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PHD Swim School PhD Swim School offers a water survival program designed to teach independent swimming and self-rescue

PhD Swim School is a water survival program designed to teach independent swimming and self-rescue skills to infants, toddlers and young children.

Parents, we want to know! When it comes to your child's swim journey, what is your #1 priority right now?✔️ Learning se...
10/21/2026

Parents, we want to know!

When it comes to your child's swim journey, what is your #1 priority right now?

✔️ Learning self-rescue & survival floating skills
✔️ Building stroke technique & endurance
✔️Overcoming water fear & gaining confidence
✔️ Joining a competitive swim team

Drop your answer in the comments below! 👇 Let's see where our PhD Swim community is focused this season!

Why do Durham families trust PhD Swim School? Beyond our specialized survival-first approach, we are proud to be a local...
10/19/2026

Why do Durham families trust PhD Swim School?

Beyond our specialized survival-first approach, we are proud to be a local, women-owned business committed to sustainable practices, community involvement, and social justice in and out of the pool! Our highly trained instructors invest over 50 hours in specialized training to ensure your child learns in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Here’s your quick packing checklist for a stress-free lesson:✅ A well-fitting swimsuit (one-piece or swim trunks preferr...
10/14/2026

Here’s your quick packing checklist for a stress-free lesson:

✅ A well-fitting swimsuit (one-piece or swim trunks preferred).
✅ Two reusable (non-disposable) swim diapers for all swimmers aged 3 and under—even if potty trained!
✅ At least one dry towel and a bag for wet clothes.

Note for Survival students: Goggles are not worn during survival lessons so children learn to navigate the water naturally!

Fact: Inflatable arm bands and posture-altering floaties can create a false sense of security and teach vertical muscle ...
10/12/2026

Fact: Inflatable arm bands and posture-altering floaties can create a false sense of security and teach vertical muscle memory, making self-rescue floating much harder.

At PhD Swim School, our Survival Program teaches infants and children to instinctively roll onto their backs to float, breathe, and rest unassisted—giving them real, life-saving independence in the water!

10/10/2026

“Instead of him panicking, he rolled right over on his back.”

One of our PhD Swim School moms on why these lessons matter. 💜 This is exactly why we do what we do.

Join our waitlist today! Link in bio.

Did you know timing meals before swim class makes a huge difference in comfort and safety? For our Survival Program stud...
10/07/2026

Did you know timing meals before swim class makes a huge difference in comfort and safety? For our Survival Program students under age 3:

⏰ Avoid food for at least 2 hours before class.
⏰ For up to 4 hours prior, avoid heavy foods like meats, dairy, and whole fruits with skin.
👍 Light options like applesauce, bananas, or toast 4 hours prior are great!

Keeping bellies light helps your little one stay comfortable and focused while learning essential floating skills!

At PhD Swim School, we believe that competence builds confidence! Since 2016, our Durham-based, women-owned school has t...
10/05/2026

At PhD Swim School, we believe that competence builds confidence! Since 2016, our Durham-based, women-owned school has taught infants and children life-saving self-rescue skills and independent swimming. From self-rescue survival techniques to advanced stroke development, our certified instructors guide every swimmer with patience, care, and expertise.

💙 Give your child the gift of water safety and confidence that lasts a lifetime!

New parent questions we love answering: Does my child need to be potty trained? Nope! But any child 3 and under will nee...
09/24/2026

New parent questions we love answering:

Does my child need to be potty trained? Nope! But any child 3 and under will need two nondisposable swim diapers, available for purchase at our front desk.

Are ear plugs necessary? Not required, but allowed with a doctor’s note.

Are goggles allowed? No, we prepare students for real life situations, so goggles aren’t part of our lessons.

Do you offer private lessons? All of our classes are 1:1. We don’t do group classes.

Save this before your first class!

Why add a morning swim class to your schedule? ☀️ Coffee’s still warm, the day hasn’t gotten away from you yet, and your...
09/23/2026

Why add a morning swim class to your schedule? ☀️ Coffee’s still warm, the day hasn’t gotten away from you yet, and your kid gets to burn energy and learn something new before lunch.

For homeschool families and stay-at-home parents especially, our morning class times are built to fit into your routine - not fight against it.

Register now to join our waitlist and secure your morning slot!

09/17/2026

Float. Eyes in. Kick. Reaching arms. These are the building blocks of a student who can survive on their own in the water when they need to.

It’s Week 4 into lessons and students are working on becoming more independent in the water: floating (the skill that let’s them rest and call for help), eyes in (getting comfortable with being fully submerged in the water), kicking (building the strength to actually move in the water), and reaching arms (learning to pull themselves toward safety). On their own, these skills may look small BUT put together, they are what lets a young swimmer swim to the edge of the pool and hold on until help arrives.

This is the foundation everything else is built on. Enrollment is open now, join our waitlist and secure a spot for your child!

Address

2105 E. NC Highway 54, Suite H&I
Durham, NC
27713

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 12am - 6pm

Telephone

+19199731792

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