The summer months in Reno can get hot. When it’s hot, you have to find water…and few things tucker out a youngster more than a day at the pool or lake.
With the temperature approaching triple digits, many parents are enrolling their children in swim lessons – some just a few months after birth. And there’s a good reason for that.
Swimming is a fundamental skill for all children. And if not done right, it can lead to tragedy. According to the CDC, 10 people drown every day in non-boating accidents – 1 in 5 are children.
Whether your kid is fresh out of the womb or didn’t show interest in swimming until age 12, take a look at a list of locations that offer swimming lessons in Reno/Sparks. (And if we forgot one because they don’t have a website, get a website…and leave a reply at the bottom of this page and we can add it.)
Bridgewater Swim Academy
Location: 161 Country Estates, Suite 3 (Old Southwest Reno)
Phone: 775-440-3705
Website: https://bridgewaterswimacademy.com/
Cost: Rates not listed on website, call for details.
Note: Bridewater offers 1:1, 1:2 and 1:5 ratio classes; they also host swim parties.
InstaSwim
Location: They come to you.
Phone: 888-610-2656
Website: https://instaswimusa.com/pricing/
Cost: $48-$78 per lesson
Note: A national swim lesson company with certified instructors (2+ years experience). Private lessons, will come to your home or to community pool.
Little One’s Swim
Location: 3670 Warren Way (Near Atlantis, Reno)
Phone: 775-828-4554
Website: http://www.littleonesswim.com
Cost: Rates not listed on website, call for details.
Note: In business since 1989, classes for baby and parents, toddlers, preschool and youth. 4:1 ratio for most groups, parent-toddler 6:1.
City of Reno
Locations & Phone:
- Northwest Pool – 775-334-2203
- Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center Pool – 775-334-2262
- Idlewild Pool – 775-334-2267
Website: URL is way too long, see website here.
Cost: Starting at $21 for three lessons at all three locations. Best value by far.
Note: Classes include cool names: Water Babies, Tiny Tots and River Otters. And if you’re a dad learning to swim, they have lessons for you, too!
Silver Bear Swim School
Locations:
- South Reno location – 8755 Technology Way # G
- Sparks location – 5490 Los Altos Pkwy
- Truckee location – 8924 Donner Pass Road
Phone: 775-852-0550
Website: http://silverbearswim.com/
Cost: $95 per month for four weekly lessons.
Note: Curriculum based on a nationally-recognized program, which focuses on progressive swim skills, fun and safety.
Somersett (For Somersett Residents Only)
Location: 7650 Town Square Way, Reno
Phone: 775-787-4500
Website: https://www.somersett.net/pool-2019/
Cost: Parent-toddler lessons start at $10 per class; Private lessons $35 per class, $125 for 5 or $185 for 8
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City of Sparks
Location: Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1400 Baring Blvd, Sparks.
Phone: 775-353-2385
Website: https://cityofsparks.us/resources/resource/swim-lessons-description/
Cost: Rates not listed online, call office.
Note: Five levels of instruction, for children 6 months to about 3 years. Curricular was developed by the founder of the nationally acclaimed, award-winning Swim Lessons University.
Waves Swim
Location: 1500 Skyline Blvd, Reno
Phone: 775-750-0067
Website: https://www.wavesswim.com/tuition-and-enrollment-information.html
Cost: Six week sessions from $120-$222 ( $20-$37 per lesson)
Note: Private swim lessons, water safety with stroke refinement; no rescheduling, makeup lessons or refunds
