Safety first. Structure always. One standard, every time.
A complete, structured learn-to-swim system built around one defining standard.
The SwimRight Method, developed by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, is a complete, structured curriculum built around one principle: survival skills come before strokes. It has been applied and refined over more than 20 years across diverse programs, age groups, and facilities.
It is not a teaching philosophy. It is a system — with defined levels, objective benchmarks, standardized instructor training, and technology that tracks every student’s progress in real time.
Why safety comes first
SwimRight is built on a principle that shapes every level, every lesson, and every advancement decision: survival skills come before strokes.
Before any stroke is introduced, every student masters the foundational skills that matter most in an emergency. Independent back float. Breath control. The ability to respond calmly in the water. These are not preliminary steps. They are the foundation everything else is built on.
That foundation is also what makes every stroke that follows more effective, more durable, and genuinely safe.
Four elements. One standard.
Safety first
Survival skills mastered before any stroke is introduced. No exceptions.
Structured progression
Defined skills and benchmarks at every level. Students advance when ready.
Objective benchmarks
Mandatory assessments confirm critical skills are genuinely mastered.
Instructor standardization
A shared framework ensures outcomes never depend on who is teaching.
The curriculum is the competitive advantage
The SwimRight Method curriculum defines what is taught, in what sequence, and to what standard. It is the foundation of every outcome this method produces. Three elements exist to make sure it is always delivered the way it was designed.
Ensures consistent delivery
Every instructor is trained to deliver the curriculum the same way, every time. The standard lives in the system, not the person.
Tracks every student’s progress
Records each student’s achievements, skill completions, and level advancements in real time. Full visibility for instructors, parents, and program directors at every step.
Confirms benchmarks are met
Confirms that the curriculum’s safety standards are genuinely met before any student advances.
What the SwimRight Method delivers
Conventional instruction
Strokes first
Instructor-dependent outcomes
No mandatory assessments
Paper-based or informal tracking
SwimRight Method
Survival skills first
Standardized outcomes across all staff
Two required survival tests
Real-time digital tracking via Swimstr
Building swimmers who are safe first, skilled second
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among children. The gap between children who take swim lessons and children who are genuinely water-safe is real. It is largely a product of how instruction is designed.
SwimRight closes that gap by building swimmers who are safe first and skilled second.
Reviews from our partners
SwimRight is a great value to our JCC and community as it utilizes the most modern approaches to teaching swimming. Broken into steps, the curriculum utilizes highly effective drowning prevention strategies coupled with efficient stroke development techniques. Each stage solidifies a swimmer’s confidence in the water by keeping them engaged in their overall progress through an awards system.
SwimRight® Academy, championed by Lenny Krayzelburg, conducts over 3,000 swim lessons each week at the J Los Angeles Aquatic Center. In our community, SwimRight® is known for its professional and personalized program, led by dedicated instructors who ensure an exceptional and consistent learning experience for every student.
The Dallas JCC proudly launched the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy in March 2014, and our organization has been stronger ever since. This program has exceeded all expectations—financially, operationally, and in building a trusted brand within our community.
