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Seahorse Swim School teaches water safety, instills water confidence while increasing overall fitness
Our students are taught with patience, encouragement and expertise
Our clients describe our teachers to be:
“Safe, intuitive, fun, creative, encouraging, positive, patient, gentle, efficient, friendly, energetic and enthusiastic.”

LOCATIONS & PROGRAMS

What we offer at Seahorse Swim Academy
Private Swim Lessons (ages 3 and up)
 Calm, Serene, Distraction free environment
 Warm Water!
 All lessons taught by Tiffany Harmon, professional swim instructor

What we offer at Elk’s Lodge
Group swim lessons (levels 1-4)
Parent Tot swim classes (6mo+)
Private (1:1), semi-private (2:1) swim lessons
 PODs (3 or more swimmers. PODs are made up with your friends/family)
Water Watcher Presentations
WARM WATER. Always heated to 84°

Parent Tot at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge

Parent Toddler Swim Classes are offered for infants 6 months and up.

Private Lessons

Perfect for those “stuck” at a level or needing to improve their strokes fast. All ages, levels and abilities are encouraged to sign up for private or semi-private lessons.

Group Lessons at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge

Group lessons including parent tot, level 1-4 and Jr. Guard prep classes are offered at the Elks Lodge in 2026.

Lifeguard Services

We offer American Red Cross certified lifeguards who will ensure a safe environment for your private parties and special events.

Red Cross Certification

Get your Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Certification from American Red Cross Instructor Trainer Tiffany Harmon.

Adult Swim Lessons

Beginners to advanced. We cater our lessons based on the goals of the individual learner.

Announcements

Swim lessons are offered Tues and Sat mornings April through September seasonally as of 2026.

Private lessons with Tiffany Harmon at the Seahorse Swim Academy offered April – September 2026. Available to ages 3+. Please complete the SWIM LESSON INTEREST FORM. We look forward to swimming with you soon!

About Tiffany Harmon & Seahorse Swim School

Tiffany Harmon, owner, Seahorse Swim School

 Tiffany Harmon is the owner and lead instructor of Seahorse Swim School, Inc. With nearly four decades of experience in aquatic safety and swim instruction, Tiffany considers herself a trusted resource for the Santa Cruz community.

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Voted Best Swim School in the Good Times

Seahorse Swim School Voted Best Of-by-Good-Times-2024
Seahorse Swim School

We look forward to teaching you to swim!

Our pools are heated  to or above 82 degrees. At Seahorse Swim School we believe swimming is a lifelong, life-saving skill!

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