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.

For more information, Find Your Local Goldfish Swim School.
We look forward to seeing you in the pool!

  • M Mini | 1-4 | 4-35 Months
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Mini 1
      4-15 Months
      Adult Participation / 6 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
      • Gentle introduction to the water for ages 4-15 months
      • Basic swim and safety skills taught
      • Great bonding experience for 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 for ages 16-35 months
      • Basic swim and safety skills taught
      • Great bonding experience for 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
      • Comfortable in water without a parent
    • Mini 4
      24-35 Months
      No Adult Participation / 3 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to perform swim 5 ft independently
      • Student needs to be comfortable going underwater
  • J Junior | 1-3 | 3-4 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Junior 1
      3-4 YRS
      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 for ages 3-4 years
      • 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 going underwater
      • Student needs to be able to swim 5 ft independently
      • Student is comfortable floating on their back w/ assistance
      • Student is comfortable floating on their stomach w/ assistance
    • 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 ft. independently
  • G Glider | 1-3 | 4-12 Years
    • Name
      Age
      Details
      Requirements
    • Glider 1
      5-12 YRS
      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 ages 5-12 years
      • 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 ft. independently
    • Glider 3
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to to swim Simple Freestyle 20 ft independently
      • Student is able to roll over to breathe independently
      • Student is able to kick on their back w/ Kickboard 20 ft independently
  • 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 is able to swim 20 ft of Simple Freestyle w/ Side Breaths
      • Student is able to swim 20 ft of Simple Backstroke
      • Student is able to Streamline Kick 20 ft on their back
    • Pro 2
      4-12 YRS
      4 child limit per class / 30 minute classes
      • Student is able to swim 40 ft of Simple Freestyle w/ Side Breaths
      • Student is able to swim 40 ft of Simple Backstroke
      • Student is able to kick 20 ft Dolphin Kick
      • Student is able to kick 20 ft 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 2 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
    My 3 yo son, Aiden, used to hate taking baths, going in the water and never wanted me to leave his side. We started taking classes here and Stephanie at the Roscoe Village branch has changed Aiden’s perspective about it completely. She is so chill, fun and patient with Aiden that he is independent, super comfortable in the water now and anxiously waits for his next class. He has an absolute blast. Thank you Stephanie for everything! Everyone at Goldfish is amazing, we love coming here.
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  • Goldfish Swim School Testimonial Image - 2
    We have two children at Goldfish and they absolutely love it! The instructors have shown true, genuine compassion with our children and are dedicated to their growth with each lesson.
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