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 and Madison County.
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!
Swim Lessons in Huntsville for Kids
Chapman Pool
Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: 3 and up
Email: chapmanpool@gmail.com
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Dublin Park in Madison
*As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at all the YMCAs are on hold until further notice.
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
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Heart of the Valley YMCA
*As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at all the YMCAs are on hold until further notice.
Hogan Family YMCA in Madison
Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Phone: 256-705-9622
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Southeast Family YMCA in Jones Valley
Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Phone: 256-883-9622
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Huntsville Aquatic Center, Downtown Huntsville
* As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at the HAC are on hold until further notice.
Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: 6 months – adult
Phone: 256-883-3700
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Huntsville Hospital Wellness Centers
*As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at all HHWCs are on hold until further notice.
Huntsville Medical Mall Location
Private or Group Lessons? Both
– Weekend & Week Day group classes available
Ages: 3-5 years
Phone: 256-265-7100
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Madison Location
Private or Group Lessons? Both
– Weekend & Week Day group classes available
Ages: 3-5 years, Preschool | 6-10 years, Advanced Beginners
Phone: 256-265-6292
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Mountain Springs Swim Club
Private or Group Lessons? Private
– new salt water pool!
Ages: TBD
Phone: 256-539-7624
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Sharon Johnston Pool in New Market
* As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at Sharon Johnston are on hold until further notice.
Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: starts at 3 years
Phone: 256-379-2868
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Sherwood Swim Club
* As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at SSC are on hold until further notice.
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Ages: TBD by instructor
256-679-2947 | 256-837-2220 Pool Phone
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Showers Center Pool
* As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at the Showers Center are on hold until further notice.
Private or Group Lessons? Group
Ages: Preschool – adult
Phone: 256-851-4003
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Swim Kids of Madison
Private or Group Lessons? Both
Ages: 3-12 years
Phone: 256-627-5689
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University Fitness Center at UAHuntsville
* As of May 27, 2020 all swim lessons at the UA Fitness Center are on hold until further notice.
Private or Group Lessons? Both
– Weekend & Week Day group classes available
Ages: Infant – 15 years
Phone: 256-824-5528
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Infant Swim Resource (ISR) Lessons
Caroline Espy
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-457-3450
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Amanda West – ISR Aquatic Warriors
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256- 797-0391
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Christie Hamby
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-617-0891
Email: c.hamby@infantswim.com
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Kimberly Shaw
Private or Group Lessons? Private & Small Groups
Phone: 256-651-3618
View Website | Email: kmswimlessons@aol.com
Leslie Britnell (Decatur)
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-566-7803
Missy Grant (Decatur & Cullman)
Private or Group Lessons? Private
Phone: 256-227-2811
Private Instructors & Special Needs
Shana Howard
256-679-2004
Fern Bell Center
Wayne Moore
256-683-0709
University Fitness Center
– Special needs lessons
Dracena Cranford
256-529-3553
University Fitness Center
Chad Ellis
256-679-0944
University Fitness Center
Kerry Martin
Various locations
kmswimlessons@aol.com
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Dropletswimming.com, Bakari Thomas teaches at both UAH and Oakwood pools. He lifeguards there and at the Arsenal.
I’m looking for a private swim instructor that will come to our neighborhood pool in Madison, AL for my two kids 11 and 8. Recommendations?
I recommend contacting the instructors on this list – many do private lessons as well.
Piedmont Recreation Association has swim lessons, swim & dive team, and more. http://www.piedmontpool.com