Teaching Survival Before Swimming

Nolanville, Texas

Our new facility is now open, and all sessions take place in our indoor, heated pool.

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Our new facility is now open, and all sessions take place in our indoor, heated pool. 𓇼

Why Choose Survival Lessons?

Confident Swimmers, Safe Lives.

Lessons are vital for building essential water survival skills that could save a child's life. By focusing on one-on-one instruction, children gain the confidence and ability to navigate real-world scenarios, including unexpected situations where they might be fully clothed.

Our Programs

At Squiddles Swim School, we offer a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're looking to introduce your little one to water safety or improve your own swimming skills, we have the perfect program for you!

Child's Skill Level Progression

Our swim programs are designed to ensure your child builds confidence and swimming abilities step by step. Each level focuses on refreshing survival skills and progressing to advanced techniques based on their unique development and interests.

Our Progression Levels

  • Otter

    Survival Focus Level 1: Survival Float

    Skill Acquired: Breath Control, Float, and Roll to Float

    The foundational survival skills every swimmer needs to stay safe in the water.

  • Stingray

    Survival Focus Level 2: Survival Flip

    Skills Acquired: Refresh survival skills, progress to grabbing the wall, stepping up, and mastering a 3-second swim.

    Perfect for swimmers ready to add to their survival abilities.

  • Porpoise

    Survival Focus Level 3: Survival Sequence

    Skills Acquired: Refresh survival skills while extending swim and float durations.

    Builds endurance and confidence in combining swimming and floating techniques.

  • Shark

    Survival Focus Level 4: Advanced Survival and Swim Skills

    Skills Acquired: Refresh survival skills, progress from survival sequences to stronger swimming skills, and begin stroke basics.

    Gratuation or survival swim levels, prepares swimmers for more robust and efficient movement in the water.

  • Orca

    Focus: Stroke-Specific Training

    Prerequisite: Completion of Shark level and interest in stroke refinement.

    Includes a free 15-minute pool test with a stroke coach before registration.

Dive Deeper Into Water Safety

OUR BLOG

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The Devin and Conner Dewald Memorial Fund: Turning Personal Loss Into Life-Saving Legacy
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The Devin and Conner Dewald Memorial Fund: Turning Personal Loss Into Life-Saving Legacy
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The Devin and Conner Dewald Memorial Fund provides life-saving swim lessons to families in need. Learn how we're preventing drowning through education and community support.

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The Complete Guide to Infant Swim Lessons: What Parents Need to Know
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The Complete Guide to Infant Swim Lessons: What Parents Need to Know
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Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children—but survival swim lessons can help. At Squiddles, we teach essential self-rescue skills like breath control, floating, and roll-to-recover techniques, starting as early as 6 months old. Give your child the confidence and skills to stay safe in the water. Book a free pool assessment today!

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5 Signs of Drowning Every Parent Should Know
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5 Signs of Drowning Every Parent Should Know
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Making Waves Together

  • ★★★★★

    Our 2-yr old quickly learned crucial survival swim skills which gave us significant peace of mind around our home pool, and she further blossomed into a confident young swimmer in only her second season.  We’re excited to enter her newborn sister at the new facility and are extremely grateful for the wonderful teaching provided by this great team!

    Wendi Graham

  • ★★★★★

    I have a 4 year old semi-verbal autistic child and coach Jodi was so patient with him and built his trust. She switched up the training until he was able to figure it out. He successfully completed the course [and] passed with flying colors. He loves to practice every chance he gets. I can rest easier knowing that if he happens to get into a situation where he would drown, that he has a strong fighting chance of surviving and getting himself to safety. Do not get turned away because your child gets upset and scared. She will not let anything bad happen to your child. It is normal for them to be upset. She will gain their trust and they will be able to learn how to survive…I am forever grateful to Coach Jodi and Squiddles.

    Vanessa Williams

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