Where Kids Can Take Swimming Lessons in Huntsville

You asked for it… we’ve put together a good list of places your little fish can take swim lessons in Huntsville, Madison County and North Alabama.

Keep in mind you’ll need to vet these out to find the best instructor for your child – both group and private lesson options are listed below. Every kid learns differently, but with some lessons, lots of practice, and your patient encouragement you’ll spend the summer splashing happily in the pool!

UPDATED JANUARY 2024

SafeSplash Swim School
Huntsville Location: 1345 Four Mile Post Road, Huntsville

Madison Location: 8391 U.S. Hwy 72W, Madison
Phone: 256-257-5596
Huntsville Location: Facebook | Website | Instagram

Madison Location: Facebook | Website | Instagram

Swimming is an important life skill, and swimming lessons at SafeSpalsh Swim School are a wonderful way to empower your kiddo to live life to the fullest. That’s because swim lessons make it possible to create lifelong memories in and around water — safely. SafeSplash Swim School’s progressive, learn to swim curriculum emphasizes proper swimming technique and water safety, all while having a blast in our comfortable, warm water pool.

Swim Lessons in Huntsville, Madison and North Alabama for Kids

All Around Athlete Swim Lessons

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: Kids & Adults
Phone: 256-679-2004
Website | Facebook Page | Email

Chapman Pool

Private or Group Lessons? Group & Private
Ages: 3 and up
Email: chapmanpool@gmail.com
View Website

Dublin Park in Madison

Private or Group Lessons? Both
– Classes offered range from two to three days per week, daytime, or evenings
Ages: starts at 6 months
Phone: 256-772-9300
View Website | 2022 Spring Registration

The Gym Huntsville

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: Kids & Adults
Phone: 256-273-9588
Website | Facebook Page | Email

Goldfish Swim School in Madison

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: Baby – 12 Years
Phone: 1-256-500-8422
Website | Facebook | Email

Heart of the Valley YMCA

Hogan Family YMCA in Madison
Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Phone: 256-705-9622
View Website

Southeast Family YMCA in Jones Valley
Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Phone: 256-883-9622
View Website

Huntsville Aquatic Center, Downtown Huntsville

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: 6 months – adult
Phone: 256-883-3700
View Website

Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center

Huntsville Medical Mall Location
Private or Group Lessons? Both
– Weekend & Week Day group classes available
Ages: 3-5 years
Phone: 256-265-9355
View Website

Huntsville Swim Association

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Also offers lessons for special needs
Ages: Potty trained – Adults
Phone: 256-658-6587
View Website

Kicking with Karla

Private or Group Lessons? Small Group
Ages: ages 3 – adult
Phone: 256-278-8236
View Website | View Facebook Page

New Hope Recreation Center

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: ages 3+
Phone: (256) 723-2111
View Website

Ready Set Splash Swim Lessons

Private or Group Lessons? Small group of up to 3 kids
– Year-round instruction available in Decatur and Athens
Ages: Potty trained – Adults
Phone: 206-779-9425
View Website

SafeSplash Swim School & Swim Labs

Huntsville & Madison Locations Available
Private or Group Lessons? Private, Semi-Private, Group
Year Round, Structured Curriculum plus Adaptive Aquatics
Ages: 6 mos-Adult, Novice to Competitive
Phone: 256-257-5596
View Huntsville Website | View Madison Website | Huntsville Facebook Page | Madison Facebook Page

Scottsboro Rec

Private or Group Lessons? Private
Ages: 3-12
Phone: 256-912-0553
View Website

Sharon Johnston Pool in New Market

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: starts at 4 years
Phone: 256-532-3698
View Website

Sherwood Swim Club

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: TBD by instructor, 2023 Registration TBA
256-679-2947 | 256-837-2220, Pool Phone
View Website | Email

Showers Center Pool

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: Preschool – adult
Phone: 256-851-4003
View Website

Swim Kids of Madison

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: 3 years – Adult
Phone: 256-627-5689 | 256-278-8236
View Website | Facebook Page

The Swim Lady

Private or Group Lessons? Both
Also offers lessons for special needs
Ages: 22 months – Adults
Phone:
Facebook Page | Email

University Fitness Center at UAHuntsville

Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: Infant – 15 years
Phone: 256-824-5528
View Website

Infant Swim Resource (ISR) Swim Lessons

Caroline Espy, Senior Master ISR Instructor
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-457-3450
View Website | Email

Amanda West – ISR Aquatic Warriors
Private or Group Lessons? Private
View Facebook Page | Email

Christie Hamby
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-617-0891
Facebook Page | Email

Private Instructors & Special Needs

Lindsay Hanlin
256-617-9425

Wayne Moore
256-683-0709
University Fitness Center
– Special needs lessons

Did we miss your favorite place to take swimming lessons? Leave us a comment below and share with other local parents!

You Might Also Like…

Advertisement

Rocket City Mom

Rocket City Mom is a website about raising children in and around Huntsville, Alabama. Started in late 2010 by a local mom and newcomer to Huntsville, Rocket City Mom has grown into a thriving community of local parents and now boasts a staff of four, thirteen regular contributors, and tens of thousands of Tennessee Valley readers making it the #1 Parenting Resource in North Alabama.