Are you looking for the best swimming lessons in DFW, Texas?
DFW offers a wide variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. With summer approaching, this is the perfect time to get in the water—and we’ve compiled a list of the top programs and instructors to help you take a deep dive.
Here’s your guide to swimming lessons in DFW:
Big Blue Swim School
📍 Allen, Plano, & Frisco, Texas
Age: 3 months to 12 years.
Location: Allen: 170 East Stacy Rd. Suite 2010, Allen, TX 75002; Plano: 1805 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093; Frisco: 1644 FM 423, Frisco, TX 75034
Pricing: $32–$39 per lesson.
Big Blue Swim School was founded by Chris DeJong, a five-time U.S. National Champion Swimmer. Each of their pools is temperature controlled, with showers and individual dressing rooms. They offer simultaneous lessons in an open pool so each family can enroll children across multiple age groups. They also provide progress reports for parents and actively engage them in each lesson.
Each weekly lesson is 30 to 45 minutes, with both walk-in and biweekly options available to best fit your schedule. They offer an Adaptive Swim Lesson program for children with special needs to receive individualized training. Best of all, their swimming instructors are equipped with 100 hours of training—so you know they’re the best of the best.
Open dates/hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm; Wednesday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm;closed on Friday; and weekends from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
SafeSplash Swim School
📍 12 locations in DFW
Age: 4 months to adult.
Location: Various locations in DFW
Pricing: $104-140 per month, program dependent.
If swim safety is your top priority, SafeSplash is the ideal choice for lessons in DFW! They partner with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) to give students life-saving skills—and confidence. Towels and hair caps (for long-haired swimmers) are required, but they are sold onsite for your convenience.
Each month, Safesplash updates parents on their student’s progress through “Splash-n-Tell” sessions, where students can showcase their new skills. Progress is celebrated with adorable level ribbons!
If you’re interested, SafeSplash also offers complimentary trial lessons. We love this school for parents looking for swimming lessons in DFW.
Open dates/hours: Open on select days, dependent on location, usually between 4 pm–8 pm. Exact hours vary.
British Swim School
📍 5 locations in DFW
Age: 3 months to adult.
Location: 24 Hour Fitness in Las Colinas and Southlake. LA Fitness in Coppell, Euless, and Las Colinas.
Pricing: $32–99, program dependent. Membership fee billed annually: $42 per student, $59 per family.
Founded by Rita Goldberg in Manchester, England, British Swim School has been a trailblazer in water safety since 1981, offering small, personalized class sizes. Their classes are held in pools at LA Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness locations.
For students with special needs, British Swim School offers a specialized program, ensuring every student feels comfortable and safe.
As you may notice from their website, British Swim School is currently partnering with Peppa Pig, offering swim-themed activity packs to make swimming fun for younger students.
Uniquely, British Swim School mandates that each student wear a color-coordinated cap for their swim level. This ensures the safety of each kid, allowing instructors to identify the skill level of each student—and it’s also adorable!
Open dates/hours: Pool hours vary by location. Usually, 3:30—7:30 pm on select weekdays, 10:00 am—2:00 pm on select weekend days. Office hours are 10:00 am—6:00 pm every weekday, every location.
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
📍 13 locations in DFW
Age: 4 months to 12 years, or up to adults.
Location: Various locations in DFW
Pricing: Pricing varies with location and program. Aqua-Tots offers sibling discounts. An annual registration fee is required per family, usually around $45–50.
Offering classes in groups of four, two, or one, Aquatots is a leading provider of swimming lessons in DFW. They provide 30-minute lessons year-round for students of all skill levels, including competitive and non-competitive swim teams. Their SNAP program (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) serves special needs students with private lessons.
Aquatots offers flexible make-up lessons, allowing families to reschedule if a student is sick or traveling. Additionally, the Aquatots app allows parents to manage their students’ schedules and monitor their progress with real-time updates.
To assist diverse communities, many Aquatots locations feature Spanish-speaking staff. Call ahead to confirm language availability at your location!
Open dates/hours: Hours vary by location. Usually between 9:00 am—8:00 pm on weekdays, with shorter hours on the weekends.
Emler Swim School
📍 10 locations in DFW
Age: 2 months to 6+ years
Location: Various locations in DFW
Pricing: Beginning at $35 per lesson. Pricing may vary by location or program.
Emler is often considered a leading option for infant swim instruction, offering classes as early as two months of age. One of their standout programs, Bathtime Babies, allows parents to sit with their infants and adapt to the water. These lessons are under $10!
Emler’s curriculum consists of 11 progressive levels based on 100 swim techniques, and each student moves through them at their own pace. Progress is rewarded with prizes, and lessons often use songs and props to create an engaging and motivating environment for the students. Uniquely, they often use fins on students’ hands or feet to help students learn propelling movements through the water.
They also offer a swim team for students 6 and older, with local competitions a few times per year and private lessons for students of all ages.
Open dates/hours: Hours vary by location and by weekday.
Upcoming planned closures:
- Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Friday, July 4, 2025
Know of More Swimming Lessons in DFW?
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