Every track comes with small groups, full personal attention and experienced instructors, led by Katrin.
Ages 4–10
First steps in the water, with complete confidence
Pre-swimming and learn-to-swim lessons for children, in a small, calm group instead of a crowded public pool. Every child gets full personal attention.
Ages 10–18
Professional coaching from a champion, for swimmers aiming high
For competitive swimmers and anyone who wants to sharpen their technique. Train with an Israeli champion, get precise video feedback and progress toward real results.
Ages 4–90
Get closer to the water at your own pace
Emotional support and gradual water adaptation in a protected, discreet setting. Patient, gentle and pressure-free, for every age.
Katrin Shafir first got into a pool when she was two. The water has been her home ever since.
When she was three, her mother passed away. The water became her safe haven — the place where she felt secure, strong and at home.
At 13 she joined the Wingate Institute for sports excellence, and by 17 she was Israeli champion and a bronze medalist in the 200 m butterfly at the 2017 Maccabiah Games.
Today, with a B.Ed in Physical Education and hands-on experience in Europe, Katrin leads KAYA SWIM — to give children and adults what the water gave her: confidence, independence and discipline, in a supportive, professional environment.
What guides us
Emotional support that builds self-confidence. People who feel at home learn to love the water.
Digital documentation and real-time video feedback, so you see the progress instead of just hearing about it.
Academic training in physical education and the hands-on experience of an Israeli champion, in every lesson.
It all happens on WhatsApp, right from your phone.
Our daughter was scared to get into the water, and within a few weeks she was asking to go to the pool. The small group made all the difference.
The training improved my technique, and the videos after each session show me exactly what to fix.
I've been afraid of the water my whole life. We worked patiently, with no pressure, and for the first time I enjoy being in the pool.
After every lesson we got a video and feedback, and we could see the progress with our own eyes.
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Chat on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp)From age 4. The Water Experience is for ages 4–10, the Swimming Excellence Center for ages 10–18, and the fear-of-water sessions suit every age, from 4 to 90.
No. The Water Experience starts with pre-swimming, and the fear-of-water sessions start with gradual water adaptation, at each participant’s own pace.
Groups are kept especially small, so everyone gets full personal attention. We’ll share the details of the right group for you on WhatsApp.
After the matching chat, payment details are sent to you on WhatsApp, and the receipt arrives digitally on your phone.
At the Givat Ela swimming pool.
We document lessons and give real-time video feedback. After the lesson you receive a video, so you can see the progress for yourself.
Yes. Sessions take place in a protected, discreet setting, with patience and gentle emotional support, at a pace that suits you.
Katrin Shafir, Israeli champion, 2017 Maccabiah bronze medalist and B.Ed in Physical Education, together with a team of experienced instructors.
Location
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