our story
Our New Location Opening Spring 2025!
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Our New Location Opening Spring 2025! 𓇼
Est. 2018
Squiddles Swim School, founded by Anatasia Dewald, is dedicated to teaching essential swimming and survival skills to individuals of all ages. Motivated by a deeply personal loss, the tragic drowning of her twin children, Devin and Conner, at their daycare center; Anatasia established Squiddles to help other families avoid similar heartbreak.
The opening of Squiddles Swim School pays homage to the 15+ years of dedication that Anatasia has since put toward teaching children and parents the importance of safety around the pool. With a passion for safety and prevention at our core, we are committed to providing children and adults alike with expert swimming instruction and life-saving skills.
our commitment
Squiddles Swim School is more than a swim instruction facility; it's a community dedicated to preventing drowning through education, skill development, and advocacy. We believe that with proper training and awareness, drowning incidents are preventable, and we strive to make a positive impact, one swimmer at a time.
Our Foundation Begins With
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🛟 Survival First, Always
The focus is on teaching life-saving survival skills before swimming, ensuring children are equipped to handle emergencies in the water. No parent should ever experience the loss of a child to drowning.
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🌊 Confidence in the Water, Confidence in Life
Water safety lessons build confidence, empowering children and families to face life’s challenges with strength and resilience.
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🚫 No Shortcuts, No Excuses
Safety is non-negotiable. We do not cut corners or rely on flotation devices as a substitute for skill-building. We teach real survival skills, ensuring every child leaves with the ability to survive an aquatic accident.
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🤝 Community Over Competition
We collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and organizations to create a shared culture of water safety, making safety education accessible to all.
Our Programs
At Squiddles Swim School, we offer a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of swimmers of all ages and abilities.