Confident swimmers aren't born.

Confident swimmers aren't born.
They're coached, splash by splash.

They're coached, splash by splash

Bear Swim Academy is a premier learn-to-swim school for infants through teens — plus stroke correction for competitive swimmers and a land-based Homeschool PE program families love.

Heated Pool

Comfortable all year-round

Safety-Certified Team

CPR, first aid & lifeguard trained

Small Class Ratios

Real attention, real progress

Covered pool

Lessons run rain or shine

One academy, every stage of the journey.

From your first time in the water to a competitive swimmer refining their flip
turn — and homeschool families needing a real PE credit — we’ve built a program
for where your swimmer is right now.

Learn-to-swim at Bear Swim Academy in Forest Hills, Kloof, Upper Highway
Ages 1 year - adult

Learn-to-swim

Water confidence for everyone: encouraging developmental milestones for kids of all ages, and tailored coaching for adults learning to swim.

Stroke Introduction for swimmers at Bear Swim Academy, Forest Hills, Kloof, Upper Highway children in Kloof
Ages 7+

Stroke Introduction

Expert stroke instruction for every level: featuring smooth technique transitions for young swimmers and foundational stroke development for growing children.

Competitive swimming stroke correction coaching
Ages 7+ · Club & HS swimmers

Stroke Correction

1-on-1 and small-group technique work for swimmers chasing speed, efficiency, or a spot on a competitive team.

Homeschool physical education and aquatics classes in Kloof
All Grades

Homeschool PE

Full-Spectrum Homeschool PE for All Grades: Outdoor fitness, gym workouts, swimming, and fun. Join a program and socialise with other like minded kids.

From first splash
to perfect stroke

Expert instruction tailored to every stage
of your child’s development.
Help your child become a confident young swimmer at Bear Swim Academy, Forest Hills, Kloof, Upper Highway
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Premier learn-to-swim instruction for babies through teens, plus stroke correction and homeschool aquatics PE

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