Lakewood Swimming
Dusti Damon - WSI & CPR Certified
Welcome to the 2026 Swim Season!
Professional swim instruction for water babies, beginners, and adults in a safe, heated pool environment in Lakewood, Dallas.
About Ms. D
Experienced educator and swim instructor dedicated to water safety and confidence
Ms. D
Dusti Damon
WSI & CPR Certified Swim Instructor
Hello swim families! I'm thrilled to be entering my 4th year of teaching swimming. With 8 years of preschool teaching experience and training from Ms. Carol herself, I'm passionate about helping swimmers of all ages build confidence and water safety skills.
Education & Background
Dallas native, Highland Park High School grad, and Saint Edward's University alumna. Living in Lakewood for 19 years with my husband and two sons.
Professional Experience
8 years teaching preschool locally, now in my 4th year teaching swimming. WSI certified and CPR certified.
Partnership & Training
Proud partner of Carol Mathus (swimwithmscarol.com). Trained with Ms. Carol over the past few years - she even taught both my boys to swim 16 years ago!
My Family
My oldest son attends UNT, and my youngest attends University of Arkansas. Family-oriented with a passion for teaching and water safety.
Session Details
What I Teach:
- •Water Babies (12-36 months)
- •Beginner 1 (3 years and up)
- •Beginner 2
- •Advanced Beginner 2
- •Adults
Session Format:
- •30 minutes daily, Monday-Friday
- •Two-week sessions
- •Pool heated to 90° year-round
- •Parent/guardian must be present (NO exceptions)
- •Summer and fall availability
Note: I am unable to teach diving as my pool is not deep enough, but I teach swimming strokes, endurance improvement, and water safety.
Class Offerings
From water babies to adults, I offer comprehensive swim instruction tailored to each skill level. All classes held in my heated pool in Lakewood.
Water Babies
12-36 months
This is a parent/child class. Your swimmer will gain water comfort and basic survival skills.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Putting their face in the water
- ✓Floating on their back
- ✓Kicking to step/wall
- ✓Hanging on wall and climbing out
- ✓Fun games and songs
Beginner 1
3 years and up
Your swimmer will build on water babies skills, including basic survival skills and water comfort.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Basic survival skills
- ✓Introduced to freestyle stroke
- ✓Independent back float
- ✓Jumping in
- ✓Building water confidence
Beginner 2
Prerequisite: Beginner 1
Your swimmer will continue with Beginner 1 skills and advance to swimming across the pool.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Comfort putting face in water and kicking
- ✓Swimming the width of the pool
- ✓Taking quick breaths
- ✓Learning to float on their back
- ✓Continuing freestyle development
Advanced Beginner 2
Prerequisite: Beginner 2 or equivalent
Swimmers will refine skills and prepare for deep-end swim test qualification.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Improved pool width swimming
- ✓Quick breath techniques
- ✓Pool and water safety
- ✓Freestyle stroke refinement
- ✓Treading water introduction
- ✓Deep-end swim test preparation
Adults
All skill levels welcome
Never too late to learn! Adult swim lessons focused on comfort, safety, and stroke development.
What you'll learn:
- ✓Water comfort and safety
- ✓Basic to advanced strokes
- ✓Breathing techniques
- ✓Endurance building
- ✓Personalized instruction
Important Requirements
- •Parent/guardian must be present for the entire 30 minutes - NO exceptions!
- •Sessions run Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks
- •Pool is heated to 90 degrees at all times (summer or fall)
Photo Gallery
A glimpse into our swim lessons and the wonderful environment where learning happens
Building confidence and creating memories
Group lessons with experienced instruction
Personalized attention for every swimmer
Celebrating progress and achievements
Proud moments and accomplishments
Fun and engaging learning environment
Magical moments in crystal clear water
Safe, comfortable learning environment
Beautiful outdoor setting with shade from the Texas sun
2026 Pricing
Choose the option that works best for your family. All sessions include two weeks of daily instruction in a safe, heated pool environment.
Group Lessons
At my pool in Lakewood
per swimmer
- Maximum 4 swimmers per class
- 30 minutes daily, Monday-Friday
- Two-week session
- Pool heated to 90°
- Ages/levels matched when possible
Registration Fee: Included in session cost
Private Lessons
At my pool in Lakewood
total (1-4 swimmers)
- You provide 1-4 swimmers
- Flexible age and skill levels
- 30 minutes daily, Monday-Friday
- Two-week session
- Pool heated to 90°
Note: I prefer to have water babies in a separate group session.
Registration Fee: $100 non-refundable registration fee (applied to total)
Private at Your Pool
At your location
total (1-4 swimmers)
- You provide 1-4 swimmers
- 30 minutes daily, Monday-Friday
- Two-week session
Note: Pool must have heater and pool needs to be heated to 90 degrees prior to each lesson.
Registration Fee: $100 non-refundable registration fee (applied to total)
New for 2026: Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee is required via Zelle or check PRIOR to the first lesson. This fee will secure your spot and will be applied toward the total cost of the session.
- •Group lessons: Fee included in session cost
- •Private lessons: $100 non-refundable registration fee per group (applied to total)
For group lessons at my pool, I will do my best to match ages and skill levels. For private/sibling/friend groups, I can accommodate various ages and levels within the same class, with the exception being water babies - I prefer to have water babies in a separate group session.
Register for Summer 2026
Sessions are booking fast! Don't delay - secure your desired date and time today.
Registration is Now Open!
Summer registration is underway and I have received A LOT of inquiries regarding swim lessons. I expect to fill my schedule very quickly. In order to secure your desired session date(s) and time(s), please fill out the registration form below or contact me directly.
Session dates and available times are listed in the registration form.
How to Register
- 1Fill out the registration form to view available session dates and times
- 2Submit your registration with your preferred session details
- 3Pay the registration fee via Zelle or check prior to the first lesson
- 4Your spot is secured and you'll receive confirmation details!
Form includes all available session dates and times