About Us
We believe...
Every child is a champion and that participating in swimming should be challenging and progressive, but never at the expense of fun or a child’s self-worth.
We recognize...
We believe...
That swimming should serve as a springboard for lifelong health and fitness, as well as an enduring source of validation and pride.
Learn About Our Founder...
School of Swimming began in the early 1980’s, started by Janet Zeal, a native of Canada, but with the internal workings of a Floridian! Originally, she was an RN working first in pediatrics, secondly in adult Surgical ICU/post-recovery. A move to Florida in the mid-1970’s with her husband and infant son brought them to an unfamiliar climate and unprecedented access to water.
It didn’t take long to realize the importance of knowing how to be safer around water, thus her son was immediately enrolled in a mom and tot swim class and by age 2, he was a fairly competent swimmer knowing the mechanics of swimming and floating.
Unable to return at the time to clinical nursing, Janet focused her energies towards water safety. Her company was born in 1980. Her mission became one of teaching the magic of swimming for safety, health, confidence, and fun! It’s a skill that lasts a lifetime……
Janet wants everybody to feel part of her family by spreading the love in the pool and partnering with parents in teaching swimming and water safety skills. In understanding that children have tender souls, the instructors work hard understanding and caring for each individual child, meeting their unique needs, and building a foundation of confidence, trust, and skill. The goal is to utilize all and every resource to gently and carefully create a path to learning to swim for each and every child.
Professional Qualifications
- RN BScHA
- Past USSSA Director 2001-2002 & 2004-2007
- Past USSSA Treasurer 2005-2014
- Recipient of USSSA Guiding Light Award 2007
- Speaker at USSSA National Conference
- Speaker at World Aquatic Baby Conference
- President of Safe Kids Board of Directors
- Maintains First Aid and CPR Certifications
Janet’s mission broadened in 2004 when she became involved in Safe Kids of NE Fl, helping them develop a water safety educational program and Water Safety Fair and producing the McDonald’s Safer 3 Water Safety Campaign which ran through 2017. She has also been a leader within the United States Swim School Association.
Swimming can serve as a springboard to lifelong health and fitness, be a vehicle for bonding within families and friends, and countless hours of fun in the sun! Because the program is developmental, it builds strength and skill year after year always focusing on improvement and safer swimmers. Come join us and see for yourselves! Enjoy the individual attention where learning is on the fast track. We love to see the smiles, the growing confidence, the successful swimmer.
We’re the best and we love what we do!
Learn About Our Founder...
School of Swimming began in the early 1980’s, started by Janet Zeal, a native of Canada, but with the internal workings of a Floridian! Originally, she was an RN working first in pediatrics, secondly in adult Surgical ICU/post-recovery. A move to Florida in the mid-1970’s with her husband and infant son brought them to an unfamiliar climate and unprecedented access to water.
It didn’t take long to realize the importance of knowing how to be safer around water, thus her son was immediately enrolled in a mom and tot swim class and by age 2, he was a fairly competent swimmer knowing the mechanics of swimming and floating.
Unable to return at the time to clinical nursing, Janet focused her energies towards water safety. Her company was born in 1980. Her mission became one of teaching the magic of swimming for safety, health, confidence, and fun! It’s a skill that lasts a lifetime……
Janet wants everybody to feel part of her family by spreading the love in the pool and partnering with parents in teaching swimming and water safety skills. In understanding that children have tender souls, the instructors work hard understanding and caring for each individual child, meeting their unique needs, and building a foundation of confidence, trust, and skill. The goal is to utilize all and every resource to gently and carefully create a path to learning to swim for each and every child.
Professional Qualifications
- RN BScHA
- Past USSSA Director 2001-2002 & 2004-2007
- Past USSSA Treasurer 2005-2014
- Recipient of USSSA Guiding Light Award 2007
- Speaker at USSSA National Conference
- Speaker at World Aquatic Baby Conference
- President of Safe Kids Board of Directors
- Maintains First Aid and CPR Certifications
Janet’s mission broadened in 2004 when she became involved in Safe Kids of NE Fl, helping them develop a water safety educational program and Water Safety Fair and producing the McDonald’s Safer 3 Water Safety Campaign which ran through 2017. She has also been a leader within the United States Swim School Association.
Swimming can serve as a springboard to lifelong health and fitness, be a vehicle for bonding within families and friends, and countless hours of fun in the sun! Because the program is developmental, it builds strength and skill year after year always focusing on improvement and safer swimmers. Come join us and see for yourselves! Enjoy the individual attention where learning is on the fast track. We love to see the smiles, the growing confidence, the successful swimmer.
We’re the best and we love what we do!
As an active member and current President of Safe Kids Northeast Florida, Janet has helped reach literally millions of people with a water safety message since 2005.
She introduced and has coordinated the McDonald’s trayliner and swim lessons reward program in our coalition region encompassing 18 counties, featuring the Safer 3 Drowning Prevention Message. Thank you for your guidance and support!
Cindy Dennis
Director, Safe Kids Northeast Florida
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