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Baby and Kid Swimming Lessons in New Jersey

Safe Splash Swim School offers small group classes, semi-private, and private lessons. Photo courtesy of the school.
Safe Splash Swim School offers small group classes, semi-private, and private lessons. Photo courtesy of the school.
9/13/22 - By Laurie Rein

Year-round swimming lessons are a great way to help New Jersey kids develop a love of swimming and instill confidence around the water. These swimming classes teach water skills in a safe and age-appropriate way, and most allow children as young as 6 months old to participate. Many of the swim programs listed below include programming up to age 12 or beyond and some even offer competitive swim teams.

For the youngest swimmers, check out our post on baby swimming lessons in New Jersey.

You can find more swim and sports programs for kids–and even book a class online–in our directory of classes and listings. Check out our New Jersey Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

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Kids of all ages can learn to swim in an engaging environment at Take Me to the Water. Photo courtesy of the school
Kids of all ages can learn to swim in an engaging environment at Take Me to the Water. Photo courtesy of the school

Swimming Lessons for Kids in Northern New Jersey

British Swim School

Various Northern NJ locations
Whether you’re seeking a welcoming Mommy and Me swim class or wish to concentrate on stroke development, The British Swim School North New Jersey has options for you. READ MORE

The Connection

Summit
Kids of all ages can enjoy The Connection’s swimming, dance, yoga, and sports special needs classes, which have been slightly modified and adapted to accommodate any and all abilities.  READ MORE

SwimQuest

Millburn and Whippany
SwimQuest lessons focus on getting kids comfortable in the water while having fun. Small group, semi-private, and private lessons are offered at each of SwimQuest's two locations. Registration is accepted on a rolling basis and lessons are available 7 days a week. A competitive swim team is also offered. READ MORE

Goldfish Swim School

Wyckoff
Jumping into swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School is a great way for little ones to learn to love the water. Parent-and-me swim lessons begin at 4 months old, and lessons continue for children up to 12 years old. There is also a competitive team for advanced swimmers ages 5 and older. READ MORE

Kim's Swim

Denville
At KimSwims, your child can learn everything from blowing bubbles in the water to the backstroke, depending upon their skill level. Parent-and-me classes are available for the younger swimmers. Diving and scuba lessons, as well as adult lessons, are offered. READ MORE

North Jersey Aquatic Club

Various Northern NJ locations
North Jersey Aquatics boasts small-group classes with personalized attention. Most classes offer a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and private lessons are available. Mommy-and-me swim lessons begin as early as 3 months and advance to age 6+. A swim team is also offered. READ MORE

Safe Splash Swim School

Various Northern NJ locations
Safe Splash Swim School teaches swimming as a life skill, with a curriculum designed with help from Olympic champion Missy Franklin and lessons for children of all ages and skillsets. Small-group classes offer a 4:1 ratio, but private or semi-private lessons are also offered. READ MORE

Take Me to the Water Swim School - New Jersey

Various Northern NJ locations
For more than 30 years, Take Me to the Water Swim School (TMTTW) has offered expert swim instruction to children and adults. In a nurturing environment, students quickly become comfortable in the water due to small class sizes, warm pools, and an engaging, imaginative curriculum. READ MORE

Swimming Lessons for Kids in Central New Jersey

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center

Bridgewater
The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center provides fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The facility includes an indoor pool, gymnasium and fitness center, Summer Swim Club, Camp Ruach and The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center. READ MORE

The Little Dolphin Swim Academy

Bound Brook
Compassion, empowerment, family, and excellence are the words they live by at Little Dolphin's Swim Academy. Classes range from Bathtime Babies, for parents and babies ages 2 to 6 months old, and Baby & Me, for ages 2 to 24 months, up to teen and adult lessons. READ MORE

Pied Piper Swim School

Toms River
Instructors at Pied Piper have been teaching the children of Toms River to swim for more than 25 years. Options are offered at all skill levels, from infant to advanced. READ MORE
Into the Swim has locations throughout LI. Photo courtesy of the school
Into the Swim has locations throughout LI. Photo courtesy of the school

Swimming Lessons With Multiple New Jersey Locations

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Making Waves Swim School

Multiple NJ locations
Making Waves offers private, semi-private, and sibling lessons for babies through adults.  READ MORE

Into the Swim

Multiple NJ locations
Lessons are offered for children of all ages and skill levels, starting with Baby & Me. Older children are placed in a class appropriate for their skill and water comfort level. In addition to flexible scheduling, the professionals at this facility also offer private and special needs classes. READ MORE

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