Business Details
Expert Swimming Instruction for Children & Adults in Mid-Atlantic
KIDS FIRST Swim Schools have established themselves as the world's largest provider of children's swimming instruction, operating 21 locations across five Mid-Atlantic states. Since our founding, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children and adults develop lifelong swimming skills. Our specialty-designed training pools maintain a consistent 90F temperature, eliminating common barriers to effective learning while ensuring comfort for all ages. With over 150,000 students annually, our certified instructors implement the proprietary KIDS FIRST/Kick FIRST Learn to Swim System, a research-backed curriculum that delivers measurable results. We offer diverse programs tailored to individual needs, including Parent & Me classes starting at six months old, private instruction beginning at age two, and competitive stroke development for advanced swimmers.Our rolling monthly schedule allows families to select convenient day and time options, while family swim nights encourage parental participation in their child's progress. The organization maintains rigorous instructor certification standards through our Director of Training and Development, ensuring consistent quality across all locations. With observation rooms featuring one-way glass at every facility, parents can monitor lessons without disrupting the learning environment. Our commitment to community safety extends to teaching essential water survival skills that have proven lifesaving for many students. Through continuous innovation and dedication to aquatic education, we remain the trusted choice for families seeking comprehensive swimming instruction.
Services
Parent & Me Classes
Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Developmental Swim Team
Homeschoolers Swim
Water Aerobics
Warm Water Therapy
Family Swim Nights
Birthday Parties
Adult Lessons
Highlights and features
- We offer 30-minute weekly lessons with certified instructors using a research-backed curriculum
- Our pools maintain a consistent 90F temperature for optimal learning conditions
- We provide programs for all ages from Parent & Me classes starting at 6 months old
- Our rolling monthly schedule allows flexible enrollment options year-round
- We operate 21 conveniently located facilities across five Mid-Atlantic states
What people say
Best swim classes
Loves the water
Small classes
Patient instructors
Noticeable progress
Services
Parent & Me Classes
Designed for infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years, these classes develop essential water safety skills through parent-guided activities. Our warm 90F pools create comfortable learning environments where children learn buoyancy, propulsion, and breath control while bonding with caregivers. Certified instructors guide parents through techniques that establish early water comfort and safety awareness.
Private Lessons
Individualized swim instruction available for children aged 2+ and adults, focusing on personalized skill development at the student's pace. Certified instructors adapt our proprietary curriculum to address specific needs, whether building basic water safety skills or refining competitive strokes. Lessons occur in controlled environments with dedicated attention for accelerated progress.
Group Lessons
Structured classes for ages 3+ with maximum 4:1 student-instructor ratios, following our progressive curriculum through five skill levels. Instructors focus on building confidence through sequential learning while maintaining engaging, social environments. Classes occur weekly with rolling enrollment options for flexible scheduling.
Developmental Swim Team
Advanced program for serious swimmers developing competitive strokes and endurance under experienced coaches. Participants receive technical instruction in all four competitive strokes while building racing skills and sportsmanship. This program has produced high school champions and college-level athletes through systematic training approaches.
Birthday Parties
Two-hour party packages featuring private pool access at 90F followed by dedicated party room time for gatherings. Hosts receive exclusive pizza partner discounts and decoration options while guests enjoy supervised swimming in safe, temperature-controlled environments. Adult supervision required for children under 5 during water activities.
Questions
What swim programs do you offer for young children?
We offer Parent & Me classes starting at 6 months old, private lessons from age 2, and group lessons beginning at age 3 using our proprietary curriculum.
Do you have locations outside Maryland?
We operate 21 locations across five states including Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, New Jersey, and Maryland with convenient scheduling options.
What makes your swimming instruction unique?
Our specialty-designed pools maintain 90°F water temperature with depths from 2-5 feet, combined with certified instructors using our research-backed curriculum.
Can adults participate in swim lessons?
Yes, we offer warm water therapy, water aerobics, and private lessons for adults who want to learn or improve their swimming skills.
Do you offer birthday party packages?
We provide Splash Parties with two-hour celebrations including private pool time at 90°F and party room access for gatherings with family and friends.
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Reviews (4)
Rebecca Pena
Jun 22, 2021
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We looked forward to going here until my 6 year old son who has ADHD was told to shut up by his swimming teacher. Unacceptable. Do not send your special need children to this place. The whole staff is rude. Dont waste your time and money at this location. Try a different location or better yet, try Goldfish Swim School. Just a little more pricier but worth it with a nice friendly staff, clean, following covid guidelines, swim teachers where face shields, the whole place is just awesome and eye catching!
Kimberly Selemski
Apr 24, 2021
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I think the price increases for adult water aerobics are outrageous. I went from paying $60 per month to go 5 days a week (I could go evening class also) to now it's $70 per month for just 2 classes a week. I was given another price that included warm water therapy, but I am not interested in that. I enjoyed going there, but you just lost a customer. We are literally paying the price for the pandemic yet again. Businesses are raising prices to make up for their losses, when in fact, many of them (speaking on all business, not just swim club) got the Grant's, low interest loans, etc.
ShaKearah Murdock
Mar 18, 2021
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My daughter first day taking swimming lessons, it was great. Everyone us nice and courteous. It's a kid friendly pkace.
Michelle Webb
Oct 15, 2020
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Love Kids First Swim School. Everyone is very friendly. They are very good with my son who is on the Spectrum. He looks forward to see his instructor Ms. June. She is very good working with. She is very patient. Thanks Ms. June, my son is swimming.
