Our Water Access for Very Exceptional Swimmers (WAVES) lessons are designed to provide our instructors with the individualized time to provide the proper supports to swim students with exceptional needs from our community. Parents/guardians/caregivers are encouraged to work with students’ paired instructors to come up with a comprehensive plan for what the students’ swim goals may be. Lessons may be focuses on safety in and around water and/or developing technique. Parents/guardians/caregivers may be encouraged to swim with participants as well.