Experience the Best Swim Lessons for Kids in Grand Rapids, MI

Help Your Child Build Confidence & Safety Skills With Swim Lessons in Grand Rapids | Welcoming Families from Northview, Ada, Belmont and the Surrounding Areas

At Goldfish Swim School – Grand Rapids, we’re proud to offer top-tier swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Our certified instructors use a proven play-based approach to teach swimming fundamentals, water safety, and cognitive skills in a fun, supportive environment. Families across Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, Rockford, and nearby communities trust us to provide a foundation for lifelong water safety and enjoyment.

Why Choose Swim Lessons in Grand Rapids?

Swim lessons are more than just a skill—they’re a critical layer of safety for children in Michigan’s lake-filled landscape. Our classes are designed to be engaging and effective, helping kids develop confidence in the water while learning essential techniques like floating, breath control, and stroke development. With small class sizes (max 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio), each child receives personalized attention in our 90° shiver-free pool, ensuring comfort and focus.

Play-Based Learning That Works

Children learn best when they’re having fun! Our play-based curriculum uses games and positive reinforcement to teach water safety, swimming skills, and even cognitive development. Whether your child is just starting out or refining their strokes, our instructors tailor lessons to their pace and personality. Parents love watching their kids progress while splashing, laughing, and gaining confidence.

Flexible Scheduling for Michigan Families

We know life in Grand Rapids is busy, so we make swim lessons convenient with:

• Weekday and weekend class times to fit your schedule
• Free make-up lessons so missed classes don’t mean lost progress
• Easy online enrollment and progress tracking 

Goldfish Swim School wants to create a flexible environment that can allow your child to get the caliber of swimming lessons that they deserve and that will help foster their love of swimming!

More Than Lessons—A Community for Families

Beyond swim instruction, we host Family Swim Nights for practice and bonding, plus pool rentals for birthday parties—complete with games and lifeguards. We also partner with local schools and organizations to promote water safety awareness in West Michigan. OUr swim lessons focus on creating a fun environment that can help take your child’s swimming skills to the next level!

Serving All of Greater Grand Rapids

From infants to school-aged swimmers from Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas, our programs are designed to meet every child’s needs. We specialize in:

• Parent & Me classes for babies (4–36 months)
• Survival swim skills for toddlers
• Stroke technique for advanced swimmers

Enroll Today and Make a Splash!

Give your child the gift of water safety and confidence. Spots fill fast—join Grand Rapids’ favorite swim school today! Take your child’s swimming skills to the next level and jumpstart their love of swimming!