12 DC Swim Lesson Picks From Parents

Vanessa M.:  For decades, Nation's Capital Swim Club has taught the children of D.C. how to swim, producing several Olympic swimmers! They offer swim instruction at twelve D.C. area locations, teaching beginner swim instruction to competitive swimming.

Age: 3+

Vanessa M.:  With five locations in the D.C. area, SwimKids Swim School is a great choice. Swim programs include classes for babies two months and older all the way up to competitive team instruction. Special Abilities classes are also offered, as are birthday parties.

Age: 2 months+

Vanessa M.:  Small class sizes and a flexible makeup schedule makes Potomac Swim School a popular choice with local families. All levels of swim are taught, from beginning water acclimation to advanced strokes. Babies as young as 8 weeks old can participate in the Water Babies program!

Age: 8 weeks+

Cost: $96 month

Vanessa M.:  Olympic gold medalist, Tom Dolan, is the founder of this swim school that focuses on teaching essential water safety skills and proper stroke development in a fun way. In addition to swim lessons for babies 3 months through adults, Family Swim Events and birthday parties make this swim school a favorite family spot. The Water Babies I class for babies 3-5 months old is offered free of charge!

Age: 3 months+

Cost: $102+ per month

Vanessa M.:  Children as young as six months old can have a splashing good time at Little Fish Swimming. With a focus on improving water confidence and proper technique, their progressive swim lessons will get results quickly! Open swim, Adults classes, Swim Camps, and Swim Parties are also offered.

Age: 6 months+

Cost: $69+ per month

Vanessa M.:  With many locations nationwide, chances are there is a Goldfish Swim School near you. Known for their state of the art shiver-free pools (always a comfortable 90 degrees) and their unique, fun approach to teaching swimming skills, this swim school is great for introducing babies to the water up to competitive swimming coaching. Family Swim and Birthday Parties are also available at most locations.

Ages: 4 months+

Cost: $98+ per month

Vanessa M.:  With multiple locations in the D.C. area, the British Swim School is a convenient choice for your family. All classes, from water acclimation beginning for babies 3 months old and up to beginner adult classes, are taught by qualified coaches. With water safety as a major focus, your children will learn the crucial skills they need in fun, interactive lessons.

Ages: 3 months+

Cost: based on location

Vanessa M.:  Stree-free swim lessons at Aquatic Stars means qualified instructors use gentle teaching methods and emphasize proper biomechanics for awesome results. Their flexible schedule and makeup classes are a plus for busy families. Private, semi-private, and group swim lessons are available.

Age: 2+

Vanessa M.:  Kids and teens can learn to swim at any level at several of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's locations. Mommy and Me classes help babies interact with the water, while youth and teen swim lessons challenge swimmers to advance their skills.

Age: 6 months+

Vanessa M.:  Private, semi-private, and group swim lessons are offered to the public at Lowell School, a private K-8th grade school. Highly trained swim instructors teach young swimmers new skills in a way that is both fun and safe. Pool Parties and Open Swim are also offered.

Ages: 3+

Vanessa M.:  Happy Swimmers is a mobile swim instruction company that sends qualified swim instructors to teach your child in your own home pool. With an emphasis on child-centered, playful learning, your "happy swimmers" will learn while having fun. Keeping your instructor for the whole swim season helps build the teacher/student relationship.

Age: all

Vanessa M.:  A nice option to take advantage of, should you have your own backyard pool, is Aquamobile Home Swim Lessons. A qualified instructor will come to you and teach private swim lessons in your own home pool. Babies as young as three months through adults can improve their swimming skills!

Age: 3 months+

Cost: $48+ lesson