Testimonials
CALM CONFIDENCE
"Rachel taught both of my daughters to swim. Years ago, my oldest daughter was fearless at age 2 and made us all very nervous around water. Rachel taught her at that age, and in a short time to float, to look for the edge, and to get out safely. Teaching her to make good choices, Rachel helped keep her safe and learn to swim. Years later my youngest daughter, age 5, was fairly comfortable in the pool, but did not know any strokes yet and was not confident floating. But after a week, Rachel taught her the foundations of freestyle and backstroke, and floating. She needs continued practice to hone her skills, but Rachel gave her the tools and I am so grateful. My girls love Ms. Rachel and are now much more cautious and safe around water. I recommend her to anyone because of her calm confidence in her teaching. She can work with children who are afraid of water as well as those who seem fearless." - Sarah, mother of Alice
CALMS AN ANXIOUS HEART
"Ms. Rachel is the BEST. She has the perfect way of calming an anxious child's heart and an anxious momma's heart while sharing important swim skills. She helps children naturally progress through different swim skills building confidence and enjoyment of the water," - Annie, mother of James
SWIMMING LIKE A FISH
"Ms. Rachel is the absolute best! There is no comparison between other swim teachers and herself. Whenever I have seen a toddler swimming like a fish, parents always respond with 'you’ve got to go to Ms. Rachel!' She has so much patience with her students; it is absolutely amazing. You go in thinking that your child won’t listen, but then you just watch in amazement. I feel so much better being around water after my son has had 2 years with her. I can’t wait for my younger son to take lessons with her. She makes an effort to get to know each child that walks through the door! Thanks Ms. Rachel!"
- Maureen, mother of Loughran
"Rachel Kenyon is truly amazing. If you are looking for an exceptional swim teacher - seriously look no further! We have taken swim lessons from Ms. Rachel for the last several years and plan to continue with her for many years to come. The rapport she has with kids of various ages is so impressive and encouraging. She has such a calming and reassuring presence, while still making sure the kids do what they need to do to be safe in the pool. She truly cares about her students and makes you feel like part of her family! My children have completed their lessons with a healthy fear of the water and with a confidence that they know what they are doing and how to be safe in the pool."
- Leigh Ella, mother of Walter, Harvey and Charlotte
HEALTHY FEAR
JUST TEN LESSONS
"Ms. Rachel is the most incredible swim teacher in Jacksonville. I drive an hour round trip for two weeks of lessons for my little girls and it’s 100% worth it. Ms. Rachel is patient, consistent, kind and she gets results. How you can teach a two year old to swim in just 10 lessons is beyond me! We feel like we hit the 'swimming lesson jackpot' with Ms. Rachel!" - Haley, mother of Lucille and Arlen
ENCOURAGING YET FIRM
"My son who was six years old had a huge fear of swimming. He had taken swim lessons every summer since he was two and still cried hysterically when putting his head under water. He would hang onto the side of the pool and wasn't able to participate with his friends who were playing and swimming around. We found Rachel through a friend and she was absolutely amazing. Not only was she compassionate, patient and understanding, but she got him swimming confidently in less than two weeks. He has had the best summer and swims all over the pool, dives under water in the deep end and made so many fun memories with his friends. She also did a fantastic job teaching my two year old daughter to swim during her first experience with swim lessons. She gets right in the pool and does her three hair-dos and rocket kicks. I cannot recommend Rachel highly enough, she is a top notch instructor and gave my children so much encouragement while also being firm with them. She's the best!" - Courtney, mother of Emma Grace and Joshua