Swimming and Beyond — Private Swim Lessons

The Difference

Why families choose Swimming and Beyond

Lessons built to fit around your family — not the other way around.

No registration fee. No annual fee. No family fee.

You pay for lessons. That is all. No sign-up cost, nothing yearly, and no extra charge for adding a second or third child to the family.

Two ways to pay, and no session to buy up front

Book lessons one at a time and you are billed for that week on the Monday it begins — nothing is owed when you book. Or take a monthly subscription package if you would rather pay a set amount on the same date each month.

6 months to grown adults

Babies who have never been in the water, children building real strokes, and adults who never got the chance to learn. Most swim schools stop at children.

One lesson, divided however you like

Two children at fifteen minutes each, three at ten. You buy the time and you split it. See how it works →

Trained for children who are nervous in the water

Swim Angelfish Whisperers Level 1 — specialized training for autism, sensory sensitivities and ADHD. Plus Side by Side, where a parent stays in the water with children up to four.

Indoor, heated to 90°F, saltwater, all year

Lessons do not stop for weather or for winter, and saltwater is gentler on skin and eyes than a chlorinated pool.

We want to know your family

You can talk to us. Coach Kelly answers on 404-316-1850 — not a front desk. Before you start we will set up a call with Kelly and every coach who will be working with your family, to hear about your swimmer, any fears or particular needs, and what would help them most.

Our Method

Body Balance & Breath Control

The foundation of everything we teach.

Every stroke, every skill, every lesson at Swimming and Beyond starts with the same two things: body balance and breath control. Master these, and swimming becomes natural. Without them, nothing else sticks.

Coach guiding a young swimmer through a relaxed, balanced swim

Swim Smarter, Not Harder

Your body is already buoyant — you should never feel like you're fighting to keep any part of it above water. We teach swimmers to work with the water, not against it. That means using the full arm and leg — not just hands and feet — to create power and forward motion. Bigger movements are not faster movements. By learning to balance the body and breathe rhythmically (in through the mouth, out through the nose), our swimmers stay relaxed and efficient in the water. When breathing isn't a struggle, the mind and body work together — and confidence follows naturally.

Coach supporting a young swimmer at the surface during a survival skills lesson

Safety Before Stroke Technique

Before we teach freestyle, we teach survival. Every swimmer learns to float on their back, climb out of the pool, and handle the unexpected — because real water safety means knowing what to do when things go wrong.

Coach celebrating with a young swimmer during a lesson

Every Swimmer Is Assessed Individually

We ask about your background, fears, and experience before the first lesson. Coaching babies, beginners, and competitive swimmers requires a different approach — and we adjust from day one.

Coach and young swimmer singing together during a lesson

Songs & Rhythm in Every Lesson

All of our coaches teach with songs and rhythm. A steady beat calms nervous swimmers, makes each skill easier to remember, and turns practice into something children look forward to.

The Team

3 coaches. 1 mission.

Every coach at Swimming and Beyond is certified and personally trained by our founder Kelly Keating — bringing four decades of expertise in water safety, survival and stroke development to every lesson.

Meet Our Coaches

Where We Teach

Our locations

Lessons are held at Holbrook — upscale senior living communities with heated saltwater indoor pools in both Woodstock and Acworth, Georgia.

Primary Location Holbrook Woodstock indoor heated saltwater pool

Holbrook Woodstock

13682 GA-92, Woodstock, GA 30188

A beautiful, resort-style senior living community with a heated saltwater indoor pool and dedicated hydrotherapy pool. Home base for private, semi-private, and Happy Baby Water Time lessons. Park at the “Spa at Holbrook” entrance and sign in at the front desk — not the main community entrance.

CoachesKelly, Shanna & Samantha

ScheduleSeven days a week

PoolHeated saltwater indoor · 90°F

Second Location Holbrook Acworth indoor pool and spa

Holbrook Acworth

4491 S Main St, Acworth, GA 30101

Our west-side senior living community location, with the same expert instruction in a heated saltwater indoor pool. Convenient access for North Atlanta families. Enter at the main entrance and follow the signs to the saline pool.

CoachesShanna

ScheduleThursday & Friday afternoons

PoolHeated saltwater indoor · 90°F

Before You Swim

How to get started

Four simple steps before your first lesson at Holbrook Woodstock or Acworth.

Create an Account

Visit our scheduling page and click "Sign Up" in the top right corner to create your free account.

Complete Waiver

Submit the family waiver — one per family, covers all siblings.

Book Your Lesson

Select your coach, location, and time. Confirm and you're set.

Swim & Grow

Show up and build lifelong confidence in the water.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Read our full policies

How do I register and book my first lesson?

Booking is simple — three steps:

Step 1: Click "Book Now" to access our scheduler. Click "Sign Up" in the top right to create your email login.

Step 2: Complete the "Required Waivers" form (free, one per family, covers siblings). This is not an appointment.

Step 3: Select your coach, location, and time. Confirm, and you're booked. You'll input a credit card to confirm the account, but you won't be charged until you book.

What ages do you teach?

6 months and older.

What are the different skills that you teach?

Happy Baby Water Time (starting at 6 months of age)
Safety and Survival Skills
Beginning Strokes
Swim Team Ready
Advanced Stroke and Race Technique

What should we bring to a lesson?

Swimsuit
Towel
Goggles are optional, only ones comfortable in the water
We supply most equipment — if any extra equipment is requested, that is handled on an individual basis

What is your cancellation policy?

For individual lessons, cancel by 8:00am on the Monday that the week of lessons begins to avoid billing; Monday lessons follow the 48-hour rule. After that deadline, cancellations made at least 48 hours ahead are refunded 50%. Under 48 hours or a no-show is charged the full lesson fee. Rescheduling 48+ hours ahead carries no penalty, and sick cancellations are rescheduled within two weeks at no charge. Subscription packages can be cancelled any time before the renewal date. See our full policies →

Can I buy a private lesson and divide the 30 minutes how I’d like?

Yes. Lessons are sold in 30 minutes, and how that time is divided between your children is up to you. One lesson can be one child for the full thirty, two children at fifteen minutes each, or three at ten. Book two lessons and four children can each have fifteen.

The important part is simply to book the amount of time you want — we sort the split out with you at the pool. This is different from a semi-private, where two swimmers are in the water at the same time for the whole lesson. See how it works →

Do you offer group lessons?

We specialize in private and semi-private (2 swimmers) lessons. Small groups of 3–4 swimmers are available upon request — contact us at swimmingandbeyond@gmail.com to arrange. We don't offer large group classes, because individualized instruction is what produces real water safety and skill.

Are your coaches certified?

Yes — all of our coaches are certified swim instructors. We are also certified Swim Angelfish Swim Whisperers Level One, specialized training for teaching swimmers with autism, sensory sensitivities, ADHD, and other unique needs. Kelly personally trains and mentors every coach on the Swimming and Beyond team.

Can you certify a swim test for camps?

Yes, all of our instructors can administer and sign off on a water safety test for swim camps and/or outdoor camps.

Is basic water safety taught?

Water safety is at the core of everything we teach, especially for the youngest swimmers. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1–4 in the United States. Starting with our Happy Baby Water Time classes, and throughout our program, we design everything to be based on body awareness, breath control, and safety habits — the building blocks of a lifetime of confidence and survival in the water.

Building confidence through development of safety, survival and swimming skills.