Oak City Swim School

Providing water safety and swim lessons to Raleigh, NC since 2001.

About

Our Swim School

We base our teaching philosophy on these two concepts: we believe everyone should know how to swim and that every child should be taught respect for the water and appropriate behaviors for staying safe around the water.

Formerly Gypsy Swim School, Oak City Swim School is located in East Raleigh and here for swimming needs! We are a private, indoor school that teaches all levels of swimmers! We focus on water safety skills to keep everyone safe and work with everyone at every level. Our classes range from parent and tot where we train the parents, as much as the children, in water safety skills and how to self-rescue; to adults looking to tweak their strokes to become more comfortable swimmers. The goal of our program is to help each student master life-long swim skills, develop good judgement around the water, and appreciate the true value of regular vigorous physical activity in staying healthy in body and mind.

Our indoor pool is heated year-round to 88 degrees and perfect for those just getting started! With the shallow end starting at 3 feet, we welcome all those that might not know how to swim or might be tackling a long-harbored fear. We also believe that swimming is for everyone and love working with people that have different abilities, physical or not. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to swim, or how to swim better, we’re here for you!

The shallow end of our pool visible with the deep end in the background with the back door and swim lesson equipment.The deep end of the pool looking back towards the shallow end with the back doors visible.The shallow end of our pool deck from the view point of the entrance doors.Our chair lift is in the foreground, next to the pool edge, and some of our swim lesson equipment is in the back, including kick boards and pool noodles.The view of our swimmer waiting room from on the pool deck.View of the shallow end of our pool, the entrance door, and the exit door for classes.View of our whole pool, including the deep end , shallow end, and pool doors.View of the shallow end of our pool, the entrance door, and the exit door for classes.Our waiting room also has a few book shelves where we keep children's books to read.The view of the pool deck from the left window in the swimmer waiting room.We have six changing rooms in the swimmer waiting room, they are in rainbow colors on the right hand side of the room as you enter.We have six changing rooms in the swimmer waiting room. Inside there is a chair and hooks to hang things.Our check-in board is located on the side of the wall in the swimmer waiting room. This will list all the classes, students, and hold the student color / number cards to guide them to their instructor.Our swim office window and sea life mural. The side door many people use for swim entrances is in the background.Our exit doors and windows where swimmers will leave their classes. This is a normal place for family members to watch.The view from our hallway window that is located about half way down the pool.The deep end of our pool with some scuba equipment hanging on the walls.The deep end of our pool near the tank station with the shallow end and back doors visible in the background.Our saltwater fish tank with several species of aquatic life supported in it.Our Axolotl tank with our store pet: Axel

Our Staff

Our staff is trained to teach water safety lessons based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum for swimmers 6 months through adult. Our training program is 20 hours of classroom work and 40 hours of in-water training. Each candidate must pass a written exam and a practical exam in order to be assigned classes. Our staff is provided on going training to enhance and develop their teaching skills. All staff is trained to respond to pool emergencies, first aid, CPR and pool safety.

Meet Our Staff

Our Aquatic Facility

We’re lucky to share our space with two other amazing companies! Gypsy Divers is our scuba shop and your possible next step! After you learn to swim with us, learn to dive with us!

A shot of the scuba store from the entrance. Mannequins are set up to display 3 different scuba systems and shelves display the scuba and snorkeling equipment.

Gypsy Divers

Scuba training, equipment, and travel!

Gypsy Divers
The Airtech sign hangs above the entrance to the work stations.

AirTech Scuba Services

Scuba equipment service

Airtech Scuba Services