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5 NoVA Pools Offering Kids Swim Lessons Before Summer 

Build up your children’s confidence in the water before they jump in the pool this summer.

By Michele Kettner February 22, 2024 at 3:08 pm

You’re never too young to take swim lessons. And with summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to  teach your children the importance of water safety. Here’s where you can sign them up for swim lessons before the community pool opens this summer. 

Big Blue Swim School 

Each of the five NoVA locations offers continuous weekly lessons for ages 3 months to 12 years old. During your children’s swim journey, they’ll learn everything from breath control to perfecting all four strokes, depending on their age group. Plus, parents can wait in the lobby, which has a huge viewing area and WiFi, as their little ones build confidence in the water. Multiple locations 

British Swim School 

This year-round program will get you ready for summer in no time. The school offers nine different swim programs based on age and skill, from Tadpoles for 3 to 36 months to Shark 2 for pre-swim team swimmers. The school also offers adult and young adult swim lessons. Multiple locations 

Goldfish Swim School 

Created for parents by parents, this program has your child’s best interest in mind. The state-of-the-art facility offers a welcoming environment that is full of kid-friendly colors and drawings. From lessons for 4-month-olds to practices for the recreational Goldfish Swim Force swim team (up to age 12), all ages will be challenged in the water. Multiple locations 

Fairfax County Rec Centers 

Visit your local Fairfax County rec center to take a dip in the pool. There are a variety of classes available at the nine recreation centers, including child and parent classes, stroke mechanics, and lessons for homeschool students. Multiple locations 

The Machine Performance Center 

This family-owned and family-operated center is focused on teaching swimming as a life skill. During group, semi-private, and private lessons, young swimmers will get comfortable in the water, learning about the importance of water safety, floating, and swimming fundamentals. 204D Mill St. NE, Vienna 

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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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