About Us
Located in east Boca Raton, Palm Beach Safety Swimming offers year around private swim lessons in a temperature controlled, saltwater pool.
Our specialized programs teach innovative swimming, stroke development, and survival skills to all ages. We provide a mix of new challenges and promising results. But, more importantly at the core of our mission, lies our commitment to utilizing a safe, engaging and rewarding learning environment.
Those who join Palm Beach Safety Swimming will not only learn how to safely swim but they will also gain confidence and self-awareness in the water. Together, our experiences and positive approach, makes Palm Beach Safety Swimming one of the best swim schools in the area.
Unlike other swim schools who hire teens or inexperienced staff, Palm Beach Safety Swimming is certified, licensed and insured. Ms. Shelbey is triple certified, has years of experience working with swimmers and the knowledge needed to provide a positive, safe and engaging learning environment in and around the water. She constantly checks, organizes, leads and assesses every swimmer's ability. She provides a holistic approach with a consistent, buildable routine, and takes detailed notes to ensure every swimmer is getting the most out of each swim lesson.
Those who join Palm Beach Safety Swimming will not just learn how to back float; they will learn multiple lifesaving swimming skills, proper swimming techniques, swimming strokes and how to be safe in and around a pool, lake or ocean.
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Please note: Palm Beach Safety Swimming’s programs are not an ISR type program nor are we a six-week course. Depending on the swimmer’s age/development, it can take approximately 6-12 months of 1x/wk swim lessons to be water safe and learn stroke development. This may sound like a long time, but with our tier 2, 20 min 1x/wk swim lessons, for example, this is less than 17 hours of swim lessons per year.
Meet Ms. Shelbey
"I'm Here To Help Keep You Safe!"
Ms. Shelbey is a highly qualified instructor with certifications as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor, and American Red Cross CPR & AED certified. Additionally, she is a Licensed American Red Cross Training Provider. She has extensive experience teaching swimming and water safety to individuals of all ages, including swim coaches. Since 2002, Ms. Shelbey has successfully coached swimmers of all skill levels. Her academic experience includes teaching Beginner and Intermediate Swimming as an Adjunct Professor at Wingate University and serving as the Head Diving Coach for Wingate University's Division II Diving Team.
Born and raised in Boca Raton, Ms. Shelbey's lifelong passion for swimming began with the Boca Mantas, continued through Boca Middle and Boca High Swim Teams, and advanced with the Fort Lauderdale Elite Junior & Senior Olympics Diving Programs. After graduating from Boca Raton High School, she earned an athletic scholarship to North Carolina State University, where she competed as a Division I Diver from 2002 to 2006.
After living in North Carolina for 20 years, Ms. Shelbey returned to Boca Raton with her family in 2022. Her love for teaching swimming and water safety is evident in her tailored approach, understanding the unique personality of each swimmer. With her positive coaching style and extensive experience, she ensures that swimmers of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel in water safety and swimming. She looks forward to meeting you and/or your little ones and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience in and around the water.
Meet Ms. Ella
"I'm Here To Help Support You!"
Ms. Ella is a distinguished senior at Florida Atlantic University, excelling in her dual majors of Exercise Science and Psychology. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ms. Ella's dedication to swimming began in elementary school and flourished through high school. She thrived on her swim team, particularly excelling in the backstroke, which showcased her remarkable commitment and discipline.
Since 2021 Ms. Ella has been a skilled swim instructor, teaching children as young as six months old. Her expertise is enhanced by her comprehensive training and certifications in CPR and First Aid, underscoring her unwavering dedication to safety and excellence.
In addition to her swimming credentials, Ms. Ella has six years of extensive nannying and babysitting experience, caring for infants and young children. Her profound passion for nurturing and educating children was ignited when her triplet siblings were born, and it has only grown stronger since. Ms. Ella is committed to instilling confidence and a love for swimming in your little ones, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and inspired every step of the way.
Reviews
Ms. Shelbey of Palm Beach Safety Swimming is a “child swim whisperer”! My daughter was scared to just pour water over her head, and in no time my daughter was feeling more confident, relaxed and excited to swim. Ms. Shelbey teaches safety around water with repetition and skills, that enforce comprehension and retention of swimming techniques for a child’s life! I’m beyond grateful to have her in our lives to keep my daughter safe and set up for success around any water environment. -Barbara
The very Best!!! After going through so many swimming instructors, both at our house and at different schools, our son is finally making progress with Ms. Shelbey!! We are so grateful for her endless dedication, experience and professionalism. She will truly teach your child to swim! -Simone
I can’t say enough good things about Shelbey! She has been so attentive and patient with teaching my 3 year old daughter how to swim. The sessions are never rushed and always feel like she is doing everything she can to make my child feel comfortable. My daughter has learned so much already and we know that we will have the confidence to swim independently in no time. -Karen
Ms. Shelbey is AMAZING! My 2 boys absolutely LOVE going to swim classes to see her. My 4 year old was full on swimming by the 4th class! The confidence she has given them has also given me confidence with them being in and around water. She has such a special gift and the kids just bond so well with her. I am so happy we found Palm Beach Safety Swimming. I highly recommend Ms. Shelbey. -Shannon
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