19 Philadelphia Swim Lesson Picks From Parents

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    Kids First Swim School

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     (84.8 mi)

    Kids First Swim School is dedicated to teaching kids to be safe and proficient in the water. They have built specialty designed training pools. Maintained at 90 degrees with depths ranging from 2 to 5 feet, both their instructors and students find this the perfect environment to learn.

    StoneCroft Aquatics Center Youth Swim Lessons

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     (130.7 mi)

    From Beginner to Advanced, the StoneCroft Aquatics Center is often filled with more than just senior swimmers. Offering swimming lessons throughout the year, the center is now hosting 4 levels of swim instruction in defined sessions for children.

    Goldfish Swim School

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     (132.8 mi)

    Goldfish Swim Levels are specially designed to make learning fun through guided play for beginners to advanced swimmers from 4 months to 12 years old, including infant swim lessons, toddler swimming lessons, and more.

    West Chester University Swim Lessons

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     (144.6 mi)

    The West Chester University Swimming Lessons program aims to give participants confidence in the water and to aggressively help non-swimmers confront their fears to become comfortable in and enjoy the water. Each hour will offer Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Pre-Competitive Levels.

    Linvilla Orchards

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     (154.3 mi)

    The goal at Linvilla Orchards is to teach the skills of water confidence, safety, sports and a love of water. The qualified and caring staff teaches all of the classes using a hearty dose of fun, imagination, social interaction and creativity. Classes are taught in small groups for all age groups by certified instructors who promote water confidence and safety.

    Club La Maison

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     (159.2 mi)

    La Maison Health & Fitness provides excellent private and small group swim lessons for kids living in the Main Line area! Their tailored swim programs will aid your child’s development in passing a Deep Water test, or for more experienced swimmers, the ability to compete.

    YMCA

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     (159.5 mi)

    The YMCA helps kids (and adults) of all ages, abilities and backgrounds develop skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.

    Ursinus College - Little Bears Youth Swimming Lessons

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     (161.0 mi)

    Ursinus College offers Little Bears Youth Swimming Lessons for kids ages 4-14. They offer beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons each with their own objectives and goals.

    Upper Merion Aquatic Club

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     (162.5 mi)

    Upper Merion Aquatic Club offers a program that aims to develop and expand swimming and diving as sports, as part of a wellness regimen, and as recreation for all age groups. 

    Upper Merion Township Parks & Recreation Learn to Swim

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     (162.5 mi)

    Upper Merion Parks and Recreation offers youth swim lessons throughout the year. With a low student/teacher ratio, even the youngest of swimmers will learn to be safe, comfortable and enjoy the water.

    Lower Merion Township Swim Lessons

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     (165.0 mi)

    Swim lessons are offered at both Lower Merion Township pools, Belmont Hills Swimming Pool and Ardmore Pool. Refer to the Swim Instruction schedule for each pool. Swim lesson registration is handled at the pool. 

    Kaiserman JCC

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     (166.2 mi)

    Kaiserman JCC offers private and group classes for new and experienced swimmers throughout the summer! Private lessons are for ages 3 through adulthood. Group lessons are available for children 6 months to 3 years old.

    Plymouth Swim Club

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     (167.4 mi)

    Plymouth Swim Club offers group and private swim lessons as well as a competitive SSL swim team.

    Greater Plymouth Community Center

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     (168.9 mi)

    The Greater Plymouth Community Center offers group and private swimming lessons for all levels. Classes are level-based and focus on water discovery and safety for the beginner swimmers and stroke refinement for advanced swimmers.

    British Swim School

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     (169.4 mi)

    British Swim School is a premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.

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