Dive Right In with Swimming Lessons for Kids
Summer in Michigan often means pool parties and trips to the lake.
However, for kids of all ages, any season is the right time to learn how to swim or to brush up on their skills.
See our complete roundup of spots around Kalamazoo that offer swim classes, lessons, and competitive swim for this extracurricular activity.
With options for every age and ability, you’ll find something that fits your family’s needs.
Want to practice your skills?? Try these open swim locations.
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Locations for Kalamazoo Swimming Lessons for Kids
Teaching your child to swim is a critical skill and comes with too many benefits to count. Finding the right instructor and swim class is essential for creating lifelong swimmers.
Find the best spots in Southwest Michigan to take your child to swimming classes.
Featured Swimming Lessons for Kids
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Sea Otter Swim School
Locally owned and operated, Sea Otter Swim School offers lessons at multiple locations in the Kalamazoo area.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, owner Kelly Dougal has created a safety-focused curriculum with the goal of helping your child become confident and independent in the water.
Classes offered:
• Parent & Me
• Private (1:1 ratio)
• Semi-private (3:1 ratio)
Weekly classes & boot camp style (consecutive days) are available
With over 25 years of teaching experience, owner Kelly Dougal has created a safety-focused curriculum with the goal of helping your child become confident and independent in the water.
Classes offered:
• Parent & Me
• Private (1:1 ratio)
• Semi-private (3:1 ratio)
Weekly classes & boot camp style (consecutive days) are available
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OFFERING: Toddler Swim Lessons, Swimming Lessons for Kids
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
All Swimming Lessons for Kids
| Allegan Aquatic Center 1560 M-40 North, Allegan MI 49010 The Allegan Swim School offers group swimming lessons for children three and above. |
| Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Portage 7113 S Westnedge Ave, Portage MI 49002 Aqua-Tots built a new facility in Portage, next door to Sam’s Club on Westnedge in 2023. They offer group and private swim instruction. |
| Battle Creek YMCA 182 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Swim lessons at the Battle Creek YMCA cover the basics of floating, stroke technique, water safety and boat safety. All ages are welcome, from 6 months to adults. |
| Borgess Health & Fitness Center 3025 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Borgess offers a wide range of fun, educational swimming courses designed for children ages six months and up |
| Bronson Athletic Club 6789 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo MI 49009 The Bronson Athletic Club offers aquatics classes and lessons for all ages. Swimming lessons are available to Bronson Athletic Club members only. |
| Kalamazoo United Swim Club Loy Norrix High School, Kik Pool kalamazoounitedswim@gmail.com Kalamazoo United offers swim teams and swim instruction from beginners to advanced levels. |
| Kik Pool 1018 Walter St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 The Kik pool welcomes all community members for open swimming and also hosts many other activities such as aqua fitness, swimming lessons, lap swimming, and swim meets. |
| Sea Otter Swim School Endurance Fitness & Wellness The Kalamazoo Athletic Club Sea Otter Swim School offers private, semi-private and parent & me swimming lessons for children six months and above. Swim lessons focus on helping children develop the skills necessary to be safe, comfortable, and confident in the water. |
| Sherman Lake YMCA 6225 N 39th St, Augusta, MI 49012 Centrally located between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, the Wellness Center at the Sherman Lake YMCA is home to a six-lane pool with two diving boards. Lessons start at the age of six months and are available for children of all ages and skill levels. |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo 1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (Maple) 2900 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024 (Portage) The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo offers swim lessons for all ability levels and ages, starting at six months. Private lessons, homeschool lessons and pre-competitive swim team are also available. |
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