Swim With Gills

About

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons for kids starting at 4 months, plus adaptive aquatics, open water training, and swim team prep. Christina Theiss, a competitive swimmer who earned a National Red Cross Merit Lifesaving Award, runs the school with a philosophy of letting kids progress at their own pace without pressure. Perfect for ages 4 months through teens, with parent-child classes for babies and six skill levels from beginner water comfort to advanced stroke refinement. Instructors come to your home or community pool, or you can take lessons at their indoor and outdoor locations. They offer trial classes and have small group, semi-private, and private lesson options.

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Programs (10)

• Parent & Child

  Class
  Ages 4–17· Paid

  Parents and babies work together on basic water comfort, floating, and simple arm and leg movements in the pool. The program runs in months, not weeks, so your kid gets comfortable at their own pace. Instructors are American Red Cross certified and adjust each lesson based on how your baby responds to the water that day.

• Open Water Training

  Class
  · Paid

  Swimming training in natural bodies of water like the ocean or Intracoastal without lane lines or pool walls to grab. Your kid learns to navigate currents, waves, and open water conditions that are completely different from pool swimming. This is for swimmers who have mastered pool skills and want to tackle ocean or lake swimming.

• Private Swim Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Paid

  One-on-one swimming instruction at your home pool, their facilities, or community pools with a certified instructor. Lessons are completely customized to your kid's learning pace and comfort level in the water. Instructors can travel to you or you can come to their indoor or outdoor pool locations.

• Lessons Available At Your Home or Ours

  Class
  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers swim lessons year-round at either their facility or right in your own pool, so your kid can learn in whatever setting works best for your family. They work with children starting at 4 months old all the way through adults, including adaptive aquatics for kids with different needs, whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or already knows how to swim. What really stands out about this place is that they're genuinely committed to water safety and making lessons accessible to everyone—they work hard to eliminate financial barriers because they see swimming instruction as a life-saving skill, not a luxury. Parents rave about how the instructors help kids move past water anxiety and build real confidence, and you can tell from their testimonials that families feel heard and supported throughout the process.

• Year-roundSwim Lessons

  Class
  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers year-round swim lessons designed to build real water safety skills and confidence, whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or working toward stronger technique. They teach kids as young as 4 months all the way through adults, and they also offer adaptive aquatics for kids with different needs, so there's genuinely something for every kid and comfort level. You can do lessons at their facility or have an instructor come to your home pool, which is pretty convenient depending on what works for your family. The best part? They're committed to making sure cost isn't a barrier to learning to swim safely, so it's worth checking out their website to see what financial options and promotions they have available. Parents rave about how the instructors help nervous kids overcome their fear of water while building real skills, which honestly is the peace of mind every parent wants.

• Indoor and Outdoor Lessons

  Class
  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers year-round swim lessons both indoors and outdoors, with instructors who come to your home or teach at their facility — whatever works best for your family. They work with kids starting at 4 months old all the way through adults, including specialized adaptive aquatics for children with different needs, so whether your kid is water-shy or already comfortable in the pool, there's a program for them. Parents rave about how the instructors build confidence and tackle real fears, with one mom sharing that her daughter went from needing anxiety support to becoming a strong, confident swimmer. What really sets Swim With Gills apart is their commitment to water safety and making lessons accessible to everyone, regardless of finances — they're genuinely focused on saving lives and removing barriers that keep families from getting proper instruction. Head to their website at www.swimwithgills.com to check out their group lesson options and current promotions.

• Learn to Swim

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids work through 6 progressive levels from basic floating to swimming 500 yards continuously with proper flip turns. Your kid starts with water comfort and safety, then moves through stroke development for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. The program includes treading water, diving, and endurance training as they advance through the levels.

• Preschool

  Class
  Ages 3–5· Paid

  Kids learn basic water comfort skills like submerging their head and looking underwater in a structured class setting. This is designed for 3-5 year olds who are ready to start swimming without a parent in the water. Lessons focus on making your kid feel safe and confident before moving to actual swimming strokes.

• Mermaid Parties

  Birthday Party
  · Paid

  Themed pool parties where kids who already know how to swim get to live out their mermaid fantasies with games and activities. The mermaid instructor travels to your pool for a 2-hour celebration. This is designed for kids who are comfortable swimming and want a magical underwater-themed party experience.

• Adaptive Aquatics

  Class
  · Paid

  Swimming instruction tailored for kids and adults with physical, mental, or emotional challenges using individualized lesson plans. Instructors work toward mainstreaming swimmers into regular group classes when possible. The program adapts teaching methods and pacing to meet each swimmer's specific needs and abilities.