and ability
Convenient swim lesson locations on Oahu
Kailua
Kahala
Splash at Home
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1:
Choose your Program, Location, and Lesson Time
Step 2:
Create an account with Ola Loa Swim Academy to finish enrollment
Step 3:
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"Highly recommend Ola Loa Swim Academy - all the coaches, friendliness, and professionalism are outstanding. They take the importance of swim skills seriously while making it a fun experience each time. I'm glad we have a great swim school like Ola Loa here on island!"
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Samantha F.
"My children had a wonderful experience a Ola Loa swim academy, the instructors were very patient with my kids and made the experience fun for them. They love it. I would recommend for any families looking to strengthen their child's water competency."
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Keno K.
"Kara and her team at Ola Loa Swim academy are amazing with my 3 year old. From ISR to his breast stroke is amazing to see him grow within the program. Everyone on the team is so good with him and he has a blast in the pool everytime I have to bribe him out the pool!"
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Celeste O.
"Highly recommend Ola Loa Swim Academy - all the coaches, friendliness, and professionalism are outstanding. They take the importance of swim skills seriously while making it a fun experience each time. I'm glad we have a great swim school like Ola Loa here on island!"
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Samantha F.
"My children had a wonderful experience a Ola Loa swim academy, the instructors were very patient with my kids and made the experience fun for them. They love it. I would recommend for any families looking to strengthen their child's water competency."
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Keno K.
At Ola Loa Swim Academy, we go beyond teaching just one emergency skill or a “cookie cutter” approach. 🌊 Every child is unique, and our goal is to help them adapt, respond, and thrive in the water.
We’re not just teaching swim-float-swim — we’re building life-saving skills and lifestyle skills that grow with your keiki, so they feel confident and safe in any situation. 💙
#OlaLoaSwimAcademy #KeikiSwim #watersafety #toddlerlife #hawaiilife #waterconfidence #learntoswim #WaterSafety #LifesavingSkills #LifestyleSkills
🌊 Safe swimmers start at home! 💧
Keep watch, empty it out, and lock it up — simple steps save lives.
#WaterSafety #SwimSafe #lifestyle #beach #watersafetyday #waterwatchers #oahuisland
Coach Alice is definitely a vibe. Getting our little friends skilled and progressing with age appropriate milestones :)
#watersafety #swimlessons #toddlerlife #swimsafely
💙 Father’s Day Month Special! 💙
Book 4 Parent & Me classes — Get the 5th FREE!
Celebrate dads all month long with our special offer! Join our fun and supportive Parent & Me swim classes, where keiki grow stronger, more confident, and build lasting bonds with the ones they love.
👨👧👦 Why Dads in the Water Matter — Backed by Research:
💪 Confidence Booster – Kids feel empowered with Dad by their side.
✔️ Research shows that children who engage in physical play with their fathers demonstrate greater self-confidence and resilience.
(Lamb, 2010)
🧠 Supports Development – Active play improves coordination, focus, and emotional growth.
✔️ Father involvement in early physical activity is linked to stronger motor skills, better attention spans, and emotional regulation.
(Sarkadi et al., 2008; Yogman et al., 2016)
❤️ Strengthens the Bond – Quality time in the pool builds trust and connection.#l
✔️ Shared activities like swimming support healthy attachment and relational development through touch, eye contact, and play.
(Feldman, 2007; Bowlby Attachment Theory)
🌊 Healthy Role Modeling – Seeing Dad engage helps kids form positive habits for life.
✔️ Children tend to mimic the behaviors of engaged parents, leading to long-term healthy lifestyle habits.
(Davison & Birch, 2001)
Whether you’re helping your keiki blow bubbles, glide, or kick like a champ, this is the perfect chance to connect, support their growth, and make a splash together.
Offer valid through the month of June
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
#fatherlove❤️ #dadsday #dadswimming #swimhawaii #parentlife #parentsupport #growthmindset
@oahufamilyfun @hawaiiwithtoddlers
@honolulufamily @swimwithkara
Backstroke at four years old? Yes, please!
At Ola Loa, we teach our little swimmers to feel confident on their backs—learning floatation, flutter kicks, and relaxed breathing. It’s all about building trust in the water, one stroke at a time.
Strong bodies, calm minds, and happy hearts.
#OlaLoaSwim #BackstrokeBasics #SwimKailua #WaterConfidence #LittleSwimmersBigSkills
Coach Alecia working on safety swim with our little friend today!
Yes — with consistent practice, kids can build real water safety skills in as little as 6 weeks. But there’s no such thing as a one-and-done swim program.
Water safety is a journey. It takes repetition, trust, and continued exposure to reinforce skills and keep them sharp — especially as kids grow and develop.
At Ola Loa, we focus on building confident, capable swimmers for life — not just for the summer.
#SwimSafe #6WeeksToStrong #OlaLoaSwimAcademy #NotOneAndDone #LearnToSwim #WaterConfidence #SwimOhana
Coach Kiana working closely with our little swimmer to perfect those flip turns—making little swim beasts and mermaids, one stroke at a time! Watching their skills and confidence grow is pure magic. Excited to see them shine as they prep for swim team success! 💪💦🏊♀️🧜♀️
Summer swim vibes are here!
We’re opening up extra hours in June & July for our 1:1 lessons—just for the summer.
It’s all about helping your keiki feel confident in the water and hit their next swim milestone, one splash at a time.
Come hang with us poolside.
#OlaLoaSwim #KeikiInTheWater #SwimPlayGrow #SummerSwimSessions
Born and raised on the island of Maui, Kendra developed a deep love for the water from an early age. She grew up swimming, surfing, and canoe paddling, fostering a lifelong connection to the ocean. As a swim instructor, she is passionate about sharing her love for the water while teaching essential, life-saving skills to children.
Kendra specializes in working with special needs students, helping them learn vital water safety skills while also creating a fun and enjoyable aquatic experience. She believes that swimming can be both a life-saving skill and a meaningful leisure activity for children of all abilities to enjoy.
In addition to her work in aquatics, Kendra is pursuing certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), working with children in home and clinic settings. She is dedicated to helping kids grow, thrive, and build confidence—both in and out of the water.
Our Parent & Me class is more than just songs and splashes—it’s about real swimming milestones! We focus on building water confidence, self-rescue skills, and swim-float-breathe techniques to help your little one become a safer, stronger swimmer. And the best part? They get to learn with you by their side!
Join us in the water and give your child the best start on their swimming journey!
#WaterSafety #ParentAndMeSwimming #SwimFloatBreathe #ConfidentSwimmers #SwimWithMe
🌊 Everyone Deserves to Be Water Safe! 🏊♂️
We strongly believe that quality swim lessons should be affordable for everyone—because water safety is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Learning self-rescue skills can save lives, and every child deserves the chance to build confidence in the water.
💙 Safe. Affordable. Essential.
📍 Enroll today and give your child the gift of water safety!
✨ Ask us about our scholarship opportunities to make lessons even more accessible.
#SwimSafe #SelfRescue #WaterSafety #LearnToSwim #DrownPrevention #swimlessonsforall #swimsafe #honolulu #hawaii #swimsafetytips
Little weather forced break this week! Hope you’re all staying dry and safe out there!
We are looking forward to warmer swim weather and your smiling faces!
Rain rain go away!
No tears No force, the fun way to build essential swimming and survival skills!
We focus on developmentally appropriate swimming skills for keiki!
Let’s get swimming!
#hawaiilifeguards #hawaiiswim #swimfloatswim #toddleractivities #mommyandme #momlife #daddyandme #dadlife
Once keiki are skilled in self-rescue the next skill progression is learning stroke and fine tuning the skills!
#swimlessons #keikiswim #oahu #swimskills #kailuakids
January is Bath Safety Month, and it’s the perfect time to think about how we can keep our littlest ones protected while they learn to love the water. 🌺
✨ Have questions about water safety or bath time routines? Head to olaloaswim.com to ask the expert—we’re here to help!
Bathtub safety tip #Supervision, constant eyes on baby put distractions down and away!
#BathSafetyMonth #WaterSafetyTips #ParentingHacks #SwimLessons #HawaiiLife #AskTheExpert #MomLife #ToddlerLife #KITV4 #KITV #islandnews
@kitv4
@islandlifehi
🎁 Here’s a gift idea for the holidays… 🎁
Let’s keep our keiki safe and stylish in the water! 💦 Bright-colored swim gear—think neon pink, yellow, or orange—isn’t just cute, it’s smart. 🧡 Experts say these colors are easier to spot in pools, waterparks, and even the ocean, helping parents and lifeguards keep a better eye on little swimmers. 🌊
🧐 Did you know? Light blue, pastel, or white swimsuits can blend into the water, making it harder to see keiki at a glance.
Pair those bright swimsuits with swim lessons, and you’ve got the perfect combo for safety and confidence in the water. 💪✨
What’s your favorite local brand for keiki swimwear? Drop your recs in the comments! 👇 Or DM us for more tips!
#WaterSafety #KeikiConfidence #SwimSmart #MomLife #ToddlerLife #NewMom #HolidayGiftIdeas #ParentingTips #HawaiiLife #SwimLessons #KeikiAdventures
🌊 Confidence starts with a splash! 🌊
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our keiki is confidence in and around water.
💦 Whether it’s during bathtime or pool play, every small splash and giggle builds trust and water skills. 🛁✨
Here’s a tip: try gently introducing water on their face—little drizzles and playful splashes can make all the difference! 🙌 These joyful moments create lifelong safety and love for the water. 🌺
How do you make water time fun for your little one? Share your tips or favorite water memories in the comments below! ⬇️💙
#KeikiConfidence #WaterSafety #MomLife #ToddlerLife #NewMom #ParentingTips #SwimLessons #HawaiiLife #BathtimeFun #KeikiAdventures
🌊 Keiki & Wai: Curiosity Meets Safety 🌊
Our keiki (children) are naturally curious about wai (water), whether it’s the kai (ocean), kahawai (rivers), or loko wai (pools). This curiosity is a beautiful connection to our ‘āina (land) and its gifts—but it also comes with responsibilities to mālama (protect) them.
Here are 3 Layers of Protection every ‘ohana (family) can take to ensure water safety for our keiki:
1️⃣ Maka‘ala (Stay Alert):
Always supervise keiki around water. Never assume someone else is watching. Be makaukau (prepared) to act at any moment.
2️⃣ Barriers:
Install fences around pools and use safety covers. Make sure gates are latching and out of reach of little hands.
3️⃣ Ho'omakaukau (Teach Readiness):
Introduce keiki to swimming lessons early and teach them how to respect and safely navigate wai. Early education is the foundation of ka mālama kai (ocean safety).
Curiosity doesn’t need to lead to danger—it can be the start of a lifelong aloha (love) for wai. Let’s work together to keep our keiki safe and connected to this sacred element.
#KeikiWaiSafety #MalamaOhana #LayersOfProtection #hawaiianvalues #watersafety #waterawareness @hawaiiwatersafetycoalition
Are you trying to figure out whether private or group swim lessons are the best fit for your little ones? 🏊♀️💙Both options have their unique perks.
What has been your experience with swim lessons? Did your keiki thrive in a private setting, or did they enjoy the camaraderie of group classes? 🤔✨Share your story in the comments!
#SwimSafety #WaterSafety #HawaiiKids #SwimLessons #AlohaLife
🛟 So many parents use puddle jumpers, thinking they’re keeping keiki safe – but in reality, they can lead to dangerous overconfidence in little ones around water. A huge mahalo to our friend for sharing her journey to ditch the floaties for safer methods. 🚫 Here are a few reasons #puddlejumpers can be risky:
🔴 False Confidence: Puddle jumpers can make kids feel too comfortable, leading them to believe water is safe without knowing real swim skills.
🔴 Incorrect Swim Posture: These devices position kids upright, which creates a habit that’s nearly impossible to maintain on their own, especially under age 4.
🔴 Unclear Boundaries: With puddle jumpers, kids often think they can jump into the water anytime, even without supervision. Tragically, studies show that 70% of drowning incidents occur within just 5 minutes of a child last being seen safe, away from the water.
If you’re not sure what to use or where to start, DM us! We’ll help you find the safest way to teach your keiki how to thrive in the water. 🌊 #PoolSafety #WaterSafety #childsafety
Happy Halloween all my Sea Creatures Mermaids and Pirates! Have a fun and safe night trick or treating 🎃🎃🎃
Building confidence in the water with smiles all around! These skills aren’t just fun, they’re life-saving. 🌊 #WaterSafety #SwimHappy #Parenting”
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