Wave Swim School

Wave Swim School offers Youth Swim Lessons for ages 3 to 13, with eight-week sessions and one 30-minute group lesson each week. It also offers Parent and Child Lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years, with one 30-minute lesson each week and a parent in the water for class.

Programs

• Youth Swim Lessons — Age 3 years - 13 years · Eight-week sessions; one 30-minute group swim lesson each week; weekday lesson times starting at 5:25 pm; weekend lesson times starting at 8:00 am · $280 per session · Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor. Seven different levels for students of all abilities. Financial assistance is available for all living in the 98052 zip code (Redmond).
• Adult Swim Lessons — Age 14 years and up · 8-week sessions; one 60 minute group lesson per week; weekday lesson times starting at 8:30pm · $320 per session · Maximum 4-6 students to 1 instructor. Four levels.
• Parent and Child Lessons — Age 6 months - 3 years · 8-week sessions; one 30 minute lesson per week · $320 per session · Maximum 6 students to one instructor. Parent must accompany the child in the water for class. Two levels to choose from.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $280–$320 per session
• Current session: Wave Swim Lessons 2026 Session 4 (Jun 29–Aug 23, 2026); Wave Swim Lessons 2026 Session 5 (Aug 24–Oct 18, 2026)
• General schedule: Year-round swim lessons; summer week-long sessions with classes Monday through Friday mornings

About the provider

Wave Swim School was founded in 1986 and has offered community swim lessons since 2009. Its leadership team includes Dave Glenn, Executive Director; Mikayla Davis, Lake Washington Masters Head Coach; Cambria Dawn, Aquatics Director; Bryce Jensen, Pool Operations Director; Chad Winkle, Swim Team Head Coach; Sophia Claphan, Swim School Director; and Sarah Votava, Assistant Director & Rentals Manager. The program’s mission is to inspire engagement in aquatics within the Eastside community.

Youth lessons are for age 3 years - 13 years. Adult lessons are for age 14 years and up. Parent and Child lessons require the parent to accompany the child in the water. Registration is through the Customer Portal. All Adult Lessons dates are FINAL. No makeup classes or credits for absences in Adult Lessons. Wave Swim School curriculum is based on layering skills and repetition. All participants for lifeguard training must be 15 years old on or before the last day of a scheduled course and must pass a pre-test on the first day of class.

Last updated August 21, 2026.