Best Swimming Classes/Lessons in Jersey City for Kids & Adults
You’re never too old to learn how to swim. And rarely too young. Possessing basic swimming skills can give parents peace of mind when their kids go off to a pool party, visit a public pool or take a trip down the shore. Teaching kids how to swim at an early age gives them confidence in the water and cultivates skills that become second nature anytime they go for a swim. We’ve compiled a list of the Best Swimming Classes/Lessons in Jersey City for Kids & Adults in and around JC.
British Swim School
(Multiple Locations in Hudson County)
British Swim School is the premier provider of water-survival and learn-to-swim lessons in the U.S., now also offering classes in NJ for everyone from 3 months old to adults. With a history of over 35 years, British Swim School currently teaches over 13,000 students per week nationwide, using their signature and award-winning methodology. Developed and refined by a former national swimmer for England, their goal-oriented program focuses on individualized learning in small groups of 4:1. Their highly-trained professional instructors give individual attention to each child to ensure they progress as fast as possible. Lessons are always fun, but playtime is limited to 5 minutes per lesson in favor of skill development. British Swim School has been featured on national television. It aligns with the Safer 3 Water Safety Foundation, whose mission is to protect every life from drowning through education and heightened water safety awareness. Find a location near you and determine which one of their 9 skill levels is the right for your child here.
Swim Stars
870 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Saint Peter’s University pool)
The mission of Swim Stars is to provide quality swim lessons to all of their Swim Star clients. Their vision is to create a learning environment where all their customers feel safe and comfortable in the water. Providing both learn-to-swim and competitive swim lessons to all ages, they believe that swimming is a lifelong skill that should be enjoyed by everyone. At Swim Stars, each student will receive personalized attention to help them achieve their personal aquatic goals. Classes are taught at Saint Peter’s University pool.
Miss Yvonne’s Swim School
Four Fitness Hamilton Park, 161 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
MYSS operates off of six progression-based levels. All classes are 30 minutes long and operate with a 4:1 swimmer-to-instructor ratio. Swimmers are evaluated and placed in groups based on their current aquatic skills and abilities. Class passes offer the ability to block 10 or 20 weekly classes, respectively. They also offer Mommy & Me and Mama y Yo (en Español) classes.Register for a session in advance here.
Newport Swim and Fitness
33 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Newport Swim and Fitness offer a large indoor pool and swimming lessons to members and non-members. Classes are available by appointment only.
InstaSwim
InstaSwim offers high-quality, private, at home swim lessons and lifeguard services across all major cities in the US, including Jersey City and Hoboken. Their certified swim instructors and lifeguards travel to your home pool, community pool, or apartment pool. With years of experience offering swim instruction, their private swim instructors are privileged to offer their students fast results in a positive and comfortable learning environment. All of their swim instructors and lifeguards are fully background checked, screened and certified. Their program focuses on water safety and life-saving skills. They teach all ages, from 6 months to adults! They offer private one-on-one classes or semi-private group classes with up to 4 students maximum so that each student has more individual time and the attention of the instructor. They offer swim lesson packages of 6 and 12, depending on your needs!
Basic swimming skills are a must in today’s world. They give both parents and their children peace of mind anytime they are near a pool or any body of water and participating in water activities. Participating in outdoor activities such as rafting, kayak and tubing requires confident swimming abilities as well. Knowing how to swim is an overall confidence booster, which carries into other aspects of life and learning.
*Please note: All of the businesses listed above are JCFamilies’ recommendations.Please be sure to double check information related to, for instance, hours of operation, on the individual websites of the recommended businesses prior to visiting.
Updated January 16th 2024
