Looking to sign up your little fish for swimming lessons in the Wichita area? Or a competitive league/team? We polled other moms, our neighborhood groups, and friends to put together the following list of recommendations for Wichita area swimming lessons and swim teams!
This guide is sponsored by Emler Swim School.
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WHERE TO FIND SWIMMING LESSONS IN WICHITA
SWIM SCHOOLS & GYMS
Amber Waves Swim Lessons | East Wichita – Offers swim lessons for all ages and all skill levels with programs ranging from stroke clinic, water aerobics, open swim, and more!
Emler Swim School at Bradley Fair | East Wichita– From babies to big kids, Emler’s progressive levels help every swimmer build skills and confidence, one splash at a time.
Flipper Swim School at Acrobatic Academy | West Wichita – Acrobatic Academy’s summer swim program provides the perfect environment for students to learn life-saving skills and improve technique.
Genesis Swim Academy | East, West, & Central Wichita – Lessons for infants, beginners, intermediates, adult learn-to-swim, swim conditioning, and beyond!
ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) | Wichita Swim Club (East Wichita) or Murphy Home (West Wichita) – 4-6 week course, scheduled 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, for 10 minutes each day. With a focus on safe, customized, one-on-one lessons by certified Instructor (Tara Murphy).
Nitros Swimming Lessons | Valley Center – Teaching kids to break their fear of the water, teach them to safely participate in pool surroundings, build each stroke from a strong foundation, and swim each stroke efficiently. Offering competitive opportunities as well.
Rescue Ready Swim | Wichita – American Red Cross certified instructors for lifeguarding, first aid-CPR/AED, BLS, and swimming lessons.
Splash Co. Survival Swim | Derby, KS – offers a gentle approach to teaching children’s survival swim lessons. Our program is appropriate for ages 9 months & up
Mighty Fins Swim School | Goddard, KS – Mighty Fins follows a six-level, skill-based approach that caters to children at every stage of development, starting at 4 months of age.
Wichita Gymnastics Club Lessons | East Wichita – Swim lessons are for children ages 6 months to 12 years and offered in one and two-week sessions.
Wichita Swim School | East Wichita – a full aquatic center for all levels of swimmers and offering lessons as well as a swim team.
CITY RECREATIONAL CENTERS
The following rec centers offer multiple different sports as well, depending on the season.
Wichita Park & Rec Swim Classes | Various Wichita Locations – offers parent and child (6 months – 3 years), preschool, child learn to swim, and lifeguard classes
Andover Park & Recreation
BelAire Park & Recreation
Derby Recreation Commission
Maize Park & Recreation
Wichita Park & Recreation
YMCA OF WICHITA
YMCA offers a multitude of sports each season, with many being offered year round. This is a great (and cheap) way for beginners to be introduced into any sport. Once they develop a basic understanding of that sport, there are a number of organizations within the community that specialize in specific sports.
Andover Branch
Downtown Branch
East Branch
North Branch
Northwest Branch
South Branch
West Branch
Metro Area:
El Dorado
Hutchinson
McPherson
Newton
ADAPTIVE SWIM LEAGUE
With a variety of zero-entry pools, chair lifts, and versatile locations, the Miracle League has a swimming league for individuals ages 5 to 30 with disabilities. All registered swimmers will receive a uniform and Miracle League swag! Every swimmer will be provided a life jacket and be partnered with a Buddy to assist during the swim practices and meet.
SWIM TEAMS IN WICHITA
Wichita Park & Rec Swim Team
Derby Dolphins Swim Club
Wichita YMCA Neptunes
Swim Newton
South Kansas Storm Swim Team
Wichita Swim Club (Team & Lessons)
Nitros of Kansas LLC (Team)
*All Wichita country clubs also offer swim team opportunities
And also be sure to check out WM’s complete Guide to Wichita Swimming Pools here.
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