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At Goldfish Swim School – Gaithersburg, we make learning to swim fun, safe, and exciting for kids of all ages! From beginners to school-age kids refining their strokes, our year-round, indoor swim instruction builds confidence, teaches water safety, and fosters a love of swimming. Whether your child is a future World Champion swimmer or just loves making waves, we’ve got something for everyone!
Our swim lessons in Gaithersburg, Germantown, and nearby areas are a local favorite for families who want a fun, friendly, and effective swim experience. Here’s why so many families choose us:
Swim programs in Gaithersburg, MD, welcome families from all backgrounds. We offer Spanish-speaking swim lessons to create an inclusive, diverse environment where every child feels supported and empowered. Professional instruction is available in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and confidence-building for every swimmer.
In addition to our core swim programs, we host swim clinics for rapid skill development and unforgettable birthday pool parties in our warm-water facility. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to refine their stroke, we have a program that fits their needs and your schedule.
Our swim programs cater to all ages and skill levels, from 4-month-old infants to toddlers and older kids mastering strokes. We focus on water safety, progressing to advanced skills with fun games and activities. Book a free swim assessment today!
Goldfish Swim School is a family-friendly space supporting kids on their swim journey. Serving Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Montgomery Village, we offer a welcoming atmosphere for families, whether your child is just starting out or already a little fish.
Water safety is our top priority at Goldfish Swim School. We teach essential skills like floating, treading water, and safely exiting the pool, ensuring every child is prepared to stay safer in and around water.
At Goldfish Swim School – Gaithersburg, we make swim lessons a fun, safe, and rewarding experience for kids of all ages. Our programs are designed to meet your child where they are and help them grow.
Got questions? Below are answers to some of the most common questions families in Gaithersburg have. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch or contact us at (301) 417-5183.
We offer swim lessons for babies starting at just 4 months old! Our programs for infants and toddlers introduce them to water safety and comfort in the water in a fun, supportive environment.
Most families attend once a week, but we offer flexible scheduling options to fit your family’s routine.
All you need is a swimsuit, a reusable swim diaper (if not potty-trained), a towel, and a water bottle. We’ll take care of the rest!
Every child learns at their own pace, but many kids begin mastering basic skills like floating, kicking, and treading water after a few months of lessons.
Our swim school in Gaithersburg starts with the basics—floating on their back, treading water, and safely exiting the pool. These skills help kids feel confident and stay safer while enjoying the water.
Discover Goldfish and give your kids the courage to dive in today! Contact us at (301) 417-5183 to get started.
Connor Gallion
General Manager
Zachary Healy
Director of Regional Operations
Naomi Graham
Assistant General Manager
Ximena Gonzalez
Manager On Duty
Tanisha Wilson
Manager On Duty
Amy
Deck Supervisor
DeeDee
Deck Supervisor
Jenni
Deck Supervisor
Jessica
Deck Supervisor
Ryell
Deck Supervisor
Japhet
Deck Supervisor
Max
Deck Supervisor
Chloe
Front Desk Representative
Andi
Front Desk Representative
Andrea
Front Desk Representative
Natali
Front Desk Representative
Aadhavan
Swim Teacher
Adi
Swim Teacher
Ailyn
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Aliyar
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Angie
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Ava
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Carl
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Diana
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Gaby
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Jason
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Jazmin
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Karla
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Kimia
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Lily
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Mary
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Mya
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Oumie
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Sophie
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"Absolute best decision we’ve ever made for our kiddos! We’ve tried a lot of other swim programs before and our daughter used to be really..."
"Goldfish is a great place to teach your kids water safety and everything else involved with swimming. We did it for our daughter wheb she..."
"Great swim school, great instructors."
"My kids learning swimming at Goldfish and they feel very much comfortable and tutors takes good acre of kids and make them understand the mistakes..."
"I love this swimming school! My daughter learns so much from her great teachers! Awesome swim school! Love all the amenitites."
"Both of our children had a great experience here."
"Amazing team. You can tell the people who work here love their job and it shows. Grateful for them as our first swim school. Love..."
"The Goldfish Team saw our son struggling with transition from parent in pool to instructor only class. They took initiative to get him in a..."
"Clean safe has hair dryers and swim suit spin dryers"
"Great school! Teachers were so great with my son. He learned so much and is so confident in the water now! So glad we signed..."
"Hayden and Bryce were awesome dudes! Gave us a grand tour of their spectacular location and was very informative about the different affordable plans. Aquatots..."
"This swim school is amazing! My daughter loves it! It's also the cutest and very clean! They really take care of the kids in the..."
"Amazing!"
"My two kids are taking swim lessons here and we love it! The instructors are so kind and patient, and I've already seen improvement in..."
"The absolute best facility with the most patient, support, and attentive staff!"
"Huge shoutout to all staff, swim instructors, Kourtney, and Liz. When I brought my daughter in the intention was to give it a try and..."
"This was a great first day experience. My 2 kids were comfortable with the staff and environment. I would recommend this place to anyone I..."
"My daughter enjoys it, she started around a year ago and now she’s a pro at swimming!"
"Absolutely love this swim school. This location has amazing staff. My kids love coming early to play and color and get so excited every time..."
"It is an incredible place for children, it has professional people who love what they do and that is reflected in the children who love..."
"Goldfish is a up-kept facility. Workers there are kind and instructors are very friendly and well trained. We just had to renew!"
"My sons favorite day of the week is Swim Lesson day at Goldfish. He loves his instructor and we love the staff so much that..."
"We cannot thank the entire team at Goldfish Swim School -Ahwatukee enough for making Camila’s birthday such a wonderful and memorable celebration! We were incredibly..."
"Infant swim lessons are fantastic and free. Fun and safe. Friendly, smiling instructor. Life guards pool side. Family may observe poolside or from the lobby...."
"My 2 girls have started to excel here in only a few short weeks. Great for all age kids learning to swim"
"Instructors are kind and knowledgeable…would highly recommend!"
"this is a wonderful place. they are wonderful with the kids. they teach so many life saving skills and they keep it so fun for..."
"We absolutely love Goldfish Swim School! My son has been taking swim lessons here for over two years, and we’ve had a consistently great experience...."
"Our kids love swim class here!"
"Our boys are thoroughly enjoying it, and we're already witnessing remarkable learning progress after just three weeks."
"Both of my girls(8&3) started with just the most basic swim skills and they are flourishing here at Goldfish! We have a Hawaii vacation coming..."
"My daughter has been going for about a year a half and I can tell a big difference from when she started. Her teacher is..."
"My grandson takes lessons here. Staff is great. Facility is clean and pool is warm"
"Amazing experience!"
"Brought my daughter for swimming lessons and she absolutely loved them, the staff were all incredibly kind and patient and made it a wonderful experience...."
"my cousin told me to write this "i like there and they teach me to swim good" sounds like a great place, would probably recommend"
"AMAZING SWIM SCHOOL!!! Front desk was helpful, and the lesson was very good quality. The general manager was there every time I showed up to..."
"I had such a great experience there! The environment is super fun and welcoming!"
"10/10 Highly Recommended!! My daughter just started swim lessons last month and I already see a huge improvement. The staff are so supportive and welcoming...."
"Instructors are great and professional."
"Can’t say enough about this place. The front desk is always so helpful with everything. The teachers are wonderful and patient with each kiddo. We..."
"We love goldfish! The staff is always so kind and supportive especially with private lessons for our autistic child. They are so patient with her..."
"We love coming to swim class! My 6 month old is learning so much and the teachers are awesome!!"
"Very friendly , knowledgeable staff. Facility very clean and inviting."
"GSS is incredibly clean and well-equipped. The staff at the information desk are friendly and provide good explanations, making it a very comfortable and welcoming..."
"Unis Kim taught my little brother how to swim at Goldfish, and now he is much more confident in the water! I highly recommend coming..."
"Warm pool, structured lessons, good seating for parents to watch!"
"Leaving another review to: 1. Express our gratitude to our awesome swim instructors here at Goldfish. Isiah & Sophia are the two we’ve worked with..."
"We love it here! Great introduction for young ones to have fun and get comfortable and the staff are amazing!"
"awesome place , gave my kid a lot of confidence in swimming ' I used to worry about her swimming and I still do! but..."
"we love goldfish swim school!!! it is an amazing swim school and our kids have learned lots"
"Very attentive. Both my boys are much more comfortable in water and they have only been in lessons about a month? They love it and..."
"nice. My kid loves it. They are utilizkng the space really well with great coach and colorful surroundin with everything kids love like books, chalkboard,..."
"We love all thr people at Gold Fish Swim! The instructors are so great and caring. The kids love going to swimming lessons and have..."
"Our experience was exceptional! Staff greeted us and gave us a tour. Very friendly - answered all of our questions. I had no concerns about..."
"We love Goldfish!! The whole program has been thoughtfully laid out in small group classes. The ribbons and the moving up part is such a..."
"We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Goldfish Swim School! They do an amazing job helping kids feel comfortable and confident in the water while..."
"We love goldfish swim school. Both of my kids have blossomed socially and physically. The staff are so friendly and flexible for our changing schedules...."
"Highly recommend."
"Great staff. Very effective. Well organized."
"Great place with helpful staff. Comfortable environment for kids to learn the basics for safe swimming."
"Great place! My daughter learned to swim very quickly."
"Huge progress for my daughter. Instructors are really great with the kids."
"This was my first time attending and I loved it. I stood in for my granddaughters parents and I was very impressed. The staff was..."
"My two oldest children are taking swim lessons at Goldfish and are loving it! They were both nervous when they started and now are much..."
"Nice and friendly people"
"Great teachers! Great set up!"
