It’s that season when swim lessons are in demand! The weather is hot, the kids are out of school and begging for something to do, and you want them to learn that all-important life skill of swimming (and to get out of the house too). The Columbia area has you covered whether you want your baby to brave the waters or your older child to learn some advanced strokes.
Harbison Community Center
The Harbison Community Center offers classes for 6 months to adult (at all swim levels) January through August in the mornings or afternoons (details on dates and times).
You can register online or in-person at the Harbison Community Center at 106 Hillpine Road, Columbia, SC, 29212.
Little Loggerheads Swim School
Visit their website for more information.
Palmetto Athletic Center
The Palmetto Athletic Center (PAC) is a family fitness and athletic facility located at 1193 North Lake Drive in Lexington. They provide swim lessons for ages 3 to 9 at the beginning and intermediate levels. Classes are during May through July.
Register online or call 803-951-2090.
Palmetto Swim School
Register online or email Coach Heath. In case Coach Heath is in the water and slow to respond you may also reach his wife Kim at 803-665-8445.
SWIM Columbia
SWIM Columbia offers private instruction and semi-private instruction, adapting teaching to fit each child’s learning style and individual needs. Instructors work on developing and strengthening swimming and water safety skills for infants and children. Depending on age and skill level, private or semi-private lessons are available at your home or the home of the instructor(s).
Find out more information and/or register online. You may also call 803-238-2148 or email [email protected] for additional details.
Swim Lessons Company
The Swim Lessons Company offers group classes in Lexington and Northeast Columbia. They offer Parent and Tot classes for ages 12 to 36 months, and they also offer lessons for children and adults at all swim levels.
Register online and find out more information about the programs.
Waves Swim School
Waves Swim School outsources certified swim instructors to meet you in your area for private, one-on-one lessons. They serve the Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, and Chapin areas. Their instructors travel to backyard and neighborhood pools, and they also have a selection of indoor and outdoor pools in the Columbia area in which they teach.
Schedule a lesson online or an email for more information.
YMCA
The YMCA offers group and private swim lessons at their Jeep Rogers (Northeast) and Northwest (Irmo) locations. They offer group swim lessons for ages 6 months to adults on weekdays and on Saturdays.
Visit their website for more information about lessons at your local branch and register online. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to participate, but members do receive a discounted rate.
