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9 Los Angeles Swim Lesson Picks From Parents

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    Australian Swim School

    Erynn said:  With locations all over LA- including ones with indoor heated pools- your baby through toddler can learn to swim any time of year. Class offerings include Parent and Me sessions, Baby Grad classes when parents are no longer needed, plus classes for ages 3+ to work on learning swimming fundamentals.

    Ages: birth to age 5

    Cost: Contact for pricing

    Santa Ana, CA
    rosebowlaquatics.org

    Rose Bowl Aquatics Center

    Erynn said:  Group, private, and semi-private swim lessons are available year-round at Rose Bowl. Sessions last five weeks and cater to toddlers through high school ages. Adaptive swim lessons and aquatic therapy sessions for children and adults with special needs are also part of the Aquatic Center's offerings.

    Ages: 6 months to adult

    Cost: A 30-minute lesson starts at $15

    Pasadena, CA
    aquabuddiesla.com

    Aqua Buddies Swim School

    Erynn said:  If your child needs one-on-one instruction in the comfort of your own home pool, Aqua Buddies instructors will come to you! Swimmers develop positive relationships with water at any age, through Parent & Me, Toddler Water Safety, and other gentle swim programs.

    Ages: 6 months+

    Cost: Pricing for a single lesson starts at $35

    Glendale, CA
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    InstaSwim - Private At Home Swim Lessons

    InstaSwim said:  InstaSwim offers high quality private at home swim lessons and lifeguard services across all major cities in the US, including Los Angeles. Our certified swim instructors and lifeguards travel to your home pool or community pool. With years of experience in offering swim instruction, our instructors offer students fast results in a positive and comfortable learning environment. All instructors and lifeguards are fully background checked, certified, and screened. Our program is focused around water safety and life saving skills. We offer private or semi private group classes up to 4 students.

    Los Angeles, CA
    onewiththewater.org

    One with the Water

    Erynn said:  Four LA-area One with the Water locations offer swim classes for all ages and ability levels. Instructors include Olympic medalists, USA swimming coaches, and adaptive athletes specialists, so kids of all ages and abilities can feel confident and safe in the water. The primary focus is inclusive swimming experiences, so you can expect a child-centered experience every time.

    Ages: infants and up

    Cost: Swim package pricing varies based on location/program type and starts at $275 for a set of 4 lessons

    Burbank, CA
    swimrightacademy.com

    Swim Right Academy

    Sign up for a free class to learn what this Academy is all about - with every type of swim class from parent-tot programs to private lessons, every age can learn to swim. Swim Right Academy facilities follow a method that involves introducing babies to the water as soon as they are born, so it's not uncommon to see infants on up in the water with instructors or mom and dad. Instructors are also familiar with working with children who may have special needs.

    Los Angeles, CA

    Swimming Los Angeles Swim School

    Erynn said:  With a focus on beginner and parent-child swim classes, Swimming Los Angeles has three separate levels of classes for infants through toddlers. Classes last 25 minutes and involve introducing babies to water, teaching submersions and breath-holding, and learning back floats. As toddlers become more comfortable in the water, instruction switches to more independent swimming away from parents.

    Ages: 2-36 months

    Cost: Class fees start at $185/month

    Manhattan Beach, CA
    waterwingsswimschool.com

    Water Wings Swim School

    Erynn said:  Swim lessons at Water Wings range from group lessons for parent & me ages on up, plus programs for kids 4+, recreational swim team, and even swim clinics. All lessons take place in indoor, heated, salt water pools and last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes depending on skill level and type of class.

    Ages: toddler and up

    Cost: Contact for pricing

    Northridge, CA
    mylittleswimmer.com

    My Little Swimmer Swim Lessons

    Erynn said:  Baby and Me, group, and private lessons are all available from My Little Swimmer. Children learn to have fun in the water, plus develop water safety and survival skills before further honing their swim technique. Instructors are also experienced working with children who have special needs.

    Ages: 6 months-6 years

    Cost: Lessons start at $300/10 lessons

    Woodland Hills, CA

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