Goldfish Swim School in Frederick, MD
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Goldfish Swim School in Frederick, MD
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Goldfish Swim School - Frederick

353 Ballenger Center Drive Frederick, MD 21703
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Be One of the First Fish in our Pool!

Goldfish Swim School is proud to provide state-of-the-art facilities that are dedicated to indoor swim classes and programs for children, ages 4 months and up.

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  • Confidence-building curriculum
  • Flexible class times
  • Shiver-free, 90-degree pool
  • Safety skills, socialization & fun

Swimming School Opening Soon in Frederick

To Learn More About Our School, Call Today: 301-591-6184

Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment.

Discover Goldfish and give your kids the courage to dive in!

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Confidence-Building Curriculum

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    Mini (Baby): 4-35 Months

    Lessons for the littlest fish

    Bond with your babies in the water!

    • Teaches safety skills & coordination
    • 4 class levels
    • 30-minute sessions

    Pricing coming soon.

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    Junior (Beginner - Intermediate): 3-4 Years

    Dipping a toe into independent lessons

    A great option for ages 3 and 4!

    • No experience required
    • Beginner to advanced class levels
    • 30-minute sessions

    Pricing coming soon.

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    Glider (Beginner - Intermediate): 4-12 Years

    Basic skills necessary for swimming

    A great option for ages 4-12!

    • No experience required
    • 3 class levels
    • 30-minute sessions

    Pricing coming soon.

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    Pro (Intermediate - Advanced): 4-12 Years

    Comfortable with a variety of swim skills

    For your little swim pro!

    • For advanced swimmers
    • 2 class levels
    • 30-minute sessions

    Pricing coming soon.

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Why Parents Love Goldfish

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    "My son always has a fun time during his classes, while I also see improvement each week – so it is clear he is learning and becoming more confident. The teachers are always encouraging, give feedback … "

    - Christina B.

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    "The teachers are enthusiastic and thoughtful in explaining the purpose behind each of the swim activities for our infant. "

    - Leslie B.

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    "Goldfish has literally been a life changer for my family. "

    - Jessica U.

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    "Huge progress! "

    - Christina B

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    "Jack absolutely adores his instructors! "

    - Heather N

  • How do I register for lessons?

    Pre-register with us to stay up to date on our construction and opening timelines, as well as to get priority notification for when we open up booking! Once booking is open, we’ll connect with you to reserve your child’s spot in class. Please note, a debit or credit card will be required to hold your child’s spot.

  • Why should my child take swim lessons year-round?

    Swim lessons are always in season! Swim lessons are offered year-round because it helps our students maintain and improve their swimming skills and knowledge of water safety. Our perpetual lessons are also convenient as they’re provided on a schedule that works with yours. You’ll always have the option to make changes to your lesson times, if needed.

  • When can I sign up for lessons?

    Anytime! Our swim lessons are continuous rather than session-based. We believe that a consistent approach to swimming is important for swim skill development and water safety awareness. Reach out to your local Goldfish Swim School for more details.

  • What if I join in the middle of the month?

    No worries! We’ll adjust your payments as needed to ensure that you’re not overcharged.

  • What happens if my child is less (or more) advanced than the other children in his or her class?

    Don’t worry! Our specially-trained instructors pick up on skill differences very quickly and are aware of the abilities that your child needs to have in order to maintain placement at their level. We understand that everyone learns in their own ways and at their own speeds, which is why our instructors observe and adjust teaching methods as needed. We’re constantly evaluating our students and are very flexible when it comes to working with each child’s individual strengths and weaknesses, so that they see Extraordinary Results!

  • How many weeks are Goldfish swim lessons / When do lessons end?

    Goldfish Swim School runs perpetually rather than seasonally. This means your lessons will continue until you choose to withdraw from our school. We love seeing children graduate through our levels and move on to Swim Force!

  • Do you offer make-ups for missed swim lessons?

    Yes, we allow up to 12 make-up lessons per year. If you need to cancel a lesson, simply call, email, cancel online, or through the mobile app before the start of your lesson. You can book your make-up lesson up to one week in advance, and it can be used anytime while enrolled with us. Please note, we cannot guarantee that a semi-private or private lesson can be made up with a semi-private or private lesson. However, you may choose to participate in a Family Swim instead.

  • If I need to withdraw, will my preferred time, day and instructor be available when I return?

    While we cannot guarantee that there will be an available spot at your preferred day and time with your favorite instructor, we’ll do everything we can to work with your schedule and preferences. We recommend that you remain enrolled, even if you do miss a few lessons. We offer make-ups for the classes you do miss and your child would benefit more from some swim lessons rather than none.

  • What is The Science of SwimPlay®?

    The Science of SwimPlay® is our holistic swim school philosophy that develops life skills in and out of the water in our one-of-a-kind, play-based learning environment. We’re proud to have taken everything that’s scientifically proven to help kids learn, including achievements, safe environments, fun and guided play, and packaged it up into one experience. Through swim lessons that are rooted in The Science of SwimPlay®, we’re able to provide kids with all of the tools they need to boost their cognitive development while learning important life skills.

  • What does science have to do with swim lessons?

    We’re happy you asked! Let us be the first to say that you can leave your scientific measuring tools at home. Goldfish Swim School uses proven research to create a unique swim experience and class curriculum to help maximize your child’s cognitive development, both in and out of the water. Decades of scientific studies show that the most optimal way for kids to learn is through guided play because it provides a solid foundation for emotional and intellectual growth in regards to problem-solving skills, creativity and academic knowledge. Everything we do at Goldfish Swim School is backed by this science, which is why we’ve decided to call it The Science of SwimPlay®. Your child may just appear to be having fun, but a lot more is happening beneath the surface. Our trusted instructors and team members work to boost our students’ development by celebrating every achievement they make on an individual level. Our training methods allow your family to focus on fun while we make sure that your swimmer is doing some serious learning.

  • How was the Goldfish Swim School philosophy developed?

    Stimulating environments are significantly beneficial to a child’s cognitive development. Studies show that children learn important life skills when they are safe, supervised and able to explore, discover and solve problems in their environment. This principle is the baseline we’ve used to engineer our award-winning tropical facilities, train our instructors and guide our curriculum.