About Us

Theresa Scala is a third generation teacher. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Theresa grew up in the family business of private swim schools. Theresa's grandmother started the original backyard swim school and then Theresa's mother took it a step further and started Tucson's leading Learn to Swim Program. Theresa has a real passion for teaching young people and they are magically drawn to her personality.

Whether it is in the classroom, on the ski slopes or in the water, Theresa's area of expertise is with children who are fearful or have special needs.

Our Philosophy

Learning to swim and becoming pool safe is not optional for children. I take this very seriously and am here to teach your child how to swim. Swimming is a skill that can only be learned by actively doing it.

Our Program

Vail Swim School specializes in personalized swim instruction. Classes can be tailored to fit your busy schedule. Private instruction, one teacher to one student, provides the optimal learning environment. All ages and swim levels are welcome. Theresa Scala specializes in working with children and adults who are fearful. Skills are taught using a simple progression, broken down into small steps, and introduced with an element of fun. Having fun while learning is a major goal of each lesson.