Seahorse Swim School

Seahorse Swim School offers private swim lessons, semi-private swim lessons, custom classes for 3 or more swimmers, group swim lessons, parent tot swim classes, Jr. Guard prep classes, water watcher presentations, adult swim lessons, and Red Cross certification. Private lessons are 25 minutes, and adult swim lessons are available from beginner to advanced based on the learner’s goals.

Programs

• Private Swim Lessons (1:1) — Children ages 3 and up; teens; adults; adults and teens welcome · Flexible/custom scheduling; 25-minute lessons; open seasonally; April through first week of October at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge; April through September 2026 at Seahorse Swim Academy
• Semi-Private Swim Lessons (2:1) — Not stated · Flexible/custom scheduling; open seasonally; April through first week of October at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge · Offered for 2 swimmers at or near the same swim level.
• Custom Classes / PODs (3 or more swimmers) — Not stated · Flexible/custom scheduling; open seasonally; April through first week of October at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge · PODs are made up with your friends/family; 3 or more swimmers at or near the same level.
• Group Swim Lessons — 6 months and up · Tues and Sat mornings; April through September seasonally as of 2026; at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge · Group swim lessons are offered at the Elks Lodge.
• Parent Tot Swim Classes — 6 months and up · Offered at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge; 2026 · Parent Toddler Swim Classes are offered for infants 6 months and up.
• Jr. Guard Prep Classes — Not stated · Offered at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge; 2026 · Jr. Guard prep classes are offered at the Elks Lodge in 2026.
• Water Watcher Presentations — Not stated · Offered at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge; 2026
• Adult Swim Lessons — Adults · Beginners to advanced; based on the goals of the individual learner · Lessons are customized to the learner's goals.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Swim lessons are offered Tues and Sat mornings April through September seasonally as of 2026. Private lessons with Tiffany Harmon at the Seahorse Swim Academy are offered April through September 2026.

About the provider

Tiffany Harmon is the owner and lead instructor of Seahorse Swim School, Inc. She has taught swimming lessons since 1985 and graduated from UCSC in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her credentials include American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross Instructor Trainer in Water Safety, and a Teaching Credential in Health and Safety. Seahorse Swim School states that it teaches water safety and instills water confidence while increasing overall fitness, and it was voted Best Swim School in the Good Times.

• Lifeguard Services — Not stated · Available for private parties and special events · American Red Cross certified lifeguards are provided for private parties and special events.
• Red Cross Certification — Not stated · Offered by Tiffany Harmon · Get your Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Certification.

For Seahorse Swim Academy, children over age 3 must be potty trained. Private lessons are available seasonally. Siblings and friends at or near the same level are encouraged to take lessons together.

Last updated October 18, 2026.