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Gainesville, Virginia

Swim Lesson Pricing

Group Lessons Starting at $41/class*

Private Lessons Starting at $75/class*

Welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities with group and private lessons available.

Swim More. Save More.

*The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.

SwimKids Gainesville
Address & Hours

13555 Wellington Center Cir, Unit 109
Gainesville, VA 20155

Monday:
8:30am - 8:15pm

Tuesday:
8:30am - 8:15pm

Wednesday:
3:00pm - 8:15pm

Thursday:
8:30am - 8:15pm

Friday:
3:00pm - 8:15pm

Saturday:
7:45am - 1:00pm

Sunday:
7:45am - 1:00pm

Planned Closures

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025 – Early Closure at 3pm

Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Gainesville Swim Lessons

Select a Level below to view and book swim classes.

We are in the process of enhancing our curriculum, and some information may not yet reflect these updates.

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How Class Levels Work
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with 100+ age-appropriate milestones, so every child has a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and skills through proven teaching methods, using songs, games, and guided practice, so kids stay engaged and make steady progress.
Bathtime Babies Swim Lessons

Bathtime Babies

Age: 2-5 Months


Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 6:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Bathtime Babies class is the perfect first step to introduce infants to the water.

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Early acclimation

  • Sensory exploration

N/A

Toddler Swim Lessons at Little Flippers Swim School

Toddlers

Age: 6-35 Months


Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 4:1

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Toddler courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:

Age: 6-16 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Go underwater for 5-7 seconds

  • Assisted backfloat

  • Assisted rollover

  • Safety skills

Age: 16-35 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater and swim for 8-10 sec.
  • Assisted safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Independently stand and walk in the water
  • Assisted rollover

Age: 24-35 Months

 

Adult Participation: Parent on deck

 

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 1B skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Kick 10′ independently
  • Backfloat independently (10 seconds)
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent JTS
  • Maintain 8-10 seconds breath control
Preschool Swim Lessons - Little Flippers Swim School

Preschool

Age: 3 Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Preschool courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Comfort/Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 5’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Independent back kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Assisted underwater paddles
  • Assisted rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 4 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
  • Independent back kick, 12’
  • Independent underwater paddles
  • Independent rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Assisted elementary backstroke

Kids

Age: 4+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Kids courses are divided into four different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:

Prerequisites: None

 

Class Goal:

  • Comfort & Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 10’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 6 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’

  • Independent streamline back kick, 12’

  • Assisted side kick

  • Independent underwater paddles

  • Independent rollover breath

  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 7 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent side kick with breath, 15’
  • Independent freestyle arms with side breath, 15’
  • Independent elementary backstroke, 15’
  • Independent Jump-Turn-Swim
  • Independent treading water, 30 sec.

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 8 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent unilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent bilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent backstroke, 20’
  • Independent side kick on back
  • Independent treading water, 45 sec.
  • Proper starts and finishes
Advanced Swimming Lessons at Emler

Advanced

Age: 5+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Advanced courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:

Prerequisites: Completion of Level 9 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive backstroke
  • Independent butterfly kick
  • Independent breaststroke kick
  • Proper starts and finishes

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 10 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive butterfly
  • Independent competitive breaststroke
  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive bacstroke
  • Proper starts and finishes

Class Ratio: 10:1

 

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 11 skills

 

Class Goals:

  • Refine technique in all strokes
  • Build stamina
  • Participate in swim school meets

The SwimKids Difference

50 Years

Of swim instruction excellence

Proven Curriculum

Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.

Low Student Ratios

More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.

Discounts

Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.

90° Heated Pools

Comfortable, indoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.

12 Free Make-Ups

Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.

Backed by a Champion

Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trusts our schools. So can you.

Filtration + UV Safety

Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.

Other Swim Options at SwimKids

Weekly Swim Clinics

We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.

Adaptive Lessons

We believe every child should have the opportunity to become a safe and confident swimmer. We have specialized instructors who are certified to teach children with a variety of unique needs!

Weekly Swim Clinics
Private Lessons
Adaptive Lessons

SwimKids Swim School Photos

Make a Splash in Gainesville, Virginia!!

SwimKids’ state of the art swim school teaches swim lessons in Gainesville, Virginia, just behind the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center at the intersection of Wellington Rd and Limestone Drive.

The 6000 square foot facility has an innovative and customized design for teaching kids swim lessons and making families welcome. Special features of the swimming pool include a built-in tot dock for baby swim lessons, several teaching areas for youth swim lessons, shallow depths from 2.5 – 4 feet so kids of all ages can touch the bottom, and warm 88 degree water year-round! Armed with the latest technology, the pool features a UV (ultraviolet) disinfection system, in addition to the traditional chlorine treatment.

Parents and families of swimmers will be comfortable in the temperature controlled viewing area, complete with comfortable chairs, tables, and a children’s area with toys for the siblings. 12 foot glass walls encapsulate the pool, so a good view of ongoing classes can be enjoyed throughout the parent viewing area.

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