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Swimming Safari
904-260-1836 / www.swimmingsafari.com
Swimming Safari Swim School - All Areas
Heated indoor pool 90 degree water for lessons all year long, plus many outdoor locations during the summer. Ages 3 years old and up. 30-minute lessons available for private, semi-private, and group classes. Indoor heated pool located near Beaches and 9A.
Level 2 - Breaking away from the instructor and becoming independent swimmers.
Level 3 - Learning different strokes and deep water activities.
Level 4 - Increasing distance and endurance to prepare for a swim team. Swimming Safari wants our children to be safe in the water, happy in the water, and confident in the water. Lesson prices start as low as $84 for six lessons. Ask about our Fall Specials!
904-260-1836 / www.swimmingsafari.com
Beaches Aquatic Center
Beaches
Heated Pool, Swim Team, Swim Lessons.
904-246-3822 / 297 Aquatic Drive, Atlantic Beach / www.bacpool.com
City of Jacksonville Public Swimming Pools
All Areas
Children ages 5-12 are taught to swim with the added element of water safety instruction. 2-week sessions run June 12-July 21. Classes are taught at selected City of Jacksonville public swimming pools. Mail-in registration going on now. On-site registration begins June 3rd.
904-745-9630 / 34 Pools throughout Jacksonville / www.coj.net
Coach Sally's Swim And Learn
Clay County
Swimming Lessons for ages 6 mos. & up (Under 3 - Parents must accompany child in the water). Certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, First Aid and CPR. 5 classes per session, 30 minutes per class. $75.00 per session, per child; $70.00 for additional children from the same family. Parent/Tot Classes and Private Lessons are also available. The Skill level of your child can be determined by where your child falls in the following descriptions: Level I - Will not put face in the water Level II - Will put face in the water but is fearful Level III - Will go under water but not swimming on top of the water Level IV - Swims independently but needs to learn breathing and introduction to deep water Level V - Swims independently but needs confidence in deep water Level VI - Beg. Stroke Class - should be able to swim length of pool Level VII - Adv. Stroke Class - recommend taking Beg. Stroke class first
904-215-9811 / 560 Laurel Grove Ln, Orange Park / Coach Sally's Swim and Learn
First Coast YMCA
All Areas
The YMCA provides instructional swimming programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. For more information about the aquatics programs and schedules, click on the link for the address and phone number of the location nearest you.
904-296-3220 / First Coast YMCA
Fish Bowl Swiminar
Clay County
Your first "Swiminar" is complimentary. Family one time membership: $30, includes instruction video and 30 Day Aquatic Membership. Four "Swiminars"-$79.00. Eight "Swiminars"- $139.
554 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park / 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
Fish Bowl Swiminar
Arlington
Learn skills to teach your own child to swim. Parents will learn to teach their child to submerge, roll to their backs, and return to the wall after a fall. The beginning of stroke mechanics, breathing control, and body position will also be taught.
Your first "Swiminar" is complimentary. Family one time membership: $30, includes instruction video and 30 Day Aquatic Membership. Four "Swiminars"-$79.00. Eight "Swiminars"- $139.6500 Fort Caroline Rd/ 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
Fun Swim Practice
Ages 5-12, small groups, $84 per student. Getting ready for swim team, kid triathlons or just get better at swimming. Strokes, Endurance and Breathing.
Six (6) 30-minute lessons. . Locations: Beaches, Mandarin, Orange Park, Southside, St. Augustine-210, and more. Ask about the Backyard Swim Program.
Practice swimming can be fun but energizing. Learn Octopus and swordfish strokes, as well as diving and survival jumping and more.
904-260-1836 / www.swimmingsafari.com
Group Swim Lessons
All Areas
Ages 2 years old and up in small groups. Six (6) 30-minute lessons. $84 per student. Locations: Beaches, Mandarin, Orange Park, Southside, St. Augustine-210, and more. Ask about our Backyard Swim Program.
All instructors are American Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid and total over 25 years experience. Swimming Safari is a member of U.S. Swim School Association, The Drowning Prevention Alliance, and The World Aquatic Babies and Children Congress.
Level 1 – Learning about the water and becoming comfortable in the water.
Level 2 – Breaking away from the instructor and becoming independent swimmers.
Level 3 – Learning different strokes and deep water activities.
Level 4 – Increasing distance and endurance to prepare for a swim team.
904-260-1836 / www.swimmingsafari.com
In Home "Swiminar"
Learn skills to teach your own child to swim. Parents will learn to teach their child to submerge, roll to their backs, and return to the wall after a fall. The beginning of stroke mechanics, breathing control, and body position will also be taught in your home pool.
All instructors have at least five years experience and have received specialty training at the Fish Bowl. Please call for more information.9446 Philips Hwy. Ste 1 / 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
Infant Aquatic Safety / Baby and Me Swim Lessons
All Areas
Little ones start in the "Baby and Me" class because we want children to learn to love the water and respect it at the same time. This class meets once a week with other parents and children. It teaches different ways you can interact with your child in the water as well as teaching methods that you can do outside of class.
Heated pool 90 degree water. Ages 6 months through 2 years. Six (6) 30-minute group lessons. Locations: Mandarin, and more.
All instructors are American Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid and total over 25 years experience. Swimming Safari is a member of U.S. Swim School Association, The Drowning Prevention Alliance, and The World Aquatic Babies and Children Congress.
Lesson prices start as low as $84 for six lessons.
904-260-1836 / www.swimmingsafari.com
Infant Swimming Resource
All Areas
Infant Swimming Resource teaches individual swimming and water survival skills for children 6 mos to 6 years. Highly effective, one-on-one lessons taught by specially certified instructors. Your child can be skilled in 3-6 weeks. Click on the link or call for the instructor closest to you.
904-249-5884 / Locations throughout the city / www.infantswim.com
Infant Swimming, Fear of Water Classes, and Competitive Lessons
Southside
Ages 6 months - adult. Lessons offered at indoor heated pool for year-round classes. Instructor is a 3-time Junior Olympian and received training in Adaptive Aquatics. Six lessons per session.
Goldfish level(6-36 months) - Infants and parents learn water survival skills including submersion, return to wall, and turn to back skills.
Clownfish level(2-3 years) - toddlers learn parent seperation, face in water, effective strokes, and safety.
Dolphin Series - Classes seperated by age and skill level, swimming skills perfected.
Fun and Fit - All ages and skill levels, this program focuses on fitness, increased stamina, and burning calories.
904-403-4007 / Heartland Rehabilitation and Pilates Pool, 9446 Philips Highway, Suite 1
www.kidsswimlesson.com
JaxParks Swim Lessons
Citywide
Activities range from swim lessons for all ages to aqua aerobics to family swim month. Keep reading for all the exciting details.
Aqua Babies - Aqua Babies is a water acclimation class specially designed for infants age 6 to 36 months. The program's fun, safe environment will allow participants to become more comfortable in and around water. Participants will work in small groups of 10 per each instructor. A parent is required to accompany his/her child in the water.
Aqua Babies is offered at the Cecil Aquatics Center only.
Aqua Tot Program - Aqua Tots is a water acclimation class for children ages 2 1/2 - 5. Toddlers will have the opportunity to learn basic aquatic skills in a fun and safe environment. Parents must accompany the children. All Aqua Tots classes have one instructor per five participants. The classes are offered at select locations.
Youth Swim Lessons - Youth Swim Lessons are for children ages 5 – 12. Children are placed in classes based on their skill level. Activities range from basic aquatic acclimation to learning competitive swimming strokes. The learn-to-swim program maintains one instructor for every 10 participants.
Youth swim lessons are offered during the summer months at select pool locations and year-round at the Cecil Aquatics Center.
For General Information
Contact the Aquatics Office
904-745-9630
For Swim Lessons, Swim Team, and Junior Life Guard Camp Information
904-745-9630
For Cecil Recreation Complex Programs
904-573-3157
13611 Normandy Blvd
City of Jacksonville / www.coj.net
Jewish Community Alliance
Mandarin
On-going group lessons for ages 3-6. 8 lessons 30 minutes each. Private lessons for all ages.
904-730-2100 / JCA, 8505 San Jose Blvd. / Jewish Community Alliance
Private Swim Lessons
All Areas
Heated indoor pool 90 degree water for lessons all year long, plus many outdoor locations. Ages 2 years old and up. Six (6) 30-minute lessons. Locations: Beaches, Mandarin, Orange Park, Southside, St. Augustine-210, and more.
All instructors are American Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid and total over 25 years experience. Swimming Safari is a member of U.S. Swim School Association, The Drowning Prevention Alliance, and The World Aquatic Babies and Children Congress.
Level 1 - Learning about the water and becoming comfortable in the water.
Level 2 - Breaking away from the instructor and becoming independent swimmers.
Level 3 - Learning different strokes and deep water activities.
Level 4 - Increasing distance and endurance to prepare for a swim team.
904-260-1836 /www.swimmingsafari.com
Swim Lessons
JaxParks offers swim programs at its outdoor pools each year in June and July. Classes are offered year-round at the Cecil Aquatics Center.
Aqua Babies - Water acclimation class for age 6 to 36 months; designed to help participants become more comfortable in and around water. Class ration is 10 participants per one instructor. A parent is required to accompany his/her child in the water. Aqua Babies is offered at the Cecil Aquatics Center only. Aqua Tot Program - Water acclimation class for ages 2 1/2 - 5 years; designed to teach toddlers basic aquatic skills. Youth Swim Lessons - Swim instruction for ages 5 - 12 years. Participants are placed based on skill level. Activities range from aquatic acclimation to learning competitive swimming strokes Adult Swim Lessons - Swim instruction for ages 13-years and older. All skill levels are welcome and the instruction is customized to meet all individual needs. Classes are offered at select locations. For more information please call Christa Wilson at 904-745-9630 or email at christaw@coj.netJaxParks Aquatics Office / 904-745-9630 /4012 University Blvd. N/ www.jaxparks.com
Swim Lessons
Beaches
Southside
Mandrain
Infant and Child Survival Swimming lessons. Swim lessons offered for babies/children from 6 months in age and up. Stroke lessons also offered to older children. For more information please call.
904-982-9403
Swiminar Playgroup
All Areas
Learn skills to teach your own child to swim. Includes four intense hands on sessions with an experienced swimming instructor. This group will continue to meet at the community pool at set times and days to practice as a group and to learn from each other.
Currently offering the Swiminar Playgroup for the communities of Ibis Point on San Pablo and Bishops Court on Hodges. Parents need to show interest in the Playgroup to be established in their community. If you like to have this program available in your community please call. The cost is $55 per child.9446 Philips Hwy. Ste 1 / 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
Swimming Safari Swim School
All Areas
Heated indoor pool 90 degree water for lessons all year long, plus many outdoor locations. Ages 6 months and up. Six (6) 30-minute lessons. Private, semi-private, and group classes available. Locations: Beaches, Mandarin, Orange Park, Southside, St. Augustine-210, and more. Ask about the Backyard Swim Program.
All instructors are American Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid and total over 25 years experience. Swimming Safari is a member of U.S. Swim School Association, The Drowning Prevention Alliance, and The World Aquatic Babies and Children Congress.
Level 1 - Learning about the water and becoming comfortable in the water.
Level 2 - Breaking away from the instructor and becoming independent swimmers.
Level 3 - Learning different strokes and deep water activities.
Level 4 - Increasing distance and endurance to prepare for a swim team.
Swimming Safari wants our children to be safe in the water, happy in the water, and confident in the water. Lesson prices start as low as $84 for six lessons.
904-260-1836 /www.swimmingsafari.com
The Fish Bowl Swim School
Southside
Ages 6 months - adult. Lessons offered at indoor heated pool for year-round classes.
Goldfish level(6-36 months) - Infants and parents learn water survival skills, including submersion, return to wall, and turn to back skills.
Clownfish level(2-3 years) - toddlers learn parent seperation, face in water, effective strokes, and safety.
Dolphin Series - Classes seperated by age and skill level, swimming skills perfected.
9446 Philips Hwy. Ste 1 / 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
U.S. Swim School Association
U.S. Swim School Association is an association of quality schools devoted to aquatic education for lifelong safety, fun and health.
www.usswimschools.org
UNF Aquatic Center
Swim lessons for ages 8mos-14years. The heated indoor pool measures 50 meters by 25 yards. Instructors are certified through the American Red Cross as Water Safety Instructors (W.S.I). Private lessons are also available for all ages and skill levels.
904-620-1810 / 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd S / www.unf.edu/recsports
Wakeboard Lessons
Beaches
One hour private lesson. Choose how many hours you'd like on the boat. Privates are for 1 - 6 students. Not Per Person, But Per Hour.
