Welcome

Hout Bay Swimming Academy, formerly known as Wendy’s Swim School, was founded in 2000 by Wendy Paarman.
What began as a small home-based learn-to-swim school, has now expanded to include a wide range of water-based activities.
All swimming activities take place in a 3-lane, 15m heated indoor pool found in the heart of Hout Bay’s beachside suburb or at a privately owned 25 m, outdoor pool situated on Valley Road. 
As the years have passed, many of Hout Bay’s children have seen themselves move through Wendy’s baby classes, on to individual learn-to-swim lessons and most recently, the more challenging squad training.
Wendy and her team of coaches are passionate and ensure that all lessons, classes and squads are taught with a patient, loving and encouraging approach.

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Our Classes

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Baby & AquaSensory (NEW) Swimming Classes

Our aquatic classroom is a sensory delight. Learn. Play. Grow. Combining almost 30 years of experience, mother & daughter duo,

Age4 - 24 Months
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Learn to Swim

Our one:one lessons are fun & imaginative. Child-led & unpressured. Learning to swim in a fun, loving and exciting structured

Age2 Years and up
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Mini-Squads

A perfect transition to squad training without feeling overwhelmed. We pair up swimmers with similar abilities.  They begin to swim

Age5 years and up
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Squads

Our squads are small enough for individual attention to strokes.  Our super squads ensure a level of swimming fitness.  A

Age7 years and up
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Aquacise Classes

Aquacise is a fantastic way to stay fit & healthy for ALL ages. Our classes cater for everyone. Our Aquacise

AgeAdults
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Adult Self-training/Rehabilitation

Our 2 pool venues are available for adults wishing to train themselves. Adults only. [Should you require assistance to ensure you

AgeAdults
Tution FeesFrom R460 p/m
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Nanny Safety Courses

8-week foundation program, introducing caregivers to water skills.   Our amazing nanny program introduces our amazing caregivers to swimming in a

AgeAdults
Tution FeesR300 per 8 session foundation course
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Our Classes

Our swimming program includes a week of learning using a fun theme to encourage imagination and keep our HBSA kids enthralled with learning to swim.

Under the sea, Space, Wild animals... oh the fun they will have

Baby & AquaSensory Swimming Classes

4-24 Months

Combining almost 30 years of experience, mother & daughter duo, Wendy & Jemma, would love to invite you and your baby to their wonderful, warm Aquatic Classroom.

Learn to Swim

2+ Years
Our one on one, individual lessons are fun, imaginative and structured around each individual child.

Learning to swim in a fun, loving and exciting structured lesson.

Mini - Squads

From 5 Years and up

A perfect bridge to introduce our little ones to Squad training without feeling overwhelmed.

Squads

From 7 Years and up

Our super squads are small enough for individual attention to strokes and ensures a level of swimming fitness. 

A perfect platform to increase confidence in school swimming programs, galas and nippers.   

Aquacise Classes

Adults

Aquacise is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy for ALL ages!!  Our classes cater for everyone.

Adult Self-training | Rehabilitation

Adults only
Our 2 pool venues are available for those who wish to self-train without a coach or use our warm waters to heal from injury or ailment.

[Should you require assistance to ensure you are gaining as much out of your swimming sessions, please book a one-on-one session to get you started and we’ll set you up with a progressive workout.]

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Testimonials

"Just the best swim school with a wonderful family atmosphere because it is a family-run by a family! We have been swimming here for years."
Helen
Parent
"Hout Bay Swim is our absolute favorite swim school! Both of my kids who are now 4 1/2 and almost 3 have been swimming here for years and I feel confident that they are both now pool safe and swimming confidently! All of the teachers are wonderful, friendly and fun."
Maggie
Parent
"Both our kids have been swimming with HBSA since they were born and they love it! Huge thanks to Wendy and team for all their great work thus far. A definite for all kids to learn to swim!"
Stuart
Parent

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