Hilo Ocean Adventures Swim School
Private lessons for infants, kids, and adults.
Text us anytime: (808) 556-2423
We Meet You Where You Are
Every swimmer starts somewhere different. Some are babies feeling the water for the first time. Some are adults who never learned. Some are kids who need more time, more structure, or a different approach. We meet each student where they are and help them reach their goals, whatever those look like.
Every lesson is private and one on one, in our heated indoor pool. When pool skills are solid, students can take them into the ocean.
Private
One student, one instructor
6 Months +
Infants through adults
Heated Pool
Indoors, year round
Pool to Ocean
A clear path forward
Our Programs
Three programs. Every one is private and paced to the student.
Keiki & Me
Ages 6 to 35 months, 30 minutes
Infant and toddler lessons with a parent or caregiver in the water. Your little one gets comfortable, builds early safety skills, and learns to enjoy the water with you right there.
- Water comfort and bonding
- Floating, kicking, and breath control basics
- Safe entries and holding the wall
Swim School
Ages 3 to adult, 30 minutes
Our core program. One track that covers everything from first time in the water to refining strokes. Your instructor tracks progress and moves at the pace that works.
- Water comfort for nervous or brand new swimmers
- Floating, treading, and safety skills
- Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and beyond
- Adults welcome at any level
Ocean Swim
Confident swimmers, 60 minutes
Take pool skills into real conditions. For Swim School grads and for teens and adults who want ocean confidence. Ocean lessons are by appointment only.
- Waves, current, and reading conditions
- Beach and rock entries and exits
- Snorkel skills and Hawaiian marine life
- Snorkel gear included
Upgrade from the pool. Trade 3 Swim School lessons from your package for 1 ocean lesson.
Who We Teach
Kids on the Spectrum & Sensory Needs
We get this question a lot. The answer is yes. We teach kids on the autism spectrum, kids with ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other needs. Private lessons are what make it work. No group to keep up with. No one else’s pace to match.
How we approach it
- We talk first. Before the first lesson we want to know what works at home and school. How your child communicates, what motivates them, what overwhelms them, and what helps them reset.
- Same instructor, same routine. Consistency builds trust. We keep lessons as predictable as we can.
- Visit before you swim. Come see the pool and meet your instructor before the first lesson. New places are easier when they are not new anymore.
- Their pace, not ours. A first lesson might be sitting on the steps. That counts. Progress looks different for every swimmer.
- Clear and simple. Short instructions, demonstrations, visual cues, and a repeatable lesson structure.
- Sensory comfort. Goggles, ear plugs, rash guards, a favorite toy. Bring whatever helps.
- Safety first. For kids who are drawn to water, we prioritize the skills that matter most: turning back to the wall, floating, and getting out on their own.
We are swim teachers, not therapists. If your child works with an OT, speech, ABA, or other provider, we are happy to line up our goals with theirs.
Infants & Toddlers
Keiki & Me starts at 6 months. A parent or caregiver is in the water for every lesson. The goal is comfort, trust, and early safety habits. Kids move into Swim School at age 3.
Kids
Nervous beginners, kids who can almost swim, and kids ready to race. Same program, different starting points. Parents get regular updates on progress and what comes next.
Adults
Never learned. Learned but never felt safe. Want better technique. All normal, all welcome. Lessons are private and judgment free, and plenty of our adult students start with a real fear of the water.
How Booking Works
- Buy a package. Pick your program and the number of lessons.
- Check your email. Your confirmation includes a code.
- Schedule your lessons. Use the code to book pool times that work for you. For ocean lessons, call us to set a time.
- Show up 5 minutes early. Suited up and ready to go.
Already bought a package? Use the buttons above. New to us? Buy a package first.
Need to cancel, reschedule, or running late? Text us at (808) 556-2423. No call needed.
Good to Know & What to Bring
Good to Know
- Buy a package before scheduling.
- Pool lessons are 30 minutes. Ocean lessons are 60 minutes.
- Parents and caregivers can watch from the pool deck.
- Lessons run 7 days a week, starting at 9am with the last lesson ending at 7pm. Times vary by day.
- Ocean lessons are by appointment only. Call to schedule.
- Arriving 10 minutes after your start time cancels the lesson so the next student starts on time. Late cancellations count as a used lesson.
- Packages are non-refundable once purchased.
- Need to reschedule? Text us at (808) 556-2423.
- Ocean lessons depend on conditions. If it is not safe, we reschedule.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Swim diaper for little ones not potty trained
- Goggles, if they like them
- Anything that helps them feel comfortable
- Reef safe sunscreen for ocean lessons
- Warm layer for after
Common Questions
My child is on the spectrum. Can you teach them?
Yes. Private lessons let us build around your child instead of a group. Call or text us before booking so we can learn about your child and match them with the right instructor.
What if my child will not get in the water?
That happens, and it is not a wasted lesson. We work on comfort from the steps or the edge and build from there. Trust comes first.
I am an adult and nervous about the water. Is this for me?
Yes. A lot of our adult students start exactly there. Lessons are private, so it is just you and your instructor. We go as slow as you need.
How many lessons will it take?
It depends on the swimmer. Some move fast. Some need more time. Your instructor will tell you where they are and what is next after every few lessons. Consistent weekly lessons make the biggest difference.
Do parents get in the water?
For Keiki & Me, yes. For Swim School, parents watch from the deck.
When is a swimmer ready for the ocean?
Your instructor will let you know. Strong adult and teen swimmers can start with Ocean Swim directly. Call us and we will help you decide.
Can I use my Swim School package for an ocean lesson?
Yes. 3 Swim School lessons equal 1 ocean lesson. Call us to schedule and we will apply it from your package.
Can siblings share a package?
Yes. Buy a package and use it across all your kids until you run out, then buy again.
Can I text instead of calling?
Yes. Text (808) 556-2423 to cancel, reschedule, or ask a question. Most swim parents find it easier.
Not sure where to start? Text or call us. We will talk through your swimmer’s goals and point you to the right program.