The Water Log
April 2026 Staff Spotlight: Beth Foland
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Beth Foland! Beth works at Carmel Swim Academy as an instructor: she teaches adult swim lessons, Triton and Poseidon classes, and coaches Junior Swim League. We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her better.
Spring Break Programs at the Carmel Swim Academy
Are you sticking around Central Indiana for spring break? Let the Carmel Swim Academy provide the ultimate spring break activity for your family! We have two key programs we wanted to make sure you knew about.
What is Junior Swim League?
Carmel Swim Academy is proud to offer the best swim lessons in Central Indiana. As part of the larger Carmel Swim Club organization, our programs feature some unique elements that make it easy for your swimmer to “test the waters” of competitive swimming. One of those programs is our Junior Swim League! Junior Swim League is designed for swimmers who may not be ready for the full commitment of Carmel Swim Club, but are ready to move beyond traditional swim lessons.
CSA Skill Highlight: Freestyle Progression
Carmel Swim Academy's proprietary swim lesson curriculum focuses on water safety through the four swimming strokes. In addition to giving you confidence that your swimmer is learning proper technique, they are also learning the proper names for the skills they're...
March 2026 Staff Spotlight: Halle Pressler
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Halle Pressler! Halle works at Carmel Swim Academy as both a lifeguard and swim instructor. When she’s not at CSA, Halle attends graduate school: she is in her first year of her Museum Studies program at IU Indianapolis. We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her better.
Session-Based Enrollment
Carmel Swim Academy is proud to offer the best swim lessons in Central Indiana. There are a few elements that set our programs apart from other local swim lesson providers. One unique feature? Carmel Swim Academy offers session-based enrollment. We cannot overstate the importance of participating in swim lessons year-round, however, this type of enrollment can be a game-changer for your family.
Swim Lesson Placement
We know choosing which level to start your swimmer in can feel overwhelming. We want to empower you to know you’re making a great choice for swim lessons for your child! At the Carmel Swim Academy, we’re proud to offer three simple ways to ensure your child is registered for the right swim lesson: our online placement quiz, coming in for a free evaluation, or a phone consultation with our staff.
CSA Skill Highlight: Safety Turn Arounds
One of the most essential, life-saving skills a swimmer will learn at the Carmel Swim Academy is the safety turnaround. All of our swim lessons for children in Carmel, Indiana are grounded in safety. CSA's proprietary curriculum focuses on water safety through the...
A Proven Pathway
A proven pathway. Did you know, 44% of our current Carmel Swim Club athletes participated in a Carmel Swim Academy program between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2025? Joining CSC is not the only reason swimmers participate in our lessons at CSA, but it’s a huge advantage!
February 2026 Staff Spotlight: Lena Yant
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Lena Yant! Lena works at Carmel Swim Academy as a water exercise instructor. We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her better.
