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Accelerated Swim Lessons for Young Children
At Triton Tykes, we specialize in teaching children as young as 18 months to swim through our intensive, seven-day program. Our method, refined over decades by Coach Tom Bradbury and further developed by Coach John, focuses on building confidence and safety in the water through daily 10-minute sessions. Since 2013, our team has successfully taught thousands of children nationwide, with instructors trained in Atlanta, Honolulu, Savannah, Seattle, and New Jersey. Our approach ensures children learn to reach pool edges independently, fostering lifelong water safety. We prioritize personalized instruction, with parents joining sessions on the final days to continue skill development at home.Our proven system has transformed hesitant swimmers into confident ones, with testimonials highlighting dramatic improvements in just one week. We also offer private backyard pool sessions for groups of five or more. Our team combines extensive experience in swim instruction, child development, and education to deliver effective, child-centered lessons. We emphasize consistent practice, gentle guidance, and measurable outcomes, ensuring families see tangible progress. Our commitment to quality and safety has made us a trusted choice for parents seeking reliable swim education.
Services
Swim Lessons
Private Sessions
Water Safety Training
Parent Coaching
Backyard Pool Programs
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Our 7-day program guarantees measurable swimming progress
- Instructors trained in the Bradbury Method with decades of experience
- Personalized 10-minute daily sessions for focused learning
- Proven success with over 94,000 children taught system-wide
- Parent participation ensures continued skill development at home
What people say
Dramatic improvement
Lifelong water safety
Gentle teaching
Measurable progress
Parent involvement
Services
Swim Lessons
Our 7-day swim program teaches children 18 months and older essential water safety skills through daily 10-minute sessions. Instructors use the Bradbury Method to build confidence and independence in the water. Parents participate during final days to continue skill development at home.
Private Sessions
Custom swim instruction available at private residential pools with a minimum of five participants. Requires heated pool access for seven consecutive days. Ideal for families seeking flexible scheduling and personalized attention in their own environment.
Water Safety Training
Specialized instruction focusing on emergency response skills including reaching pool edges and using stairs. Designed for children 2.5 years and older to develop independent safety techniques through consistent daily practice and reinforcement.
Parent Coaching
Guidance sessions for parents to continue skill development at home. Teaches proper techniques for reinforcing swimming abilities and safety practices learned during the 7-day program through structured practice routines.
Backyard Programs
Custom swim instruction conducted at client's private pools. Requires minimum five participants and seven-day pool access. Combines structured lessons with personalized attention in familiar environments to enhance learning comfort and effectiveness.
People
Coach John
Lead Instructor
Former US Air Force pilot with 6 seasons of swim instruction experience. Trained under Coach Tom Bradbury for 3 seasons and has taught thousands of children since 2013 using the Bradbury Method.
Coach Bobby
Swim Instructor
Former pediatric neurosurgery researcher with scientific approach to child development. Joined Triton Tykes in 2024 after seeing success with his own children. Combines research background with practical swim instruction techniques.
Christine
Business Manager
Manages operations and IT systems for Triton Tykes. Former corporate professional with 23 years of marriage and two daughters. Applies management information systems expertise to support swim instruction programs.
Patrick Cunningham
Assistant Instructor
Second Lieutenant in US Marine Corps teaching second season. Learned from Coach John's methods while working with thousands of children. Brings military discipline and structured approach to swim instruction.
Coach Tom Bradbury
Founder Method
Legendary swim instructor with 50-year career teaching 94,000+ children. Developed the Bradbury Method adopted by Triton Tykes. Trained Coach John and multiple instructors nationwide before passing in 2022.
Questions
What age can children start swim lessons?
Children can begin our program at 18 months old with our specialized introductory swim lessons.
How long does the swim program last?
Our intensive program runs for seven consecutive days with 10-minute daily sessions for optimal learning.
Do parents participate in lessons?
Yes, parents join sessions on days 3-4 to learn how to continue skill development at home.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Atlanta, Buckhead, Honolulu, Savannah, Seattle, and New Jersey with trained instructors.
Can I schedule private pool lessons?
Yes, private sessions require a residential heated pool and minimum five participants for seven-day programs.
What's your success rate with children?
Our method has proven 100% successful in teaching children to swim confidently in seven days.
Reviews (6)
Christin Lesley Davis
Jul 29, 2021
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I can’t recommend them enough. My three year old was terrified to go under and screamed through the entire lesson the first day. Every day got a little better and by the end of the week he was swimming so well and happy about it!
NaKisha Hammon
Jul 27, 2021
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Wonderful experience this week with Coach John and Coach Ginnie! my son loves them both, and they have a firm yet nurturing approach to teaching the important life skill of swimming! highly recommend. we will be back next summer with my youngest.
Tailyr D.
May 29, 2021
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I would not recommend Triton Tykes, Coach John, or Coach Ginnie. My son's first day of lessons went fine, he was very nervous as he has never swam before but all of the kids were as well. The second day my husband came to watch our son (3 years old), Coach John looked at my husband and said "I'll tell you one thing he's not a pu$$y!" He said this while holding my 3 year old child. My husband and I were completely taken a back and considered cancelling the lessons at that point. But I really wanted my kiddo to be swim safe and I convinced myself that I was overreacting.
Candace Hixson
May 03, 2021
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My two boys took lessons with John and Jenny last summer and I couldn’t love these coaches more! My boys (3 and 5 at the time) were both swimming within a couple of days and learned lessons that will stay with them forever - and I gained tools to help them refresh what they learned year after year. I can’t say enough good things about our experience!
Janey Johnson Cauette
Apr 29, 2021
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We are forever grateful to Triton Tykes Coach John and Coach Ginnie!! We tried lessons last year with our oldest (4yo) and she did make some progress but it was soooo slow and she was still terrified of putting… her head in the water after months of lessons. I had watched all the videos on their website to see other kids’ transformations but I was still amazed watching my girls. Day 4 I really fought back tears watching their progress and how well they were doing. Then to get to see them continue to grow more and more confident each day. It was just the best!!! A wonderful investment
Kristine Swisher
Aug 04, 2020
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Best investment we have ever made for our family! His coaching is worth it's weight in gold. You will not be disappointed!
