Swimming Lessons in Lakeland + Polk County
Here in Florida we are surrounded by water – pools, lakes, the ocean – and every child should learn to swim!
We’ve put together a list of places for kids of all ages to take swimming lessons in Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, Lake Wales & across Polk County. Both group and private lessons are listed below, as well as toddler swimming lessons, infant survival swimming, parent/child lessons, and adult swim lessons. Swim lessons for kids start at 6 months and up.
We STRONGLY encourage you to do your own research before selecting an instructor AND a specific type of swim classes. These listings are for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement or indicate personal experience.
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.
Looking for a place to practice after your swim lessons? We’ve got a list of public pools in Lakeland and Polk County.
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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 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. Visit the City of Lakeland website for upcoming dates and times.
1725 Martin L King Junior Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33805
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
We provide at-home swim lessons for kids and adults in your own pool. We can also provide group swim lessons at your location if parents want to have multiple kids in the lesson or want to invite friends.
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.
Over 25 years of experience! Certified with Infant Swimming Resource and American Red Cross. We teach infants and children ISR Self-Rescue and survival swimming. We also prepare and coach children for swim team once they graduate our ISR Program with their swim-float-swim techniques and move onto our advanced stroke development classes. Located in Winter Haven.
Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) and Survival Swim Lessons in the Lake Wales, FL area.
The Lake Wales Family Recreation Center (formerly the Lake Wales YMCA, now operated by Lake Wales Parks & Recreation) includes a large pool, weight rooms, and other health facilities.
Learn to swim in the comfort of your own home! We are certified swim instructors offering swim lessons in your area.
Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue program teaches children from 6 months to 6 years of age how to survive if they were to reach the water alone. Focused on your child’s stage of development and readiness, each one-on-one ISR lesson is customized to your child’s abilities in the water.
Private swim lessons for students from ages 1-91. Former Jr Olympian and collegiate swimmer with 30+ years teaching experience.
Swim Dynamic is celebrating 12 YEARS of swim lessons! Offering an “accelerated teach-to-swim” program with five one-on-one sessions, 30 minutes each for five consecutive days in our heated pools in South Lakeland. Also offering Adult Swim Lessons, Mommy & Me, Special Needs Swim Lessons, and In-Home Lessons in your own pool.
Swim TOTTS offers survival swimming for infants and young children in Winter Haven and surrounding areas with a trained and certified Master Instructor. Lessons are available for infants and children ages 6 months to 6 years. All lessons are private.
As of February 2022, April Cox has retired from teaching swim lessons.
The ISR program is for children 6 months to 6 years of age. Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue® swimming program is scheduled 5 days per week, for 10 minutes each day for an average of 6 weeks.
Veronica McNamee-Kerst – Certified Drowning Prevention Instructor – welcomes you to ISR, survival swimming for infants and young children ages 6 months – 6 years in Lakeland and parts of Polk County Florida. Every lesson for every child is individualized one on one with me, the instructor. I teach children ages 6 months to about 6 years old. Students attend short private lessons five days a week.
Survival Swim Lesson with lessons Monday-Thursday at a designated time. Lessons are 10 minutes of one-on-one instruction time and will take 6-8 weeks to accomplish the swim survival readiness of roll to float for children under 12 months or Swim Float Swim for children 12 months to 6 years.
Watch Me Swim teaches Survival Swim Lesson. Our lessons are Monday-Thursday at a designated time. Lessons are 10 minutes of one-on-one instruction time. Lessons will take 5-6 weeks to accomplish the swim survival readiness.
Watch Me Swim teaches Survival Swim Lesson. Our lessons are Monday-Thursday at a designated time. Lessons are 10 minutes of one-on-one instruction time. Lessons will take 5-6 weeks to accomplish the swim survival readiness.
The Recreational & Cultural Center pool is an “L” shaped pool measuring 25 yards x 25 meters. Open to the public and used for swim instruction and recreational use seasonally during summer months.
DATES OPEN: Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center and Pool is typically open June through August. Check the website for operating hours & cost.
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