Dive into Swim Lessons!

Little one ready to dive into swimming after watching Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps dominate the pool in Rio? Mine too! Swimming is one of those important life skills that needs teaching. Luckily, the Arlington area has loads of great programs to get your kids familiar with and comfortable in the water. Read of for a few of the great options for swim!

1.       Aqua-Tots Swim School (1551 Highway 287 N., Ste. 111 Mansfield, TX 76063, www.aqua-tots.com)

o    Kiddos can start here at 4 months with parent and tot classes to get used to being in water. At age 2.5, they can begin solo classes and progress as their comfort in water allows.

2.       Arlington YMCA (several locations; www.ymca-arlington.org)

o    The Y offers swim classes year-round to members and non-members alike. Kids start at 6 months in parent/tot classes here and then in solo classes beginning at age 3. Classes are offered through adulthood.

3.       City of Arlington, fall/winter lessons offered at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool ( 1815 New York Ave, Arlington, TX 76010; www.naturallyfun.org/swim-lessons)

o    Swimmers ages 3 and up can find a class appropriate to their abilities in the pool. The City even offers classes with adult swimmers looking to get more comfortable in the water or improve their stroke!

4.       City of Mansfield, classes offered at the MISD Natatorium- 3700 E. Broad St.; mansfieldisd.org/aquatics)

o    The City of Mansfield offers classes for kids 4-14 at the MISD Natatorium. Classes are offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Kiddos advance automatically as their skills in the water improve.

5.       Mid-cities Arlington Swim (MARSwim) (multiple locations; www.teamunify.com)

o    MARS offers competitive-level swimming for all ages. Swim lessons start at age 4 and are offered both in the evening and on Saturday morning. Swimmers can advance to competition level as their skills progress. Classes are offered at UTA, TCC and Hugh Smith.

6.       City of Grand Prairie (Kirby Creek Natatorium) (3201 Corn Valley Road, Grand Prairie; http://www.grandfungp.com/aquatics)

o    A variety of classes and class levels are offered by the City of Grand Prairie at their heated indoor facility. Kids from 6 months to 12 years can find a class to get comfortable in the water!