PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION PROGRESSIVE SKILL-BUILDING MEASURABLE PROGRESS
Skill-Building Swim Lessons
For Ages 3+, Teens and Adults.
Developing Confident,
Proficient Swimmers
In our Progressive Swim Program, we help every student become a confident, proficient swimmer through personalized instruction, our Progressive Skill-Building Method, and our motivating Skill Token System.
CURRICULUM
WETS Progressive Swim Program
In our program, every swimmer follows a personalized progression plan focused on building confidence, foundational stills, stroke techniques, and endurance.
Our skills-focused program meets swimmers where they are, helping them continuously improve lesson by lesson. In small class sizes, Certified WETS Swim Instructors guide students through Stages 1 and 2 of WETS Skill Progressions, reinforcing proper techniques and celebrating growth with our motivating Skill Token System.
Whether a student is learning to swim for the first time, overcoming water fear, or preparing for club, competition or another aquatic pursuit, they graduate from our program equipped with skills and confidence to swim well for life.
PROGRESSIVE SKILL-BUILDING METHOD
Mastering Foundational Skills
At WETS, we believe that every swimmer’s journey begins with mastering a sequence of swim skills that come together to form a proficient stroke. Our Progressive Skill-Building Method focuses on teaching one foundational skill at a time, with an emphasis on practicing proper technique to develop positive muscle memory from the start.
By breaking down the coordinated movements of a stroke—from initiation to completion—into manageable steps, swimmers gain new abilities with ease and efficiency. With each lesson, they build confidence as they progress toward learning the next skill in their progression.
Our Progressive Skill-Building Method not only accelerates skill development but also prepares swimmers to coordinate their skills into the four foundational swim strokes. In stage two of their development, swimmers expand their endurance and refine their technique, completing all skill progressions to become confident, proficient swimmers.
WATER SAFETY AND SWIM SKILLS
Developing Confident, Proficient Swimmers
Every element of our program is designed to provide students with the most effective way to learn water safety and develop their swim skills correctly. Certified WETS Instructors teach water safety and use a hands-on approach to demonstrate and teach each skill with the proper technique and form. By engaging students in their learning with questions, cues, and physical guidance, every lesson is interactive and tailored to help each swimmer progress.
personalized INSTRUCTION
Developed by our founder Donna Morel, our program is tailored to each swimmer's stage of development, skill, and comfort.
consistent START POSITIONS
Every movement begins with a consistent body position, building muscle memory, proper alignment and control for stroke development.
emphasizing proper technique
Certified WETS Swim Instructors are trained to anticipate errors proactively, ensuring swimmers develop proper technique from the start.
small class sizes
Our small class sizes enable personalized attention, helping each swimmer grow with confidence and more ease.
SKILL TOKENS AND WRISTBANDS
Our proprietary Skill Token System celebrates every skill achievement, motivating and engaging swimmers as they progress and collect tokens.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
All WETS Swim Instructors are certified through WETS Pro and trained to teach our program, delivering a consistent experience.
CORE VALUES
The Heart of Every Lesson,
Interaction, and Milestone
At WETS, how we teach is just as important as what we teach. Our values guide every lesson, interaction, and milestone in the water. We believe behind every confident swimmer is a team and a mission grounded in personalization, safety, hospitality, and excellence - values that shape the WETS learning experience.
PERSONALIZATION
We Teach Swimmers - Not Levels.
Every swimmer learns differently, and our approach is designed to adapt. Through our small class sizes and Skill Progression Method, we deliver personalized instruction that builds confidence and helps students continuously improve.
SAFETY
Swimming Proficiency For Life
Our work is rooted in building water-safe communities. From how we train our Instructors to teaching each swim skill, safety is at the core of everything we do. We teach proper technique from the start, helping swimmers develop proficient swim skills for life.
HOSPITALITY
Every Interaction Leaves An Impression
We lead with warmth, respect, and intention. From greeting swimmers on deck to celebrating their progress, we create a welcoming environment where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. To us, hospitality means being generous with our attention and thoughtful in our teaching, creating a sense of belonging for every swimmer.
EXCELLENCE
Progress They Can Feel
Excellence at WETS means more than quality instruction—it’s about teaching with precision, purpose, and care. With each demonstrated skill, swimmers earn tangible recognition through Skill Tokens they collect on WETS Wristbands. This system replaces traditional report cards with real-time motivation—helping students stay engaged, and develop a growth mindset as they advance.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Donna Morel
Visionary Swim Educator & CEO
Donna Morel is a visionary in swim education, an award-winning Master Instructor Trainer, and a Water Safety and Lifesaving Swim Instructor with over 55 years of generational aquatic expertise. She developed WETS Progressive Swim Program and Skill-Building Method to provide a more effective way for students to master foundational swim skills, develop correct stroke techniques with proper form, learn essential water safety, and become confident, proficient swimmers.
Her proven method accelerates students' progress by building their swim capabilities through a structured sequence of skills, improving techniques, and extending distances as they develop. When they graduate from WETS Progressive Swim Program, students are equipped with lifelong swimming skills to move through the water efficiently with confidence.
A former competitive swimmer and passionate advocate for water safety, Donna has taught tens of thousands of students and trained hundreds of instructors. Her commitment to drowning prevention, instructional excellence, and community impact is at the heart of every WETS lesson.
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
75
Skill Progressions
PREMIUM APARTMENTS
AND PENTHOUSES
25K+
Confident Swimmers
SHOPS, BOUTIQUES
AND RESTAURANTS
100K+
Swim Lessons
ACRES OF YARDS
AND GARDEN
300+
Trained Instructors
PERMANENT AND
SEASONAL RESIDENTS
