Group Swim Lessons in Lakeland + Polk County
Whether your little fish is swimming for the first time or you just need a swim refresher, these group swim lessons will help give your kids confidence in the water for a safer swimming experience this summer.
Always remember that swim lessons are just one part of drowning prevention. Pool fences and safety alarms are also important, with adult supervision being the most important aspect of water safety.
The swim schools and pools listed below offer group swim lessons for kids.
Visit our main Swim Lessons Guide for lessons in Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, Lake Wales & across Polk County. Includes group swim lessons, private swim lessons, adult swim lessons, and ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) and survival swimming. Lessons are available for ages 6 months and up.
Use the map at the bottom to find Group Swim Lessons Near You.
The City of Lakeland offers Swim Lessons in the spring & summer for ages 6 months and up. Lessons are provided in 2-week sessions, Monday – Thursday, each lesson is 30-45 minutes. Lessons cost $50 per 2-week session. Visit the City of Lakeland website for upcoming dates and times.
Swim Lesson Level Descriptions
Parent-Child Aquatics (Ages 6 months – 2.5 years)
The instructor will help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. Swim diapers required under a bathing suit.
Preschool Aquatics (Ages 3 – 5)
Beginner class designed to be the first class without parents. instructors will evaluate and determine the appropriate level for your child.
Youth Learn to Swim (Levels 1-3 / Ages 6 – 12)
Beginner to intermediate class with participants learning fundamental aquatic skills such as floating, gliding, and simultaneous arms and leg motions all while doing this independently of an instructor’s support.
Youth Learn to Swim Level (Levels 4-5 / Ages 6 – 12)
Advanced class with participants improving their aquatic skills and increasing their endurance using the following swim strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke.
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons
Participants will be introduced to basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes, including the front crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Participants will also learn the skills and concepts needed to stay safe around water.
For more details visit the website – http://www.lakelandgov.net/swimlessons, contact the Aquatics Operation via phone 863-834-3157 or email Aquatics@Lakelandgov.net for information.
1725 Martin L King Junior Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33805
During the summer months, Florida Southern College offers group swim lessons for ages 3 – 15. Lessons will be 30 minutes each, 5 sessions total, for 1 week. Levels range from beginner swimmers through swim team prep.
Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy, mind and body for all. Our facility features: Wellness Center, Weight Room, Sauna, 25-Meter Outdoor Heated Pool, Swim Lessons, Covered Outdoor Basketball Court, Group Exercise Studio, Group Cycle Room, Childcare for gym visits, Softball Field, Daycare Center (Before/After School, Preschool, VPK), and more.
For over 50 years, the YMCA has been the only cause-driven wellness center in our area to offer programming for the whole family that focuses on the spirit, mind and body. Facilities include: a weight room, a gym for basketball and exercise classes, an indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, racquetball courts, a craft room, childcare facility, group exercise room, gymnastics center, and more. Programs include swim lessons, sports leagues for kids and adults, childcare, after school care, group fitness classes, and much more.
2125 Sleepy Hill Road, Lakeland, Florida 33810
Group Swim Lessons and Mommy, Daddy & Me lessons offered during the summer. Open swim hours daily all summer. Check website for pool opening dates and prices, as well as swim lessons schedule.
The Lake Eva Aquatics Center offers a variety of swim lesson classes through the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Classes held May – September and taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors.
Parent & Child Lessons: Ages 6 months – 3 years
Preschool Lessons: Ages 4-5
Learn-to-Swim: Ages 6 – 14
Other Lessons: Adult Classes, SNAP Classes, Private Lessons
The City of Winter Haven offers swim lessons during the summer months at both Rowdy Gaines Pool and the Recreational & Cultural Center Pool.
801 Avenue T Northeast, Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Swim Dynamic is celebrating 12 YEARS of swim lessons! Offering “accelerated teach-to-swim” program with five one-on-one sessions, 30 minutes each for five consecutive days. Also offering Adult Swim Lessons and Mommy & Me.
As of February 2022, April Cox has retired from teaching swim lessons.