Darya Swim Summer Program: Summer 2026
Who is the swim instructor?
Who is the swim instructor?
Who is the swim instructor?
Gazalle, started teaching swim lessons in 2003 while working as a life guard at the local Bellevue Aquatics Center. In 2007, due to the high demand from families and the lack of private and individualized swim lesson options, Gazalle decided to start her own swim program, called Darya Swim (darya means ocean in Farsi, Gazalle's first language).
She combines her love for empowering youth and people, academic and educational experience in teaching strategies and fostering a supportive environment that leads to positive growth and development as well as passion for supporting families, in her swim program. She loves seeing the progress both youth and adults make in just a few swim sessions every summer!
Gazalle is CPR certified, and offers swim lessons in a beautiful outdoor swimming pool in the Beacon Hill neighborhood in Seattle. She can't wait to meet you!
Swim programs:
Who is the swim instructor?
Who is the swim instructor?
Private Swim lesson: one on one swim lessons, recommended for those that would like to have the maximum amount of time and full attention during the swim session.
Semi private/small group lessons: Up to three swimmers. This option allows for peer modeling and socialization. If families do not know others to take part in the semi private or small group session, but are interested in this option, let Gazalle know and she can help setup the sessions.
Swim with me (Children under the age of 3 and parent/guardian) guided lessons: This will be offered to families with little ones under the age of three who are looking to have some guided practice in the water. We'll be singing songs, socializing and playing with others in the water and learning basic water safety skills. The group can be up to six families. There will be 20 minutes of guided play/lessons, with about 5 minutes of free time in the pool before, and 5 minutes afterwards to give families some time and flexibility with getting in and out of the pool.
Pricing:
Who is the swim instructor?
When and where are the lessons offered?
- Private Swim Lessons: $150/30 minute session 1:1
- Semi Private: $80/30 minute session/person 2:1
- Small Group: $60/30 minute session/person 3:1
- Swim With Me: children under the age of 3 + adult, $40/30 minute session
Gazalle teaches lessons to all. She specializes in teaching swim lessons to adults and children who:
- Are new, fearful or hesitant to learning to swim
- Are neurodivergent and can benefit from more individualized support
- Are experienced but need to perfect to regain confidence in skills.
When and where are the lessons offered?
When and where are the lessons offered?
When and where are the lessons offered?
We have been renting a beautiful, outdoor, private pool since the summer of 2023 and we can't wait to be back. The pool is located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, close to Jefferson Park in Seattle, about 10-20 min. from Bellevue, Renton and Mercer Island.
Lessons are offered from July 6th- July 29th, on Mondays and Wednesdays, during AM (11 - 1:00 pm) and PM (3-6). Please complete the registration from to select your preferred time.
How to register:
When and where are the lessons offered?
How to register:
Please complete the pre-registration form to be added to the contact list. I will follow up with you to set up your schedule.
Limited spots available on first come first serve basis.
Registration closes on June 30th!