Jan/Feb Session opens Dec. 15th!
For current openings, prices and class descriptions click below
Jan/Feb Session opens Dec. 15th!
For current openings, prices and class descriptions click below
About Ms. Carlie's Swim School
Our Mission
Our Services
Our Services
It is our goal that everyone who learns with us, learns to love and respect water in all of its forms as much as we do; and have the skills to make safe choices when around any body of water.
It is our belief that anyone can learn to swim if they enjoy being in the water. We offer a gentle and trauma free approach to swimming lessons. Having a strong foundation of safety and trust is key.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer private and semi-private lessons. Our specialty is working with beginner swimmers with a fear of water or different abilities. However, all swimmers, of any ability, ages 3 and up are welcome in our program.
Private and Semi-private Lessons are designed for ages 3 and up.
Semi-private classes are typically siblings or friends
We offer private and semi-private lessons. Our specialty is working with beginner swimmers with a fear of water or different abilities. However, all swimmers, of any ability, ages 3 and up are welcome in our program.
Private and Semi-private Lessons are designed for ages 3 and up.
Semi-private classes are typically siblings or friends with similar abilities, ages 3 and up.
Parent/Child classes for ages 6 months to 3 years will begin in March at the Bainbridge location and May for Seattle.
Current Class openings and prices can be found above in the Register Now link above.
Locations
Our Services
Locations
We have a new location on Bainbridge Island! It is a beautiful backyard oasis at 7930 NE Koura Rd. It is covered and heated! (Pictured above) The tent is heated along with the pool. The pool is kept at normal pool temp of 84 degrees and best suited for all swimmers, especially the bigger or more advanced swimmers during the winter months
We have a new location on Bainbridge Island! It is a beautiful backyard oasis at 7930 NE Koura Rd. It is covered and heated! (Pictured above) The tent is heated along with the pool. The pool is kept at normal pool temp of 84 degrees and best suited for all swimmers, especially the bigger or more advanced swimmers during the winter months. Classes begin October 5th, 2024
The Poulsbo Athletic Club Pool is indoors and very warm, around 90 degrees. It is a therapy pool that we share with PT patients and gym goers. This location is best suited for our smallest, most nervous or special needs swimmers. The address is 19611 7th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 behind Rite Aid and the old Poulsbo Albertsons location.
The Columbia City, Seattle winter location is a small pool covered by a dome at 5008 44th ave S, Seattle WA 98118. It is very warm, 90+ degrees and suited for very beginners due to size. The summer location is 5533 S Holly St. Seattle WA 98118. It is our largest pool kept at normal pool temp, 84 degrees, and suited for all swimmers.
Registration Dates and Meet Our Instructors
Registraion Dates
Registraion Dates
Registraion Dates
New swimmer registration opens every other month at 8am. The waitlist is always open for the current session.
Upcoming sessions and registration dates:
Jan./Feb. session: December 15th
March/April session: February 15th
May/June session: April 15th
July/Aug. session: June 15th
Sept./Oct. session: Aug. 15th
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New swimmer registration opens every other month at 8am. The waitlist is always open for the current session.
Upcoming sessions and registration dates:
Jan./Feb. session: December 15th
March/April session: February 15th
May/June session: April 15th
July/Aug. session: June 15th
Sept./Oct. session: Aug. 15th
Join our mailing list for automatic reminders and updates.
Priority registration is available the first two weeks of every other month for families who have the same time slot every week the previous session. Those swimmers can keep their time slot for upcoming sessions.
Teacher Carlie
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Registraion Dates
I am passionate about swimming and water safety. I have been a certified lifeguard, lifeguard trainer, swim instructor, swim instructor trainer and water fitness instructor for 25 years with both the American Red Cross and the YMCA. I began my Aquatics career at the NK Pool in Poulsbo when I took lifeguard training for High School P.E. wa
I am passionate about swimming and water safety. I have been a certified lifeguard, lifeguard trainer, swim instructor, swim instructor trainer and water fitness instructor for 25 years with both the American Red Cross and the YMCA. I began my Aquatics career at the NK Pool in Poulsbo when I took lifeguard training for High School P.E. way back in 1999. I continued to work there through college and beyond. I also taught at the Bainbridge Aquatics Center and the Silverdale YMCA before growing into the role of Aquatics Director for the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
During the pandemic, I began teaching swim lessons in my backyard in Seattle to try to meet the community needs not being met at the public facilities at that time. Teaching in a quieter, more controlled environment, I found my life work and purpose.
I specialize in working with those who struggle in a standard swim lesson programs, but work with anyone wanting to improve their swimming ability.
Teacher Marcella
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Teacher Marcella
I am a life long lover of water and competitive swimmer. I joined Ms. Carlie's Swim school in March of 2024 to learn how to combine my passion for water and love of educating and working with children. I am so excited to bring my background in early childhood education to this program.
New Instructors
New Instructors
New Instructors
Meet our newest instructors!
Ms. Sharon, Marcella and Jordan are taking new swimmers at the Bainbridge location beginning December!!! Register now
Teacher Sharon
New Instructors
New Instructors
Sharon has always loved the water and swimming. In her youth she participated in synchronized swimming and beach lifeguarding for teens. Sharon and her family moved to Bainbridge Island in 2017 when her daughter was one. She has since been volunteering at Happy Hooves and her daughter's school. She has decided to mix her passion for swimm
Sharon has always loved the water and swimming. In her youth she participated in synchronized swimming and beach lifeguarding for teens. Sharon and her family moved to Bainbridge Island in 2017 when her daughter was one. She has since been volunteering at Happy Hooves and her daughter's school. She has decided to mix her passion for swimming and working with children together to teach swim lessons with a focus on the neurodiverse swimmer.
Teacher Jordan
New Instructors
Teacher Jordan
Hello! I'm swim teacher Jordan!
I'm from Poulsbo and am a graduate of Western Washington University and returning to school to become an EMT. I was on a competitive swim team for 3 years and have been known to take a dip in the Puget Sound at any time of the year! Some of my other hobbies are paddleboarding, soccer, and cycling! I love ge
Hello! I'm swim teacher Jordan!
I'm from Poulsbo and am a graduate of Western Washington University and returning to school to become an EMT. I was on a competitive swim team for 3 years and have been known to take a dip in the Puget Sound at any time of the year! Some of my other hobbies are paddleboarding, soccer, and cycling! I love getting outside and active, especially with family and friends and I'm excited to share the joy of swimming with you and your kids!