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Oak City Swim School, located at 3651 Bastion Ln, Raleigh, NC, is a premier indoor swim school offering a range of lessons for all ages, from infants to adults. It is dedicated to providing high-quality swim instruction in a safe, fun, and consistently warm environment.
The water in the pool(s) at Oak City Swim School is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 90-91 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Oak City Swim School consistently receives glowing reviews, particularly when compared to other swim schools, with parents noting a 'CLEAR difference' and 'game-changer' progress. Children, even those previously nervous or hesitant, show rapid and significant development in skills like floating, going underwater, and swimming confidently, often exceeding parent expectations. Instructors, including Kendall, Jess, and Coach Alyson, are highly praised for their amazing coaching, patience, effectiveness, ability to make learning fun, and dedication. The overall staff, including Jackie (director) and Maria (office manager), are commended for great customer service, helpfulness, organization, and passion. Parents also appreciate the school's focus on water safety, leading to increased confidence in their children's abilities.
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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July 13th, 2025Anthony and Kimberly Brunson
I can’t say enough about this place. We put our daughter in another swim school, and there is a CLEAR difference between the two. The previous school basically let her learn at her own pace, and after about 6 months, she made little to no progress. She was still nervous and hesitant, scared to leave the steps and had high anxiety about going underwater. So, my husband and I decided to pull her. She just hit her 2 month mark here at Oak City, with a group of 3 others her age, and her instructor Kendall has FAR EXCEEDED any expectations we had; especially based on our previous experience. Our daughter is willingly dunking herself underwater, she non-reluctantly goes to Kendall to practice new skills and she was floating on her back, on her own, last week! I’m almost in tears every week, witnessing her progress. Kendall is amazing with them! The staff is great; great customer service, extremely helpful and they show a clear passion for what they do…and highly organized!
July 22nd, 2024Sara Hine
Oak City Swim School is our family’s third attempt at swim lessons for our daughters so I can say from experience that what this school offers blows all the others out of the water. After every class, the kids are noticeably more confident and skilled. It’s been a game changer in our family. The kids are wanting to go swimming and show off their new skills and are even confident enough to swim past the breakers at the beach with no life vests. Best of all, they are on top of water safety and I’m as confident in my kids as they are. This school gets results. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable and dedicated and it shows.
June 24th, 2024Jessi Fasola
We have been attending Oak City Swim School since spring 2021 I believe. We love having this as a part of our routine since our kids were 6 months old. Jackie, the director, and Maria the office manager are both extremely helpful as you navigate classes and schedules. We went on vacation near a pool recently and both of my kids were such confident skilled swimmers - we are so happy with our experience here.
August 29th, 2023Billy Small
My 4-year old son enjoys coming here every time he has swim lessons. He has had the same instructor every week, Jess, and she is amazing! All of the instructors here are also excellent and my son's comfort level and swim skills have really progressed well!
December 15th, 2023Dakota Rava
I love this swim school, especially the incredible coaching of Coach Alyson! She is so wonderful with the little kids and super patient but also is no nonsense! She makes my 3 year old laugh and smile every time. She is great with him if he's having a meltdown and just makes swimming fun! I'm so glad we found this spot!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 1:30 – 4:00 PM |
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
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