Swim Lessons

Where Learning Is Fun for Everyone

Goldfish Swim School believes that your child deserves to have an incredible swimming experience in the safest and most fun environment possible. Our swimming lessons are specially designed to make learning fun through guided play for beginners from 4 months to 12 years old, including infant swim lessons, toddler swim lessons, and more. We’re committed to helping children make waves in life through award-winning swim lessons that offer experienced guidance in swim techniques as well as important information about water safety.

Why Do So Many Parents & Kids Love Goldfish Swimming Lessons?

Swimming lessons are offered year-round with a low 4:1 maximum student-to-teacher-ratio to ensure that your child receives the most patience, supervision and guidance. Our attentive instructors are passionate about showing kids just how fun it can be to learn a life skill that’s as important as swimming.

Not only do our flexible class times work well with busy schedules but our specially structured programs will motivate your child to rise through our levels, and Goldfish Swim School is here to celebrate every achievement along the way.

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We look forward to seeing you in the pool!

  • M Mini | 1-4 | 4-35 Months
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Mini 1
      4-16 Months
      Adult Participation / 6 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
      • Gentle introduction to the water
      • Basic swim and safety skills taught
      • Great bonding experience for the parent and child
    • Mini 2
      16-35 Months
      Adult Participation / 6 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
      • Gentle introduction to the water
      • Basic swim and safety skills taught
      • Great bonding experience for the parent and child
    • Mini 3
      24-35 Months
      No Adult Participation / 3 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
      • Gentle introduction to the water
      • Basic swim and safety skills taught
    • Mini 4
      24-35 Months
      No Adult Participation / 3 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student needs to be comfortable underwater
      • Student needs to be able to Pulling Paddle swim 5 feet independently
  • J Junior | 1-3 | 3-4 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Junior 1
      3-4 YRS (beginner)
      No Adult Participation / 4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No previous swim lesson or aquatic experience required
      • Introduction to the basic skills necessary for swimming
      • Perfect class for nervous students or very beginner swimmers
    • Junior 2
      3-4 YRS
      No Adult Participation / 4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student needs to be comfortable underwater
      • Student needs to be able to swim 5 feet independently
      • Student is unable to get an independent breath
      • Student is unable to Back Float independently
      • Student is unable to Front Float independently
    • Junior 3
      3-4 YRS
      No Adult Participation / 4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to Back Float and Front Float for 5 seconds independently
      • Student is able to roll over for a breath independently
      • Student is able to swim 10 feet independently
  • G Glider | 1-3 | 4-12 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Glider 1
      5-12 YRS (beginner)
      No Adult Participation / 4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No previous swim lesson or aquatic experience necessary
      • Introduction to the basic skills necessary for swimming
      • Perfect class for nervous students or very beginners
    • Glider 2
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to roll over for a breath independently
      • Student is able to Back Float and Front Float for 10 seconds independently
      • Student is able to swim 10 feet independently
    • Glider 3
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to to swim 20ft independently
      • Student is able to roll over to breathe
      • Student is able to swim basic Backstroke 20 feet
  • P Pro | 1 & 2 | 4-12 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Pro 1
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student needs be able to swim with 3 consecutive rollover breaths
      • Student needs to be able to swim 1 width of simple Freestyle w/ rollover breaths
      • Student needs to be able to swim 1 width of elementary Backstroke
      • Student needs to be able to Back Float for 10 seconds
    • Pro 2
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to do 3 consecutive rolling breaths
      • Student is able to swim 2 widths of simple Freestyle w/ rolling breaths
      • Student is able to swim 2 widths of elementary Backstroke
      • Student is able to swim 2 widths of simple Backstroke
      • Student is able to perform the simple Breaststroke kick
  • SF Swim Force (swim team) | 5-12 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Swim Force
      5-12 Years
      7 child limit per coach / 1 hour practices
      • Graduates from our Pro level move on to our Swim Force swim team

Swimming Lessons

The Science of SwimPlay®

The Science of SwimPlay® is our holistic philosophy that builds life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment.

Hear From Happy Parents

  • Goldfish Swim School Testimonial Image - 1
    We wanted to let you know about the fantastic experience we have had this summer with Coach Mike at your Birmingham location. Our two children, Avery(6) and Connor (5) were non-swimmers when we came to Goldfish in June of this year. We wanted the kids in Goldfish's Jump Start Clinics and began the journey of every day swim classes with Coach Mike.
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  • Goldfish Swim School Testimonial Image - 2
    The staff at Goldfish are exceptional, the water is comfortable and the class sizes are small. Within a few lessons, the whole staff addressed Hailey by name, making her feel so special. We will be forever grateful for receiving such high-quality lessons from Goldfish. We recommend Goldfish to all our friends.
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