Leset Foundations Program

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Schedule Tue/Th: 4:00pm-5:00pm Sat: 10:00am-11:00am *Each practice is split up into two (2) Thirty minute sessions. - Mako group swimmers may attend both. - Honu group swimmers may attend the second session (4:30pm weekdays, 10:30am weekends) Program Overview Our Leset Foundations Program is the foundation for all water journeys — blending ocean literacy, safety, and swim technique with the cultural values that have guided Pacific watermen and waterwomen for generations. Students gain confidence, awareness, and respect for the ocean while building the essential skills that prepare them for future pursuits such as surfing, paddling, competitive swimming, and beyond. Ocean Literacy Understand the ocean as both teacher and environment. Learn to read tides, currents, and waves, recognize safe entry and exit points, and move in rhythm with the sea rather than against it. Water Safety Develop calm breathing, floating, and self-rescue techniques rooted in awareness and composure. These habits create true confidence — the ability to meet any water with focus and respect. Foundational Swim Skills Build a strong technical base through body alignment, balance, and efficient movement. Students progress naturally through the four competitive strokes, gaining the endurance and form needed for any aquatic discipline. Show more