One with the Water
One with the Water (multiple locations, including at-home lessons), 3201 West Verdugo Avenue, Acton, CA 91505
About
One with the Water offers swim lessons for kids, special needs swimming lessons, adult swimming lessons, and swimming lessons for everyone. It also offers swim lessons at home and swim lessons at a home pool, with private, semi-private, and group options.
Programs
- Swim Lessons for Kids — children · Designed to teach your child to swim; lessons are scheduled to meet your needs.
- Special Needs Swimming Lessons — children and adults with cognitive or physical challenges · Includes semi-private and private lessons; customized to the swimmer's specific needs.
- Adult Swimming Lessons — adults · Personal and customized swimming program for adults.
- Swimming Lessons for Everyone — any age or ability · Custom swimming lessons for adults; anyone, no matter their age or ability, can learn to swim and improve their swim stroke technique.
- Swim Lessons at Home — all levels and ability · Private swim lessons in the comfort of your home pool.
- Bring Our Swim School to Your Home Pool — all levels and ability · Group or private swim lessons at your home.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
About the provider
One with the Water was founded in 2011. It is a 501(c)3 school that offers need-based scholarships for premium swimming lessons to regular and special needs students and low-income families, and it has provided over 1000 scholarships. Founder Kenneth Rippetoe is an Adaptive Athletes Specialist, a USA Swimming Coach, a US Masters Swim Coach, and has a Level 4 Disability Certification with the American Swimming Coaches Association. Staff are professional swimmers, expert competitive swimmers, and former Olympians.
Teaching uses a Growth Mindset approach; lessons are held daily regardless of weather unless there is thunder and lightning; payment is due in full by the first day of class; no refunds for cancellations or missed lessons; no food or drink at least 1/2 hour before a lesson; no flotation devices, flippers, masks, or goggles are necessary; parents get in the water for Parent & Me classes; children are never forced underwater.
What families say
“Thanks for your work with Connor. He wasn’t quite able to swim before but is now swimming and comfortable in the water after just 6 lessons!” — Peter Hutchinson
Last updated October 13, 2026.
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