Summer 2026 Sign-Ups Are Open!
More locations, more times, more swimmers — let's make it the best summer yet!
• Home pool near Ross Township — summers
• McMurray indoor pool — year-round
• Monroeville residential pool — summers
• Greensburg residential pool — summers
• More residential pools all around Greater Pittsburgh
All These Locations Will Host You
Every location listed here — including home pools and residential pools — is open for you to book lessons. You are always welcome to come to us!
Have a pool? Email us to hostNeighborhood Pools vs Safari Travel: Safari means we come to your pool. Neighborhood Pools means you come to our partner's home pool — perfect if you don't have a pool of your own. We're expanding these all around Pittsburgh!
We're actively hiring swim instructors for North Hills and South Hills. Know someone great? Send them our way!
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Welcome to
Wildlife Water School
A swim school for kids with and without disabilities, where every swimmer is supported, encouraged, and celebrated.
Everything You Need Is Right Here
We built this site so you never have to email us just to get basic info — every question you have is already answered on this site. Explore the pages below, then sign up when you're ready. It's all here, 24/7, at your own pace.
Browse Our Pages
About Us — Everything You Need to Know
Start HereWhere, when, how we run, behaviors, sign-up process, our team & more — it's all in one place
Pricing
All plans, rates & what's included
Lesson Types
Private, group, sibling & more
Levels
What level is right for your child?
Locations
Where we teach & current openings
Safari — At-Home Lessons
We come to your pool! Learn about our Safari program
Neighborhood Pools
Come to a partner home pool near you — no pool required
Facilities & Arrival
Exactly what to do on lesson day
Cancellations & Makeups
Our full cancellation policy
Kids with Disabilities
Our adaptive teaching program
About Us — How We Run
What we teach, how we operate & our philosophy
Meet the Owner
Who started Wildlife Water School
Meet the Team
Our instructors & staff
Updates & Sign-Up Dates
When & where sign-ups are open
Class Recommendation Quiz
Not sure which class? We'll help you pick
Step-by-Step Sign-Up Checklist
Ready to join? Start here
Already a Customer?
Still have questions after exploring? Use our Special Requests page to reach us directly — but we bet you'll find your answer first!
We want every child to experience swimming with us — and we know every family's situation is different. Whether you need a custom payment plan, flexible pricing, a lower rate, or even a match on a competitor's offer, just ask and we'll see what we can do. Miss Vicky is a real person who genuinely loves what she does, and she's happy to work with you.
Summer sign-ups for many of our locations are opening very soon — possibly within the next couple of days!
Start lessons whenever it works best for your family. We are flexible!
Greensburg YMCA
Big Pool & Small Pool
Sundays · May – August
Big Pool 12:30–2:00 PM · Small Pool 2:00–2:30 PM
La Roche University
North Hills
Wednesdays · May – August
5:00–7:00 PM · Sign-ups open now
East Allegheny
East Allegheny High School
Sundays · May – September
4:00–6:00 PM · Sign-ups open now
Blue Canoe RV Resort
Connellsville
Tuesdays · June – August
5:00–7:00 PM · Sign-ups open now
South Hills JCC
OPENSouth Hills Jewish Community Center
Sundays · Sign-ups Open Now
Now accepting registrations for Summer 2026
Neighborhood Pools
NEWCome to a partner's home pool near you
Coming Summer 2026
Mt Pleasant · North Huntingdon · Greensburg · All Pittsburgh areas
Have a pool? Email us →Wildlife Water School is a place where everyone is included. We teach swim lessons to individuals with and without disabilities, starting as young as six months old.
The minute you walk into the pool, you will see an environment filled with laughter, learning, and inclusion. We strive to make sure everyone has their needs met, with a variety of teaching ways, classes, and flexibility.
Inclusive Approach
Specialized instruction for swimmers with and without disabilities, where everyone belongs
Flexible Options
Private, sibling, and group lessons. We work with your schedule and needs
Expert Team
Trained with adaptive swimming certifications and experience
Celebrate Progress
Every milestone matters. We celebrate each swimmer's unique journey
Join the Wildlife family and let us make swimming fun, safe, and accessible for everyone.
Summer 2026 sign-ups are open now