Swim With Gills World Class Academy

About

Parent-child classes from 4 months to preschoolers learning breath control and floating, plus six levels of learn-to-swim from comfort building through stroke refinement and open water training. Owner Christina Gillin-Theiss is a former Junior Olympian who trains all American Red Cross certified instructors in her "whatever works" approach that adapts to each child's pace. Perfect for kids 4 months through teens who need patient, individualized instruction. Swim With Gills offers lessons at multiple locations including your home pool, plus adaptive aquatics for kids needing extra support. You can try a trial class first, and they progress kids through skills one step at a time rather than rushing through predetermined schedules.

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Programs (10)

• Indoor and Outdoor Lessons

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  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers year-round swim lessons both indoors and outdoors, with the flexibility to have instructors come to your home or meet at their facility—so you can pick whatever works best for your family's schedule. They teach kids starting at 4 months old all the way through adults, including adaptive aquatics for kids with different needs, so whether your child is brand new to the water or working on building confidence, there's a program for them. Parents rave about how the instructors have helped anxious kids fall in love with swimming and given families real peace of mind about water safety. The studio is genuinely committed to making lessons accessible to everyone regardless of finances, and they partner with organizations like the National Drowning Prevention Alliance because this is about saving lives, not just teaching strokes. Head to swimwithgills.com to see current promotions and find the lesson option that fits your family.

• Preschool

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  Ages 3–5· Paid

  Kids learn basic water comfort and safety skills like submersion and looking underwater as their introduction to swimming. This program targets preschoolers aged 3-5 who are just starting their swimming journey.

• Parent & Child

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  Ages 4–17· Paid

  Parents and babies work together on basic water movements like arm and leg motions, breath control, and floating in a supportive environment. This program serves infants from 4 months through 17 months old. Your kid gets comfortable with water while you learn how to safely support their early swimming development.

• Learn to Swim

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  · Paid

  Kids progress through 6 structured levels from basic floating and stroke introduction through advanced swimming with flip turns and 500-yard continuous swimming. The program serves ages 5 and up, moving from water comfort through stroke refinement and endurance training. Each level builds systematically on the previous skills before advancing.

• Year-roundSwim Lessons

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  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers year-round swim lessons designed to build water confidence and real swimming skills for kids and adults of all ages, from babies as young as 4 months all the way through adults, including specialized adaptive aquatics for kids with different needs. Your child will work with instructors who are genuinely focused on water safety and eliminating the fear that sometimes comes with learning to swim—parents rave about how the instructors have transformed anxious kids into confident swimmers. Lessons are flexible and available both at Swim With Gills' facility and at your own home pool, so you can choose what works best for your family's schedule. What really sets them apart is their commitment to making swim lessons accessible to everyone regardless of financial limitations, and you can head to www.swimwithgills.com to explore group lesson options and current promotions to get started.

• Private Swim Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Paid

  One-on-one swimming instruction customized to your kid's specific pace and comfort level, available at your home pool or their facilities. This individualized approach serves ages 4 months through adults with lessons that can be scheduled flexibly. Instructors create personalized lesson plans and adjust teaching methods to match each swimmer's learning style.

• Mermaid Parties

  Birthday Party
  · Paid

  A themed pool party where kids who can swim get to live out their mermaid fantasies with special activities and games. The magical mermaid instructor travels to your pool for this fairytale birthday experience designed for swimming-capable children.

• Adaptive Aquatics

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  · Paid

  Swimming instruction tailored for kids with unique physical, mental, or emotional needs through individualized lesson plans. This program serves all ages and abilities with the goal of eventually transitioning swimmers into regular group classes when possible.

• Lessons Available At Your Home or Ours

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  Ages 5–6· Free

  Swim With Gills offers year-round swim lessons designed to build water confidence and real swimming skills, whether your child is just starting out at age 4 or you're looking for lessons for the whole family. You can choose to have an instructor come to your home pool or take lessons at their facility, which gives you flexibility depending on what works best for your schedule and comfort level. Their instructors work with kids at every skill level, from little ones who are nervous about the water to older kids building stronger techniques, and they also offer adaptive aquatics for kids with different needs. What really sets them apart is their genuine commitment to water safety and making lessons accessible to families—they're focused on eliminating financial barriers so every kid can learn to swim, and parents rave about how the instructors help anxious children feel confident and safe in the water.

• Open Water Training

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  · Paid

  Kids learn to swim in natural water environments like the Intercoastal or ocean without lane lines, ropes, or pool walls. This advanced program serves all ages who are ready to transition from pool swimming to open water conditions.