OUR VISION

We envision a world where every individual with special needs feels confident and capable in the water. Through decades of specialized experience and a commitment to instructor training that’s tailored to the unique needs of every student, we aim to set the standard for adaptive swim instruction — creating life-changing progress, one swimmer at a time.

THOUSANDS OF SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS TAUGHT

-SINCE 1996-

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE IN ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

🌊Phoenix Swim Academy is Southern California’s leading provider of adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, we proudly serve children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory challenges, physical disabilities, and other developmental or cognitive conditions.

💛We are the #1 recommended swim school by many local Financial Management Services (FMS) providers and regional center coordinators. We proudly support clients through Inland Regional Center (IRC), San Diego Regional Center (SDRC), and the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC).

🧡Our team works closely with Self-Determination Program (SDP) families and their coordinators to provide regional center-funded swim lessons that are safe, supportive, and personalized. We handle all documentation and invoicing to streamline the process for your family and your FMS provider.

☀️Each of our instructors receives individualized, hands-on training in adaptive aquatics, including sensory-friendly strategies, nonverbal communication support, and skill modifications tailored to each student’s needs. All team members are CPR-certified, water safety trained, and mentored directly by April Mate, co-founder and expert in special needs swim instruction since 1996.

👋🏼We also have multiple team members fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to support our Deaf and Hard of Hearing swimmers.

🗺️Families travel from near and far to access our trusted adaptive swim program. Many drive 30 to 50+ miles to train with our experienced team because they know real progress happens here.

📍Yorba Linda Location

Our Yorba Linda swim program supports families across Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills, La Habra, Orange, Villa Park, Tustin, and Eastvale.

We also welcome families from Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, and the San Gabriel Valley.

📍Menifee Location

Our Menifee swim school welcomes swimmers from Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet, Perris, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, French Valley, and Moreno Valley.

We also serve families who drive in from Fallbrook, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, and other North San Diego County communities.

☀️Phoenix Swim Academy is highly recommended by local occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, regional center caseworkers, and FMS providers throughout Southern California. Whether you're a short drive away or traveling from hours out, you’ll find a swim program that’s truly built around your swimmer’s needs.

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