Swim Lessons in Richmond, VA for Ages 4 Months to 12 Years

At Goldfish Swim School, we offer expert swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years in a fun and safe environment. Whether your child is just starting to get comfortable in the water or looking to refine their swim strokes, our certified instructors are dedicated to helping them grow as confident swimmers.

Our Swim Programs

Mini (4–35 months)

• Parent and Child Classes: For our youngest swimmers, these classes are designed to introduce babies and toddlers to the water with the safety and comfort of a parent or guardian by their side. Through fun songs, games, and gentle techniques, your child will start to build water confidence while learning basic skills like floating and kicking.
  • Age Group: 4–35 months
  • Class Ratio: 1 instructor to 4 parent/child pairs
  • Focus: Water acclimation, basic water safety, and early swim skills

Junior (Ages 3–4 years)

• Water Exploration & Safety: In these beginner lessons, your child will learn to move through the water independently while focusing on essential water safety. With fun, interactive lessons, your child will develop foundational swimming skills such as floating on their back, kicking, and basic stroke techniques.
  • Age Group: 3–4 years
  • Class Ratio: 1 instructor to 4 students
  • Focus: Building water confidence, basic swimming, and water safety

Glider (Ages 4–12 years)

• Introduction to Swimming: For older children who are new to swimming or still gaining confidence, this program introduces fundamental swimming strokes, breathing techniques, and safety skills. Students work on swimming longer distances and improving coordination in the water.
  • Age Group: 6–8 years
  • Class Ratio: 1 instructor to 4 students
  • Focus: Learning front crawl, backstroke and building endurance

Intermediate – Advanced (Ages 4–12 years)

• Stroke Development & Endurance: This program is for children who are comfortable in the water and ready to refine their swimming techniques. We focus on stroke mechanics, building endurance, and introducing new strokes, such as breaststroke and butterfly.
  • Age Group: 9–12 years
  • Class Ratio: 1 instructor to 4 students
  • Focus: Stroke refinement, endurance, and water safety skills

Why Choose Us?

• Certified Instructors: Our team is certified in water safety and trained to work with children of all ages and skill levels.
• Small Class Sizes: We keep our class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and rapid progress.
• Indoor Heated Pool: Our warm, state-of-the-art indoor pool holds lessons year-round.
• Flexible Scheduling: With multiple class times available throughout the week, we easily fit swim lessons into your family’s schedule.

Water Safety First

Water safety is our top priority at Goldfish Swim School. We incorporate life-saving water skills into each level, ensuring that your child learns to swim and how to stay safe in and around water.

Register Today!

Spaces fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today to give your child a lifetime of water confidence and safety. Register online or contact us at (804) 441-7882 to find the perfect class for your child.