Whether you have a pool at home, belong to a swim club, or just love heading to the beach, swim lessons are an important part of childhood. Learning how to swim can truly be a life saving skill, so I am a believer that all kids can benefit. Swim schools seem harder and harder to come by as the years go on, so I have compiled a list of the most recommended locations for swim lessons in Delaware.
The schools and locations below offer a wide variety of classes for differing ages and skill levels. If you are hoping to encourage your child to move from swim lessons to swim team, then be sure to note which have swim team options easily built in! Read on to find the 5 most recommended swim schools in Delaware.
Where to get Swim Lessons in Delaware
Swim School Inc.
- Ages: 6 weeks through adult
- Location(s): Newark Senior Center, Paladin Condominium Complex, Fraim Boys & Girls Club (Wilmington)
- Starting Cost: $86 per 4 lessons
- Swim Team Option? Yes
Swim School Inc. offers a variety of class types beginning at 6 weeks of age and continuing through adulthood. You can choose from private or group instruction, and can receive a 10% discount for additional children. With three lesson locations open, it is even easier to find one that works for you.
Siegel JCC
- Ages: 6 months through adult
- Location(s): Wilmington, DE
- Starting Cost: $110 per 2 month session for non-members / $85 for members
- Swim Team Option? Yes
Swim lessons at Siegel JCC are open to both members and non-members throughout the year. You can choose between a variety of levels for group, private, or semi-private classes, and have opportunities with the youth or masters swim teams. While your littles are in swim lessons, your older children can participate in Lifeguard or Babysitters training, while you enjoy some time doing water aerobics.
Hockessin Athletic Club
- Ages: 6 months and up
- Location(s): Hockessin, DE
- Starting Cost: $213 per 7 week session for non-members / $142 for members
- Swim Team Option? No
Because the Hockessin Athletic Club is a full service athletic club, there are plenty of options when it comes to swim lessons for your kids. Beginning with ISR or parent and me classes in infancy, your child can learn how to get themselves to safety should the unthinkable happen near a pool. Classes are held in 7 week long sessions, and open for children aged 6 months through teen. After moving on from basic swim lessons, your child can then begin to prep for swim teams or learn how to become a lifeguard.
Delaware Swim School
- Ages: 6 months through adult
- Location(s): Hockessin, DE
- Starting Cost: $100 per 4 lessons
- Swim Team Option? Yes
As the first and only Swim Angelfish Certified Swim School in Delaware, this is a wonderful option for children with different abilities to learn adaptive swim techniques. The Delaware Swim School offers class options for children and adults of all abilities and skill levels, along with fun extras like free-swim, and birthday parties! Older teens can also take Lifeguard Certification courses here to jumpstart their summer work.
YMCA of Delaware
- Ages: 6 months through adult
- Location(s): 7+ locations throughout Delaware
- Starting Cost: $310 per 11 week session for non-members / $180 for members
- Swim Team Option? Yes
The YMCA offers swim lessons in Delaware for ages 6 months through adulthood. Along with traditional swim classes, The Y has adaptive swim lessons, Swimming with Autism, and Lifeguard Certification. Because of the many class options available, this is a really great location for people of all abilities and skills. YMCA of Delaware has locations throughout all of Delaware, so be sure to check which location has current openings.
5 Locations for Swim Lessons in Delaware
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