Orca Swim School

Orca Swim School offers Jump In Membership, a Free Introduction Course, in-person lessons, Private Lessons, Foundations 1, Foundations 2, Practice Swim, 3-Day Learn to Swim Retreat Classes, and Advanced Courses and Special Topics. The program also lists local Seattle classes, retreat style classes, and Foundations 1 year-round classes in Seattle.

Programs

• Jump In Membership — Adults (18+) · Online Foundations of Change Jump-In Membership to begin the mental shift needed for in-person learning.
• Free Introduction Course — Adults who never learned to swim · Online Foundations of Change Program; no swimsuit needed.
• In-Person Lessons — Adults · Includes Practice Swims, Private Lessons, Foundations of Change classes, and more.
• Private Lessons — Adults only
• Foundations 1 — Adults
• Foundations 2 — Adults
• Practice Swim — Adults
• 3-Day Learn to Swim Retreat Classes — Adults
• Advanced Courses and Special Topics — Adults

At a glance

• Ages: 18 years old
• General schedule: Local Seattle Classes; Retreat Style Classes; Foundations 1 Year-Round Classes in Seattle

About the provider

In 2019, Cori Myka, the owner of Orca Swim School, set out to develop an online program for adult non-swimmers. The about page says she had 20 years of teaching adult non-swimmers. Orca Swim School says it teaches adults who have never felt confident in the water how to swim with joy and ease, and it focuses on helping adults build safety, comfort, confidence, and a solid foundation for learning.

Adults only. The school focuses on adult students (18+) and says no kids swim program while adult lessons are in progress. Some classes are in a private pool.

What families say

“I recently took the F1 beginner class, and it was a fantastic, fun experience. I left with more confidence in myself both in the water and out. Instructors are patient and works with everyone at their own pace and comfort level. Now I’m starting the next class and looking forward to more fun and relaxation in the pool.” — Dave M

“Wonderful class. I now feel comfortable in the water after 50 years.” — Janet S

Last updated August 19, 2026.