About Us
Shore Swim School formerly known as Shoobies Swim School is a family business founded in 2018 by a California Shoobie who married a Jersey Shore local.
We’re a locally-owned and independent swim school, fully insured and Red Cross lifeguard certified! With 35+ combined years of coaching and teaching families, we are the go-to swim instructors for Cape May County locals and visitors.
Each summer, we teach essential swimming and water-safety fundamentals, ensuring our students are confident and safe in the water at the Shore and beyond!
Our Ocean Safe curriculum is specifically designed to build confidence in and around the water, allowing you and your family to enjoy more time at the pool or the beach. We personalize our classes to meet your family’s unique needs and abilities, offering the convenience of a mobile swim school. Whether at your house, rental, or the beach, we bring the lessons to you, emphasizing safety, ocean readiness, and strong swimming skills.
Available for private lessons for the Summer of 2024 in Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, Cape May Court House, Cape May, & Cape May County!
Coach Celeste
Coach Kate
Coach Kerri
We can't wait to share our love of swimming & the shore with you and your family!
Our Method
Ocean Ready Swim Method: Beyond Survival
At Shore Swim School, we are dedicated to ensuring that all swimmers, from little ones to older kids, are not only safe in the water but also confidently ready to embrace the ocean. Our Ocean Ready Swim Method goes beyond basic survival skills, focusing on holistic water awareness and comfort for the entire family.
Progressive Swim-Float-Swim Approach
Our method begins with a progressive swim-float-swim approach, where swimmers gradually build their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Starting with basic swimming techniques, we transition to teaching essential floating skills, ensuring swimmers feel comfortable and secure in the water. Finally, we reinforce swimming abilities, allowing swimmers to confidently navigate the ocean.
Practical Play and Engaging Activities
We believe in the power of practical play to enhance learning and foster a love for swimming. Through engaging activities and games, swimmers of all ages can develop essential water safety skills while having fun in the process. Our instructors utilize interactive techniques to make learning enjoyable and effective for every participant.
Drills for Ocean Readiness
For older kids, we incorporate specialized drills to prepare them to be "Ocean Ready." These drills focus on strengthening swimming abilities and building water confidence, ensuring that swimmers are well-prepared to face the challenges of swimming in open water environments. With our Ocean Ready Swim Method, swimmers can feel confident and empowered to enjoy all that the ocean has to offer.
By following our Ocean Ready Swim Method, swimmers and their families can develop a strong foundation in water safety and swimming skills, enabling them to fully embrace the joys of swimming in the ocean while staying safe and confident.