Submitted by tellmetheworld t3_1025lsk in philadelphia
We got an 8 month old we’d like to enroll in swimming lessons. Are there any in the city? We’ll also drive a short ways. We don’t have a pool and don’t want to have someone join us at a community pool. Would prefer a private facility
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Goldfish swim school in ft Washington
The YMCA on Christian Street has parents and babies swim classes. The instructors are really good
Aqua Tots in Horsham, but that’s a bit of a drive depending on where you are in the city. They’re pro submersion which is different than Goldfish and Kids First Swim Schools.
I took adult swim lessons there and it’s a great facility. The kids’ class was before my class so I would see the instructors teach the kids and they were terrific.
Same goes for the Columbia North Y at Broad and Master.
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We’ve been taking our now toddler there for a while and have had great experiences there, even during the height of Covid.
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The Columbia North YMCA branch is great. My daughter has experienced a lot of growth with the swim instructors.
I have met a couple parents who went to the Columbia North branch bc classes were full at Christian Street and they liked Columbia North so much that it became their first choice (in part bc it is less crowded and parking nearby is easy).
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They won’t do private for kids under 3, but if you’re comfortable with a group setting their baby bubbles class is excellent.
What are adult classes like? I’m an adult and not able to swim. Embarrassed about it 😩
Don’t be embarrassed, you are not alone! They offer 3 levels of adult classes. Beginners range from people who can swim a little to no knowledge at all. Classes are small. They will teach you everything at whatever pace you need. I already knew how to swim a little, but after classes there I am much more confident in the water.
Thank you. I will look into it
trashpandarevolution t1_j2r9v65 wrote
https://fitnessalivephilly.com/babybubbles