Swim Angelfish

Swim Angelfish offers adaptive swim lessons for individuals with disabilities or special needs, with private and group options. Its offerings include private adaptive swim lessons, semi-private adaptive swim lessons, aquatic therapy sessions, and swim team. Private adaptive swim lessons are 1:1 customized lessons focused on safety and independence in the water, and semi-private adaptive swim lessons are two children with one instructor.

Programs

• Adaptive Swim Lessons — babies to young adults · Adaptive swim lessons for individuals with disabilities or special needs; private and group options.
• Aquatic Therapy Sessions — Private and group sessions in the water to help meet goals in a fun and therapeutic environment.
• Private Adaptive Swim Lessons — 4 months to Adult · Once per week · 1:1 customized lesson focused on safety and independence in the water.
• Semi-Private Adaptive Swim Lessons — 6 months to Adult · Once per week · Two children with one instructor; a bridge from private to group classes.
• Swim Team — Swim teams work on personal and team goals under the guidance of a trained adaptive swim instructor.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

Swim Angelfish is led by Ailene and Cindy. The program says it has been working over the past 25 years. Its mission is to transform all abilities by providing life-changing aquatic skills through unique therapy, adaptive swim, and training programs. Staff are Swim Whisperers® certified and First Aid trained, and the company says it has 30 years of experience as Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapists. It received the NDPA 2025 Lifesaver of the Year Award.

The company offers private and group options for both adaptive swim lessons and aquatic therapy. It states that lessons are tailored to each individual's needs and that instructors use modifications compared to the traditional swimming curriculum.

What families say

“No matter how experienced you are, take the Swim Whisperers course, it is a game-changer and my lessons have never been better.” — Coach Marty, Emmaus Aquatic Club

“There was a lot of helpful information – I think the insight into Self-Regulation and Sensory Integration handling techniques were most helpful and immediately used.” — Sarah Stevicks, Madonna Therapy Plus

Last updated September 25, 2026.