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De Anza Cupertino Aquatics (DACA) Aquatics Programs offers Learn-to-Swim instruction, Special Needs instruction, Pre-Competitive Swimming, a Swim Team, Fitness Swim, an Aquatics Exercise Program, a Summer Swim Program, Adaptive and Special Needs Instruction, Adult Fitness, and Lap Swimming. The program uses state of the art facilities in every program it offers. Current DACA programs include Adaptive and Special Needs Instruction as well as Adult Fitness and Lap Swimming.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Competitive, Pre-Competitive, and Outdoor Summer Swim office hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, and Swim School and Indoor Summer Swim office hours are Monday–Friday from 2:00PM to 7:30PM and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
De Anza Cupertino Aquatics (DACA) was founded in 1981 as a swim team, and the DACA Swim School was founded in 1996. Once known solely as an internationally ranked swim team, DACA has developed into a comprehensive aquatics program. Its Mission Statement was “to motivate youth to achieve their fullest potential through swimming,” and the ultimate goal at DACA is to provide a quality experience for every DACA member from beginner to Olympian. The DACA philosophy centers on the concept that swimming is the healthiest activity for all family members.
DACA coaches and instructors are National, Regional and Local award winners at every level, and DACA conducts its own specialized training programs for all staff to ensure consistency, certification and expertise in its programs. DACA's Certified Master Coaches guide swimmers of all ages and abilities. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability are used in the Pre-Competitive Program, and the DSS program is dedicated to small classes and stepping stone progressions. The DSS instruction model utilizes a past, present, future method that emphasizes review, repetition and introduction of new skills in every lesson.
DACA's competitive team is described as the premier swimming club in the Bay Area, and its comprehensive approach to training and award winning staff are internationally acclaimed for success at every level of swimming competition. World ranked athletes are developed through an age and skill based progression of technical development and training. DACA's internationally renowned Swim Team produces world class student-athletes and coaches that represent DACA across the globe as members of USA National teams, and DACA swimmers have been awarded athletic scholarships to colleges across the country.
One parent shared, “I have been bringing my almost 2 year old son here since he was 3 months old in the waterbabies class and he loves it! He has already learned how to swim on his own several feet, and can jump in and climb out. Great instruction and friendly staff!”
Last updated June 17, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Competitive, Pre-Competitive, and Outdoor Summer Swim office hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, and Swim School and Indoor Summer Swim office hours are Monday–Friday from 2:00PM to 7:30PM and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
De Anza Cupertino Aquatics (DACA) was founded in 1981 as a swim team, and the DACA Swim School was founded in 1996. Once known solely as an internationally ranked swim team, DACA has developed into a comprehensive aquatics program. Its Mission Statement was “to motivate youth to achieve their fullest potential through swimming,” and the ultimate goal at DACA is to provide a quality experience for every DACA member from beginner to Olympian. The DACA philosophy centers on the concept that swimming is the healthiest activity for all family members.
DACA coaches and instructors are National, Regional and Local award winners at every level, and DACA conducts its own specialized training programs for all staff to ensure consistency, certification and expertise in its programs. DACA's Certified Master Coaches guide swimmers of all ages and abilities. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability are used in the Pre-Competitive Program, and the DSS program is dedicated to small classes and stepping stone progressions. The DSS instruction model utilizes a past, present, future method that emphasizes review, repetition and introduction of new skills in every lesson.
DACA's competitive team is described as the premier swimming club in the Bay Area, and its comprehensive approach to training and award winning staff are internationally acclaimed for success at every level of swimming competition. World ranked athletes are developed through an age and skill based progression of technical development and training. DACA's internationally renowned Swim Team produces world class student-athletes and coaches that represent DACA across the globe as members of USA National teams, and DACA swimmers have been awarded athletic scholarships to colleges across the country.
One parent shared, “I have been bringing my almost 2 year old son here since he was 3 months old in the waterbabies class and he loves it! He has already learned how to swim on his own several feet, and can jump in and climb out. Great instruction and friendly staff!”
Last updated June 17, 2026.
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