The best early swim learning experience

At Nemo Swim School, we specialize in teaching beginners the essentials of swimming. Founded in 2009, we have been committed to delivering high-quality swim instruction in a friendly and accessible environment.

|We offer a personalized experience by coming directly to your local pool, ensuring convenience and flexibility. From children to adults just starting their swimming journey, our experienced instructors provide expert guidance through each swimming technique.

|We believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment, where beginners can gain confidence and develop essential swimming skills at their own pace.

|Choose Nemo Swim School and embark on your swimming journey with our dedicated team, focused on helping you reach your swimming goals.}

We can’t wait to help you make a splash soon!

Holistic approach

Rest assured, your son or daughter will know all the basics by the end of their swim package

Passionate teachers

Your child will be taught be someone who loves children.

Watch your child at home

Teachers conveniently come to you, so you can hang out at home, or watch.

Toddlers &
Preschoolers

Toddlers and preschoolers (from 2 -5 years old) will find a special program here tailored for them.

  • Most reliable school for toddlers.
  • Safe and CPR trained.
  • Swim basics
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Children

Children, ages 6 -11, will learn at their own pace. In this age group, progress appears especially quick.

    • {Structured lessons|Basic skills like floating and  stroke refinement and diving.
    • How to safely enter and exit the pool, treading water, and basic rescue techniques.
    • Fun and Engaging Activities.
    • Individual Attention: With appropriate student-to-instructor ratios, children receive personalized instruction to address their specific needs and progress at their own pace.
    • Technique Focus: Instructors work on developing proper techniques for various strokes like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and sometimes butterfly, along with improving overall stroke efficiency and breathing patterns.
    • Building Confidence: Lessons are designed to build confidence both in and out of the water. As children master new skills, they gain self-assurance and feel more comfortable in aquatic environments.
    • Enhance strength, coordination, and endurance, promoting overall physical fitness.
    • Instructors use positive reinforcement to encourage progress.
    • Parent Communication
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Young Adults

From age 12 to adult, customized programs are available based on level. Lessons for beginners and intermediates, alike.

  • Initial Evaluation: Classes typically start with a preliminary evaluation to determine current abilities and tailor the instruction to individual needs.
  • Technique Improvement: Focus is placed on improving technique for various strokes such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and occasionally butterfly, while enhancing stroke efficiency and proper form.
  • Water Comfort: Classes focus on increasing water comfort and address any apprehension or fear of the water, helping adults feel more at ease.
  • Physical Conditioning: Include exercises that improve overall physical conditioning, such as endurance and strength training, to complement swimming skills.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Many programs offer flexible scheduling options to fit into various adult schedules, including evening and weekend times.
  • One-on-One Coaching: Instruction is often personalized, including private lessons to focus on specific goals and provide direct feedback.
  • Safety Skills: Lessons often cover safety skills such as correct breathing techniques, floating, and self-rescue methods, to ensure confidence and safety.
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Swim Membership Offer

Schedule and tuition

Half Days

Spend a half a day with a swim instructor for technique changes, and a ton of fun.

8:30 - 12:00
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Full Days

Full-day with an instructor for lessons, technique improvements, and a lot of fun.

8:30 - 3:30
$350/mo.
Extended Day

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8:30 - 5:30
$2,600/mo

We welcome kids into our 2-4’s program based on their birth year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many lessons do you need to learn swimming?

Young kids aged between 2-3 who get private lessons for 30 minutes per week can generally swim confidently within 12 months. Children aged 3+ years taking private lessons for 30 minutes per week can be expected to be able to swim in around about 6 months or about 20-30 hours.

What is the best age to start swim lessons?

The recommended age to start is around four years old. At this age, children have the muscle movements and coordination to learn and be successful at swimming. With our Swimbies swimming sessions, you can even start getting your little one comfortable in the water from as young as 3 months. It's never too late to learn to swim either. Whatever you’re age or ability, we’re ready when you are.

Is it difficult to learn to swim as an adult?

This is a great question, but you likely already know the answer: It depends. The short answer is that I've rarely seen adults take longer than two or three weeks-worth of swim lessons to become functional swimmers. And I've never met an adult who couldn't get there eventually.

How many months does it take to learn swimming for adults?

Adults can learn the basics of swimming within a month or two. Obtaining intermediate and advanced skills in swimming takes longer. Being able to swim a mile or two can take months or years. Multiple variables are causing such a broad range.

How many times a week is swimming good for you?

Swimming is a great all-round form of physical activity. It's ideal if you want to be more active and stay healthy, whatever your age or fitness level. A few 30 to 45 minute sessions of moderate to vigorous intensity swimming per week is a great way of working towards your recommended level of physical activity.

TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE WHILE SWIMMING

You might be wondering ‘why is it important to follow safety rules in swimming classes and lessons’, but they’re there to protect all of us when using the Better pool facilities. Before taking the plunge, it’s important you have the swimming basics under your belt. Here's how you can help everyone swim in a safe and welcoming environment.

What to do:
  • Wait to swim after you eat. Please avoid swimming within two hours of eating.
  • Watch from a distance. Spectators can watch swimming lessons from the designated gallery/viewing area, not from the poolside.
  • Remember to shower before and after your swimming lesson and use the toilet facilities before getting in the pool.
  • Be mindful of your own swimming ability and those around you.
  • Follow lane swimming etiquette – if you’re swimming near a slow or fast swimmer, adjust your pace or switch lane.
  • Listen to our qualified lifeguards and instructors and follow their guidance to keep everyone safe.
  • Swim only when you’re feeling healthy. It’s very important to talk to your doctor before swimming if you have any health problems, and inform staff of any special requirements you may have.

83.4% of children in Philadelphia Stateshort who reside at a home with a pool, and dont know how to swim, end up with a safety problem. All our swimming coaches are certified with "Swimming safety" program and also hold Local CPR Certification.