Hello!
Welcome to your trusted private swim lesson provider in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. Experience personalized, confidence-building instruction designed to develop strong skills, water safety, and a lifelong love for swimming. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your technique, I’m here to help you feel strong and confident in the water!
Overview
The Make Waves swim program is built around four core goals: confidence, safety, skill, and a lifelong love for the water. Lessons are delivered through private instruction in a large, in-ground home pool with both shallow and deep ends, as well as a diving board. Guided by my experience and expertise, I draw from Lifesaving Society swim levels and skill development while teaching each swimmer in the way that best supports their individual needs and helps them reach their full swimming potential. Rather than certifications or badges, swimmers develop a strong swimming foundation and receive a personalized Make Waves certificate celebrating their growth.
Beginner Swimmers
Ideal for new swimmers or those working to overcome water apprehension. Lessons focus on water safety, comfort in the pool, breath control, floating, and introductory stroke skills to build a strong, confident swimming foundation.
Intermediate Swimmers
Designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to refine their skills. Lessons focus on improving stroke technique, endurance, deep-water skills, and safety awareness while continuing to build confidence and efficiency in the water.
Advanced Swimmers
For confident swimmers looking to strengthen technique and take their skills further. Instruction emphasizes stroke refinement, the development of speed and endurance, diving skills, and advanced water safety to support strong, capable, and well-rounded swimmers.
Adaptive Swim Instruction
Designed for swimmers with special needs or exceptionalities who benefit from a more individualized and responsive approach. Instruction, pacing, and lesson structure are adapted to support each swimmer’s strengths, with a strong emphasis on safety, trust, meaningful progress, and positive experiences in the water.
"Ellie's swim lessons have been a game-changer for my child! Her patience and expertise made learning fun and effective. We saw incredible progress in just a few lessons. Highly recommend MAKE WAVES with Ellie!"
- Make Waves Parent
Operating Season:
June- August
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Contact
makewaveswithellie@gmail.com
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