Today wasn’t just another swim lesson — it was their final test.
Wearing heavy clothes, they took a deep breath and remembered everything they learned:
Jump in. Turn around. Climb out.
JITA.
Splash! 💦💦
For a moment, the water felt different — heavier, harder. But they didn’t panic. Together, they turned themselves around, kicked with purpose, and reached for the wall…
And then — they climbed out.
Safe. Strong. Confident. 🙌
This is what we train for. Not just swimming… but real-life safety.
We’re so proud of you both. Great job! 👏👏
⚠️ Note: Don’t try this at home unless your child is properly trained and ready.
Ready to build real water confidence?
Enroll now at desertswimschool.com
Desert Swim School
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Desert Swim School offers children's indoor swim lessons and seasonal backyard swim lessons, as well as adult swim lessons of all levels.
Previously Waterworks On Wheels, Desert Swim School was founded in 1985 by Janice Jaicks. Desert Swim School offers year-round indoor swim lessons, backyard summer lessons, and adult swim lessons. Our Mission is to provide children with water safety and swim instruction through our signature water safety techniques and our skilled, experienced and seriously trained instructors to the best of our ability.
06/15/2026
Pool toys aren’t just for play, they’re powerful learning tools! 🏊♀️
From floating toys that encourage bubbles and a sense of comfort, to dive rings that build breath control and underwater confidence, the right pool toys can make learning fun and effective.
Noodles and kickboards are also great for helping swimmers practice kicking, breathing, floating, and streamlining while feeling supported in the water.
Remember, the goal is progress through play! Mix skill practice with plenty of fun, take breaks when needed, and celebrate every little win along the way.💙
What’s your child’s favorite pool toy? Let us know below! 👇
06/10/2026
We take the time to explain it again and again until it truly clicks ✍️
At Desert Swim School, we guide your little swimmers with patience, clarity, and lots of encouragement, so they feel safe, happy, and confident every step of the way
We bring all the props for fun and engaging swim lessons:
☑️Rubber ducks
☑️Special eggs
☑️Kick boards
☑️Diving rings
☑️And more!
Because when kids understand, they enjoy… and when they enjoy, they learn faster 💙
⭐️The Starfish
Meet our Signature Teaching Technique we call the Starfish. This is our back float technique where we teach each child to fill their belly with air and spread their arms away from their body and their legs out to a make star shape. We also ask each child to relax their neck and look up to the sky.
We practice this technique every single lesson and see how much longer each child can hold their back float.
The Starfish is a great resting position but can also save a life.🌟
Enroll your kids now at desertswimschool.com
We Stretch Before We Swim — and Here’s Why! 💙
When it comes to our Desert Swim School older kiddos, who are at the stroke technique level, it’s one of the most important things we do before anyone hits the water. 🌊
Here’s why it matters 👇
🙆♀️ Warms up little muscles so the body is ready to kick, float, and move safely
🧠 Shifts the brain into focus mode — from playground energy to swim-ready calm
🛡️ Reduces the risk of cramps and strain keeping every session safe and fun
💪 Builds body awareness that directly improves balance and technique in the water
😌 Creates a consistent routine that helps anxious swimmers feel safe and settled
The best swim lessons don’t start at the pool’s edge, they start before it. 💙
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08/07/2025
And now, let’s look back on a few of our favorite memories! 🏖️💦
Whether you swam at Janice’s backyard pool, Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, Cooley Station, Mulberry, or your own backyard with Selia or Kailey — thank you for trusting us with your children ❤️. It’s been an honor to be part of their swim journey.
The progress we’ve witnessed has been truly phenomenal! 🌟
From crying babies 😢 to laughter 😄, smiles 😊, going underwater, and grabbing the wall — like Lila and friends…
From struggling with front breathing to confidently swimming the length of the pool in freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke (plus treading water!) 💪 — like Remi and Emilia…
To Treyson, who at just three years old, could listen attentively, be dropped in, and swim safely to the side of the pool 🛟.
Every single milestone made us proud as instructors 👏.
Thank you for an amazing season and see you again next summer! 💙
07/15/2025
🌊☀️ Safety First at Desert Swim School! 🏊♀️🛟
Keeping our swimmers safe is our top priority. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned swimmer, these important safety tips help create a fun and secure environment for everyone! 💙💦
✅ Always supervise
✅ Stay within arm’s reach
✅ Walk, don’t run
✅ Apply sunscreen
✅ Stay hydrated
…and more!
Let’s all do our part to make pool time the BEST time — safely! 😎💧
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663 W 2nd Avenue, Ste 14
Mesa, AZ
85210
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 12pm |