HOUSTON – Summer is here and with the Texas heat becoming increasingly unbearable every year, doesn’t a dip in the pool just sound divine? Not if you can’t swim!
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Luckily there are some places in the Greater Houston area you can dive into and learn how to swim - that’s suitable for people of all ages.
Here’s a list of some locations in and around Houston offering swim lessons:
Houston Swim Club
The Houston Swim Club (HSC) has been a trusted name in swimming instruction for nearly 30 years. From beginners to advanced swimmers, HSC offers classes that cover basic water safety, stroke development, and competitive training.
To learn more about the Houston Swim Club and its programs, click here.
YMCA
Like the eponymous song, the YMCA has much to offer, including swim lessons! With several locations across Houston, the YMCA provides a wide range of swimming programs suitable for all ages and abilities. You can even sign up for private or semi-private lessons. Y swim instructors are nationally certified and their training includes CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. The YMCA encourages individuals to develop their swimming skills while enjoying the benefits of physical activity.
To explore swim lesson options at the YMCA, visit their website here.
Splash SwimSchool
Safe Splash SwimSchool has locations around the Houston area and caters to infants, toddlers, children, and adults. The school emphasizes water safety and skill progression. It teaches all skill levels ranging from the fundamentals of water safety to competitive instruction, so swimmers learn to enjoy the water, are safe, and swim for life. With flexible scheduling options and small class sizes, Safe Splash SwimSchool offers personalized attention to every learner.
To find out more about the swim lesson programs at Safe Splash SwimSchool, visit their website.
Texas Swim Academy
Become a part of a family at Texas Swim Academy, a family-owned business, that has a focus on Survival swim lessons for your young one to gain the skills needed to survive in the water. The academy also holds lessons for adults of all ages. Classes are held Monday through Saturday.
To find out more about the swim lesson programs at Texas Swim Academy, click here.
Wolfie’s Swim School
A premier swim school, which opened back in 2017, recently opened its second location in Spring Branch. They offer a variety of small group, private, Baby & Me, and Stroke classes as well as at-home lessons for residents.
For additional information on Wolfies Swim School, visit their website.