Mommy + Me Baby Swim Lessons
Parent + Child Swim Lessons
These swim lessons are designed for a parent and child to be in the water together for water play and swimming basics. While they are most often called mommy and me, all parents are welcome, including fathers and caregivers. Lessons are typically for ages 6 months old through toddlers.
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 parent and child swim lessons. Infant and baby survival swim lessons are also available for this age group.
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 Mommy + Me 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
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