Swimming Lessons are Key for Any Michigan Kid
If you live in the Great Lakes state, swim lessons are one of the most important classes for kids. In a state with water everywhere, swimming classes could be life saving.
It’s inevitable that Michigan kids will either own a pool or go to the beach, or be invited to a pool party with friends. Knowing swim safety will give kids more freedom to experience Michigan summer at its best.
While knowing how to swim is important, not all kids love the process of learning to swim.
Finding the right instructor and swim school can make a huge difference in how much a kid learns.
And once they get going, let them get in practice at some local indoor pools that have open swim.
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Featured Grand Rapids Swimming for Kids
Find Grand Rapids and West Michigan swimming classes here.
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Top-Voted Grand Rapids Swimming Classes for Kids – 2025
Following are the area’s top rated swim lessons for kids, as voted on in our annual Best of Grand Rapids Awards.
These instructors have a love for teaching kids how to be safe in the water and enjoy watching kids acquire new skills for the lake or pool.
Winner: Goldfish Swim School – Grand Rapids
1. Goldfish Swim School – Grand Rapids
2. Julie’s Swim School
3. Goldfish Swim School – Grandville
4. Shelley’s Swim Lessons
5. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools – Grand Rapids
6. Goldfish Swim School – Knapps Crossing
7. Mary Free Bed YMCA
8. Kroc Center
9. Aqua-Tots Swim School – Holland
10. Holland Aquatic Center
How Swimming Classes for Kids Works
Swimming lessons usually happen once a week, often through a 4-8 week class.
If your child loves and masters one class, there’s usually one offered at the next level, so that they can take lessons year round if they wish.
Classes range from learning to be comfortable in the water, all the way up to advanced stroke techniques and even diving.
In Michigan, outdoor swim lessons are in summers, but indoor pools can offer swimming lessons year round.
The only equipment needed for kids swim classes is a swimsuit, towel and goggles. So let’s go!
Full Swimming Lessons Directory
West Michigan has amazing swim instructors in nearly every town. Use this list to find swimming classes near you.
Hi! Aqua-Tots Swim Schools just opened on 28th street right here in Grand Rapids as well! We have another location in Portage and we are opening a location in Holland in 2024! If you check out our reviews, even for our schools on the East Side of the state, we are highly rated!
Jenison swim lessons are amazing! 616-667-3571
Has any one used Micheal Patrella for ISR lessons? thanks!
Are you looking for swimming lessons for your special needs child? Kentwood Parks and Recreation has been offering swimming lessons since 1993 with the same instructor, Miss Debi. Call 616-656-5270 for more information.
Hello there, are you still teaching Toddler swing classes? I have a 3 year-old Grandson I’d like to try it out with. We moved out of the Kentwood clinic about a year ago, so we’d also need to know if you allow non-residents?
East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation has awesome aw im classes also! 616-949-1750