Nova Swim School

Northwood High School, 17272 Newhope Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

mapNorthwood High School, 17272 Newhope Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

About

Nova Swim School offers learn-to-swim lessons, pre-competitive swim programs, and a competitive swim team. The program includes training groups for any age swimmer of any ability level, using the “Smart Fish” curriculum and a structure that ranges from learn-to-swim through competitive swimming. Programs are available for all ages, starting with infants as young as 2 months, and extend through a full range of swimming environments from youth swimmer to Olympic hopeful.

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Year-round class options with daytime and afternoon/evening lessons on weekdays and Saturdays

The Novaquatics Swim Program was established in 1980, and Nova Swim School has served the Orange County community since joining the Novaquatics Swim Team in 2000. Nova Swim School utilizes the unique, award winning “Smart Fish” curriculum, with an emphasis on effective water survival skills that progress into championship stroke technique, and students first master essential safety skills before progressing to stroke techniques tailored to their age and ability level. NOVA-certified instructors are trained to provide a safe, friendly and fun swimming environment and to meet unique needs with personalized lessons and expert guidance. Nova Swim School is best known for its Olympic athletes and world record holders such as Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, Jason Lezak, and Jessica Hardy, and the Novaquatics Swim Team continues to develop future Olympic hopefuls.

Last updated June 16, 2026.

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