ABOUT US
Aquanauts Swim Academy
Aquanauts Swim Academy is a premier swim school dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality swim instruction to children and families. Our mission is to create confident, capable swimmers by fostering safety, skill development, and a lifelong love for the water. Through private and semi-private lessons, we cater to individual needs, ensuring every swimmer achieves success in a supportive and fun environment.
At Aquanauts Swim Academy we Specialize in
Private Lessons: One-on-one sessions tailored to each swimmer's goals and abilities.
Semi-Private Lessons: Small group sessions designed to blend personalized instruction with social interaction.
Flexible Scheduling: Convenient lesson times, including after-school, weekend, and morning slots for homeschool and younger children.
Our approach emphasizes safety, progressive skill-building, and a supportive learning environment that nurtures confidence in and around the water.
Our Story:
Aquanauts Swim Academy was born out of both challenge and inspiration.
One of my clearest memories of swimming is clinging to my dad’s shoulders as he swam me across one of the lakes here underwater. The feeling of weightlessness underwater creating joy and excitement as his strokes pulled us forward—it felt like a "space shuttle ride" under the surface of that water. In that moment, I felt safe, free, and inspired by the feeling of being underwater. That memory has stayed with me, shaping how I see swimming: not just as a skill, but as an adventure that builds joy and confidence.
However, in October of 2023, my life changed suddenly when my dad was rushed to the hospital and passed away from stage 4 cancer. At just 23 years old, I had to step away from university to take care of my younger siblings and rethink my path forward. It was an incredibly difficult time, but it also became the moment where I realized I could turn my lifelong love of swimming into something meaningful—not just for me, but for families across Vancouver Island.
At 23, with my dad’s memory as my guide, I started teaching private lessons. What began as doing some private lessons on the side has grown into a thriving community program and business, reaching hundreds of families and swimmers of all abilities across Vancouver Island. My goal has always been to create more than just swim lessons—I want every child and family to discover the same confidence, joy, and freedom in the water that I found growing up.
Aquanauts Swim Academy is more than just a business to me—it’s a legacy. It’s a way to honor my dad, who first put me in the water, and to inspire the next generation of swimmers to build resilience, joy, and lifelong skills with every splash, with every jump and with every stroke. Every time I see a child smile in the water, I’m reminded of that space shuttle ride with my dad, and I know we’re carrying his spirit forward!
Mission Statement
Our mission at AquaNauts Swim Academy is to empower the next generation of explorers and dreamers through exceptional swim instruction. We are committed to building water confidence, safety, and skills in every child while fostering curiosity, resilience, and a spirit of adventure. By combining personalized teaching, innovative methods, and a supportive environment, we prepare our swimmers to dive fearlessly into their potential—both in the water and in their journeys beyond.
Vision Statement
At AquaNauts Swim Academy, we envision ourselves as the 'Astronaut Training Program' for the next generation of explorers and dreamers. Just as astronauts prepare for the unknown, we equip children with the skills, confidence, and resilience to navigate and thrive in any environment—starting in the water. Through innovative, experience-driven swim instruction, we foster courage, curiosity, and the spirit of adventure, inspiring our swimmers to reach for the stars both in the pool and beyond.