Emler isn’t just a swim school. It’s a place where children thrive, families feel supported, and safety is taught with fun & love.
Of teaching swim execellence.
Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.
More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.
Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.
Comfortable, indoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.
Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.
Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trust our schools. So can you.
Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.
SwimSure™ is our gold-standard curriculum, built on 100M+ lessons and 100+ developmental milestones. Safety, confidence, and measurable progress are the pillars of how we teach children how to swim and why it works.
Our curriculum is built on 100M+ lessons and 100+ developmental milestones. Safety, confidence, and measurable progress are the pillars of how we teach children how to swim and why it works.
Jan Emler started teaching swim lessons in a backyard pool 50 years ago with a clear mission: to make water safety accessible, effective, fun, and full of love. That legacy still drives us today.
To make every child feel safe, confident, strong, and loved in the water.
Proven. Fun. Love of Children.
From a single pool to a national network of 35+ Emler schools and 14 partner swim brands.
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1–4 in the US. At Emler, we take that seriously, and every part of our program is built to help prevent it.
Every swimmer learns Jump-Turn-Swim, and Roll-to-Backfloat. Two survival-based techniques are taught consistently across all levels. These core skills save lives.
Every class begins with a safety promise. It’s a simple routine that builds water awareness and personal responsibility in a way kids understand.
Our teachers complete 30+ hours of training before they ever teach a class, including child development, safety protocols, and real in-water scenarios. Continued coaching ensures every swimmer is in capable hands.
We don’t rely on floaties or puddle jumpers. Our approach is hands-on, fun, and structured to teach true independence and water confidence, not temporary solutions.
We’re honored to share the same mission as national organizations that work tirelessly to prevent childhood drowning and promote early swim education:
Every Child a Swimmer – advocating for swim lessons as an essential part of early childhood development.
Miss Tristan Foundation – raising awareness and action in memory of Tristan, whose story inspires our commitment.
Hope Floats Foundation – providing scholarships for swim lessons so every child has access to water safety education.
Safe Kids Worldwide – working to prevent childhood injuries, including drowning, through advocacy and awareness.
Kinetic Kids – offering adaptive programs, including swim, to help children with special needs build confidence.
Colin’s Hope – raising awareness and providing resources for families to prevent childhood drownings.
Central Texas Water Safety Coalition – uniting local organizations to promote water safety and reduce drowning risks.
Every Child a Swimmer – advocating for swim lessons as an essential part of early childhood development.
Miss Tristan Foundation – raising awareness and action in memory of Tristan, whose story inspires our commitment.
Hope Floats Foundation – providing scholarships for swim lessons so every child has access to water safety education.
Safe Kids Worldwide – working to prevent childhood injuries, including drowning, through advocacy and awareness.
Kinetic Kids – offering adaptive programs, including swim, to help children with special needs build confidence.
Colin’s Hope – raising awareness and providing resources for families to prevent childhood drownings.
Central Texas Water Safety Coalition – uniting local organizations to promote water safety and reduce drowning risks.
Through the Emler Swim & Gym family, we’re growing our mission into gymnastics schools nationwide, with the same commitment to safety, expert instruction, and joyful progress.
Why Emler Swim School – Building Confident Swimmers Since 1975
For 50 years, Emler Swim School has been the trusted choice for families who want their children to learn water safety and swimming with confidence. With more than 100 million lessons taught, 15,000+ 5-star parent reviews, and a team backed by over 400 years of combined expertise, we deliver proven results families can count on.
Our proprietary SwimSure™ curriculum was designed to help every child succeed step by step, with 11 progressive levels that build skills from the very first splash to advanced stroke techniques. Taught by highly trained instructors, SwimSure™ combines safety, confidence, and fun so kids not only learn to swim but truly love the water.
With 30+ locations and a commitment to measurable progress, we guarantee that your child will achieve milestone skills, move up through the levels, and gain life-saving abilities that last a lifetime.
