Compass Learning Advantage
Aquatic Classes
Ages 6 months–adult · group, private & competitive
Is this you?
This program may be a good fit if…
You want your child to build lifelong confidence and safety in the water.
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Previous lessons haven’t produced lasting progress.
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Your child is nervous, hesitant, or still building confidence around swimming.
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Your child is ready to strengthen technique, endurance, or competitive skills.
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You want instructors who meet swimmers where they are and move at their pace.
How we teach
Progress starts with feeling safe.
When swimmers feel safe enough to relax, they start learning how the water supports them. Progress is individual: for one swimmer, the first milestone is putting their face underwater for five seconds; for another, it’s endurance, stroke refinement, or swimming a length on their own.
Our coaches find the next meaningful milestone and build from there—through play, with safety first, and never one approach for everyone.
We make swimming fun
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Kids learn best when they feel comfortable and excited, so we use play to help them relax and explore the water.
We build real skills through play​
Every activity has a purpose. Guided play and direct instruction build coordination, strength, and practical swimming skills.
We put confidence and safety first
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Patient instruction, encouragement, and consistent safety skills help every swimmer feel capable in the water.
Choose Your Lesson
There’s a place to begin—and room to grow.
Meet the team
Patient coaches. Individual progress.
Our instructors create a safe, supportive environment where swimmers learn at their own pace, take on new challenges, and feel proud of their progress.
Jordanna
Founder & CEO
Brings her background in special education, cognitive behavioral health, ABA, and play therapy to the program. She designed the curriculum, supervises instruction, and adapts private lessons to each swimmer.
Danny
Swim Instructor
A swimmer for 24 years who has spent much of his life working with children. A storyteller and writer, he brings creativity and imagination to the pool.
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Anthony E.
Swim Instructor
Hoboken-raised, patient, curious, and warm, with four years of experience working with young children.
Anthony R
Swim Instructor
A swimmer for 15 years and a triathlete who knows learning to swim is about courage as much as technique.
Ruben
Swim Instructor
Brings energy, dependability, and encouragement—and a passion for building lasting confidence in the water.
Jashil
Swim Instructor
Remembers his own first lessons and enjoys creating that experience for new swimmers - explaining each skill and keeping parents informed of progress.
Nicole
Swim Instructor
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Ariel
Swim Instructor
She is a former competitive swimmer who brings a warm, creative approach to teaching. She helps children build confidence and swimming skills while having fun.
Vishva
Swim Instructor
Guides swimmers from water-safety basics to advanced technique with a patient, encouraging approach.
Recognition
Deep roots in Hoboken.
High standards in the pool.
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Best Swim School in Hudson County
COMPASS Aquatics, 2024.
Hoboken’s longest-running swim school
Serving Hoboken swimmers since before 2020.
U.S. Swim School Association
Active member since 2025.
What families say
Progress parents can see.
Instructors are great! Anthony has been wonderful with my son.
Jared P.
We’ve been so thrilled with the progress our six-year-old has made with all of the instructors at Compass! Our daughter is regularly seeing Nicole, who makes it lots of fun while challenging her. Scheduling and communication is easy!
Tracy N.
Our daughter loved the toddler swim school. Jordana and her staff were fantastic! By the end she was very comfortable in the water, which was exactly our goal with an 18 mo old.
Manuel G.
