Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Swim Lessons for All Ages in North Royalton, OH
Founded in 1988 by Anna Paliwoda, Swim Of Things is a family-owned and operated swim school dedicated to teaching life-saving water skills to students of all ages. Our mission is to provide personalized, safety-focused instruction through a thoughtfully designed curriculum that emphasizes individual progress and confidence-building. With decades of combined experience, our certified instructors deliver tailored lessons for infants, children, and adults, ensuring each student receives strategic placement and attentive guidance.We maintain rigorous training standards for our staff, requiring over 50 hours of in-class preparation before independent teaching. Our approach combines innovative techniques with proven methods to create safer swimmers, reflected in testimonials praising our effectiveness and dedication. As a community staple in North Royalton, Ohio, we offer specialized programs including swim team preparation, water exercise classes, and scout badge certification while maintaining a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio for optimal learning.
Services
Swim Lessons
Adult Swimming
Birthday Parties
Water Exercise
Scout Certification
Swim Team Prep
Open Swim
Private Instruction
Group Classes
Safety Training
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Maintain a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio for personalized attention
- Instructors complete 50+ hours of specialized training before teaching
- Specialized curriculum developed by experienced swim professionals
- Family-owned operation with 38 years of local community experience
- Offer adaptive programs for water babies through competitive swimmers
Associations and certifications
- WSI
- CPO
What people say
Unequaled instruction
Wonderful staff
Method of teaching
Can now swim laps
Loves the program
Services
Swim Lessons
Structured water safety courses for ages 4 months and up. Certified instructors use progressive curriculum to develop swimming proficiency through small group classes. Focus on breath control, floating, stroke technique, and safety skills. Classes categorized by age and ability from water babies to competitive swimmers.
Adult Swimming
Personalized instruction for adults of all skill levels. Programs address fear reduction, stroke refinement, and water confidence. Certified instructors adapt techniques for recreational swimmers and triathletes. Emphasis on rhythmic breathing and efficient stroke mechanics in private or small group settings.
Birthday Parties
Two-hour aquatic celebration packages with pool access and amenities. Includes games, decorations, and supervision. Options for pool time versus party room usage. Pricing based on guest count with equipment provided. Deposit required for reservations with specific cancellation policies.
Water Exercise
Therapeutic 30-minute sessions for fitness and rehabilitation. Certified instructors guide participants through resistance training using water properties. Equipment provided for arthritis therapy, sports training, or injury recovery. Small group format with personalized intensity levels.
Swim Team Prep
Specialized instruction for competitive swimmers. Focus on race starts, turns, and stroke refinement. Coaches evaluate technique efficiency and power application. Designed for athletes transitioning to swim team environments with emphasis on endurance and competitive skills.
People
Anna Paliwoda
Founding Owner
Established Swim Of Things in 1988 after 20+ years teaching experience. Developed foundational curriculum and training standards. Continued teaching for 30+ years before passing leadership to her children.
Albert Paliwoda
Owner/Head Coach
Son of Anna Paliwoda with BA in Public Communications. Certified WSI and CPO instructor. Develops water baby curriculum since 2003. Oversees coaching staff and instructional methodology.
Alana Paliwoda
Owner/Lead Coach
Daughter of Anna Paliwoda with WSI and CPO certifications. Teaching since age 14. Focuses on student motivation and achievement. Ensures consistent instructional quality across all class levels.
Lisa Hanchuk
Educational Program Manager
BA in Early Childhood Education with WSI certification. Manages curriculum development since 2008. Coordinates student placement and progress tracking systems.
Amber Barbeck
Office Manager
Early childhood education graduate with double major. Handles administrative operations since 2021. Coordinates scheduling and parent communications while assisting classroom instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for infants starting at 4 months through adults. Programs include water babies, preschool levels, youth swim teams, and adult lessons.
Are parents allowed in the pool during lessons?
For water baby classes, parents participate under instructor guidance. Older children classes require independent participation with certified instructors.
What certifications do your instructors hold?
All instructors maintain WSI (Water Safety Instructor) and CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certifications with 50+ hours of specialized training before teaching.
Do you offer private swim lessons?
We maintain small group ratios (4:1) for personalized attention. Private instruction options available upon request with additional fees.
What safety protocols are in place?
Our curriculum emphasizes water safety skills including breath control, floating, climbing out, and emergency response techniques in every lesson.
Can we rent pool time outside of classes?
Open swim sessions and birthday party rentals available. Reservations required with refundable deposits. Public open swim fees apply for non-registered guests.
Reviews (5)
Rachel Arrowood
Jan 20, 2022
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The instructors are the best! They have a way of teaching fundamentals while having fun and being silly at the same time! The kids love it here!
Daniel Vorell
Nov 06, 2020
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The swimmer things is a great place. An excellent place to take your kid for swimming lessons I highly recommend it.
Kristina Stoffer
Nov 20, 2019
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Coaches are good. My daughter looks forward to her lesson every week. They make learning to swim fun! Different activities each class keep her interest.
Jackie L.
Dec 17, 2018
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Signed my 4 year old up from swim lessons here. The instructor was terrible! If your child is scared to do something, she screams at them. And if they don't respond to screaming (which never works - the kids just start crying) she kicks the kid out of class. My son went here for one week and every day, at least one kid would leave crying. Will never go back here again!!
Madeleine Michel
Nov 29, 2017
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My daughter began swim lessons here a couple years ago. I have seen so much improvement not only in her swim skills but also her sensory issues with swimming as well. She is autistic and I could not have picked a better swim school for her. Her swim coach is amazing and patient.
