Swim Fast & Water Polo Grand Cayman Islands

Welcome to Cayman AquaLife Academy!

As we start a brand new term, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to all our returning athletes and their families, as well as to those joining us for the first time. 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible journey of change; filled with growth, learning, and fun in the water.

We are excited to introduce you to our program.
 
This year, I'm thrilled to offer a comprehensive schedule designed to develop water polo, swimming, and children's camps in a structured, supportive, and engaging environment. Whether your child is here for Splash Ball, Water Polo, Intensive Swim Clinics, or Camp, there's a place for everyone to grow, excel, and make memories. 

As from the 1st of January, 2025, we will be known as Cayman Aqualife Academy Ltd, trading as the Cayman Pirates.

What's NEW?

Welcome to NINE weeks of Summer Camp in the Cayman Islands!

DATES: Running Weekly between June 30 and August 29, 2025

TIMES:  9 AM to 12 PM.

VENUE:  Smith's Cove / Lion's Pool / Governors Beach

General Format

Week 1: June 30 - July 4 - School's Out Beach Camp (All Ages) @ Smith's Cove

Week 2: July 7 - July 11 - Swim Clinic (Ages 8/Up) @ Lions Pool

Week 3: July 14 - 18 - Aquatic Sports & Adventure (Ages 10/Under) @ Smith's Cove

Week 4: July 21 - 25 - Water Polo (Ages 12/Under) @ Governor's Beach

Week 5: Jul 28 - Aug 1 - Aquatic Sports & Adventure (10/Up) Smith's Cove

Week 6: Aug 4 - Aug 8 - Swim Clinic (Ages 8/Up) @ Lions Pool

Week 7: Aug 11 - Aug 15 - Water Polo (Ages 12/Up) @ Governor's Beach

Week 8: Aug 18 - Aug 22 - Life Saving & Ocean Awareness (Ages 8/Up) @ Smith's Cove

Week 9: Aug 25 - Aug 29 - Water Polo (Ages 12/Up) @ Governor's Beach

  • We also include arts & crafts, obstacle courses, and other activities like Bocche, Slamball, and MORE during each week.

*Limited Spaces Available*

Check out our Camps Highlights Reel on Instagram

SUMMER

Join us for the adventure!
First week of camp is done, and we can't stop talking about it! Snorkeling, paddleboarding, sandcastle-building, obstacle courses, treasure hunts, water polo, and FUN FUN FUN! How blessed we are to live in paradise 🌴 #caymanislands #watersports #kidssports #kidscamp #oceanminded #caribbeansea #aqualife #summer #summercamp #campkids #learningthroughplayMeet our FIFTH Cayman 13 Scholarship Recipient! 🏀🏀🏀 5th Ripple 🏀🏀🏀 The Darren Mew Scholarship awarded to Antwan McField of John Gray High School. Antwan "Myles" McField is the most promising senior player at JGHS—fierce, resilient, and a natural leader with what the team calls a “bionic arm.” He plays with heart, protects his teammates like family, and inspires those around him through his strength and loyalty. Darren Mew, an Olympic swimmer himself, is widely regarded as the best swimming coach in the Cayman Islands. A mentor and role model, his deep commitment to athlete development and unwavering support has left a lasting legacy on Cayman’s aquatic community. Coach Darren also played an integral role in water polo starting on the island, and for that, we can not thank him enough. Each name we share, each scholarship we celebrate, is another reminder: this island is rich with talent and richer still in heart. We’re not just building athletes—we’re building a movement rooted in inclusion, passion, and pride. And we’re not done yet! #TheCayman13 #scholarships #aqualife #waterpolo #waterpoloplayers #waterpoloteams #thecaymanislands #community #heart #sportCome play beach water polo today! It's our last scrimmage session before the summer program kicks in. Drop in, play some games, and bring a beverage for after. Governor's Beach, 4 to 6pm, all age groups. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO 😏 #scrimmage #caymanislands #beachwaterpolo #beach #waterpolo #waterpologame #teamwork #caribbeansea #bethere #youknowyouwantto #fomo #aqualife

Our Services

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Private Swim Lessons:

  • Experience personalized one-on-one private lessons and unlock your full potential with individual attention from Coach Grant.
  • Improve your technique, efficiency, and overall performance through tailored instruction. 
  • We can do the lessons at a time that is convenient to you - in your own pool, or we have access to both a 25m pool and the ocean :) 
  • Whether you're an advanced swimmer or a triathlete, an open water swimmer or a total newbie, our private lessons are designed to take your skills to the next level(s).
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Small Group Lessons:

  • Let us elevate your young child's swimming abilities with one of two group lessons on Sundays.
  • Intro To Squad is for swimmers coming out of Learn to Swim classes and are ready to progress to the 25m pool.
  • Our Squad classes follow (only 6 per class) for the next progression: an intro to competitive swimming.
  • Fine-tune technique in each stroke and swim event, build endurance, and push boundaries both as an individual and as a 'team.'
  • Small group private lessons offer the best of both worlds – camaraderie and personalized instruction.
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Saturday Swim Clinics:

  • Take your skills to new heights with our specialized training clinics.
  • Designed for individuals wanting to improve on all strokes, learn-to-swim coaches, open water swimmers, water polo players, and triathletes. Our clinics cover key aspects of technique and performance.
  • Learn and benefit from in-depth instruction and guidance as you perfect your stroke, improve efficiency in the water, and gain a competitive edge.
  • Join like-minded swimmers in a 25m pool, for this weekly 1-hour session.

Welcome to the home of the CAYMAN PIRATES

Our Recent Water Polo Travel Tours

In October and November of 2024, we traveled with teams to Florida to participate in the Battle of the Bay Tournament in Clearwater, and the Beast of the East Tournament in Orlando.