What We Offer
From first-time swimmers to certified instructors, FAST Swim Program has something for everyone.
Swim Lessons
Ages 4 to 94. Private and group lessons using our proven flotation-aided method. Learn to swim in just 12 lessons!
Learn MoreInstructor Certification
Get your Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification. Blended online course + 4-hour pool practical. Available nationwide.
CertificationFAST Swim Stars
Our scholarship program certifies disadvantaged teens as WSIs and hires them to teach. Support the next generation.
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Meet Ms. Bubbles
Hi, I'm Linda, but everyone calls me Ms. Bubbles! For over 15 years, I've been teaching swimmers of all ages to be comfortable and confident in the water. From toddlers taking their first splash to adults overcoming a lifelong fear of water, my Flotation Aided Swim Training method has helped hundreds of students say, "I'm swimming!"
Read My StoryThe FAST Method
Flotation Aided Swim Training uses USCG-approved Type III life jackets to build confidence progressively, making swimming accessible for all ages and abilities.
Hands-On, One-on-One Instruction
Every lesson with Ms. Bubbles is personal and attentive. Using USCG-approved life jackets, students build real confidence in the water while learning proper technique at their own pace.
Start with Support
Students begin with a USCG-approved life jacket, providing security and buoyancy while they learn fundamental water skills.
Build Confidence
Through guided practice, swimmers develop comfort in the water. The flotation aid removes fear so learning happens naturally.
Progress Gradually
As skills strengthen, flotation support is gradually reduced. Students advance at their own pace with encouragement every step of the way.
Swim Independently
Students achieve independent swimming with proper technique and water safety knowledge. Most reach this milestone within 12 lessons!
What Families Are Saying
Real stories from real swimmers. See why families, adults, and professionals trust Ms. Bubbles.
"Within just a few weeks with Linda our 4 year old daughter went from not even putting her face in the water in the bathtub to swimming on her own without a floaty. She can also tread water and float on her back. It has been amazing!"
Parent Read full review"My kids were swimming by the fifth lesson!! I mean, under the water diving for rings! I cannot thank Linda enough for being such an amazing swim teacher."
Parent Read full review"In one lesson, Linda took a kid who was terrified to even put his face in the water and ended with him swimming across half the pool. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself."
Professional Read full review"By the next lesson, I was swimming four laps. On the third lesson, I was up to twenty laps and ready to start training for the swim leg of an Ironman triathlon race!"
Adult Swimmer Read full reviewGiving Back to Those Who Served
FAST Swim Program partners with the Wounded Warrior Project to teach veterans how to swim.
Wounded Warriors Saturday Program
Every Saturday morning, veterans gather in St. Johns County for swim lessons tailored to their needs. More than 20 Wounded Warriors have learned to swim using the FAST life jacket method, building confidence and overcoming fear of the water.
Our Swimmers in Action
Real moments from real lessons — see the FAST method at work.
Free Life Jackets Available!
FAST Swim Program provides USCG-approved life jackets at no cost. Every child deserves to be safe around water. Contact us to request a free life jacket for your family.
Request a Free Life Jacket