Drowning is the second leading cause of death in kids ages 5 to 14, and more kids ages 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These swim schools in New Jersey are open for lessons year-round.
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Multiple locations
The 30-minute swim lessons are geared toward swimmers age 4 months to 12 years old. You can track your kid’s progress via the Aqua-Tots app. Weekend and nighttime classes are available.
Big Blue Swim School
Multiple locations
Aside from lessons for babies up to advanced and older children, the adaptive swim program focuses on kids with physical, cognitive and sensory needs who may need more time and attention.
British Swim School
Multiple locations
The different parts of swim instruction include water safety tips, water acclimation, water survival skills, and stroke development. Lessons are broken down into under 3, over 3, stroke development, teen, adult, and adaptive.
Five Star Swim School
Multiple locations
The indoor, heated (90 degrees), saltwater pools are the site of lessons for future swimmers age 6 months old to adults. The classes are grouped by age and skill level, with a 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. Five Star often holds free open swim hours, events, and parent-and-me classes on holidays.
Goldfish Swim School
Multiple locations
The Science of SwimPlay is the philosophy here for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. The approach is play-based, and encourages coordination, listening skills, independence along with water safety.
Into the Swim Swim School
Multiple locations
The pools here are “shiver-free,” which means you can swim comfortably year-round – or head to the outdoor pools during the summer. There’s a range of kid and adult classes with 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 student-to-teacher ratios. Certain locations offer swim parties, water aerobics and competitive pre-team sessions.
Making Waves Swim School
Multiple locations
Private lessons here make sure kids are comfortable swimming in the pool, jumping off the diving board, and even playing a silly game of Marco Polo. You get private one-on-one attention from instructors.
NJ Swim: An Emler Swim School
Multiple locations
Through weekly swim clinics, NJ Swim promises your kid will achieve five weeks of progress in five days, spending 30 minutes each time going over stroke techniques and water safety fundamentals. Start as young as 2 months old in Bathtime Babies, or sign up for an advanced class for longtime swimmers.
North Jersey Aquatic Club
Multiple locations
There are semi-private and private swim lessons for parents and children, plus swimmers from age toddler to adult. Competitive swimmers, triathletes and open water swimmers can ask about competitive stroke technique analysis.
Peddie Aquatic Center
Hightstown
The Peddie Swim School offers instructional programs, in addition to pool time and lane space. For swimmers age 6 months to adult, the focus is on lifelong swimming through water fitness, competitive swimming, lifeguard training and water games.
SafeSplash Swim School
Multiple locations
Through their S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, you’ll learn 10 lifesaving skills in one year or less. Lessons are open to every age and level; in addition to swim camps, clinics and team training.
Silton Swim School
Manasquan
The philosophy of the late Robert A. Leete, Jr. was to use communication and repetition and match each child’s ability level to make them successful swimmers. He spent six decades teaching hundreds of kids to swim. His family now runs the school, offering lessons and swim teams.
St. Francis Community Center
Long Beach Twp.
Aside from swim lessons, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, plus lifeguard training.
SwimQuest
Whippany, Millburn, Livingston, Westfield
There are different 30-minute options for your water lovers: small group swim, private or semi-private swim lessons. The 15-week Strokes Clinic gets young swimmers ready for competitive swim meets, including diving skills.
YMCA
Multiple locations
Swim lessons are open to members and non-members of the Y, and include everything from open swim to preschool swim lessons and parent-and-me sessions to lessons for adults. Check with your local Y for more information.
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