our story
Our New Location Opening Spring 2025!
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Our New Location Opening Spring 2025! πΌ
Est. 2018
Squiddles Swim School, founded by Anatasia Dewald, is dedicated to teaching essential swimming and survival skills to individuals of all ages. Motivated by a deeply personal loss, the tragic drowning of her twin children, Devin and Conner, at their daycare center; Anatasia established Squiddles to help other families avoid similar heartbreak.
The opening of Squiddles Swim School pays homage to the 15+ years of dedication that Anatasia has since put toward teaching children and parents the importance of safety around the pool. With a passion for safety and prevention at our core, we are committed to providing children and adults alike with expert swimming instruction and life-saving skills.
our commitment
Squiddles Swim School is more than a swim instruction facility; it's a community dedicated to preventing drowning through education, skill development, and advocacy. We believe that with proper training and awareness, drowning incidents are preventable, and we strive to make a positive impact, one swimmer at a time.
Our Foundation Begins With
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π Survival First, Always
The focus is on teaching life-saving survival skills before swimming, ensuring children are equipped to handle emergencies in the water. No parent should ever experience the loss of a child to drowning.
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π Confidence in the Water, Confidence in Life
Water safety lessons build confidence, empowering children and families to face lifeβs challenges with strength and resilience.
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π« No Shortcuts, No Excuses
Safety is non-negotiable. We do not cut corners or rely on flotation devices as a substitute for skill-building. We teach real survival skills, ensuring every child leaves with the ability to survive an aquatic accident.
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π€ Community Over Competition
We collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and organizations to create a shared culture of water safety, making safety education accessible to all.