Schedule and Pricing

Continuous Enrollment

Our San Antonio area locations are pleased to offer Continuous Enrollment!

What is Continous Enrollment?
- You pick a class, enroll in that class, and stay enrolled until your swimmer completes their level and promotes into a different class or until you put in a withdrawal request. No more long-term commitments with our continuous enrollment, and we only require a 30-day notice to withdraw.
How much are the lessons per month?
- Continuous enrollment tuition prices are calculated based on a yearly (12mo) enrollment and are auto-billed monthly at $99.25* Holiday and scheduled facility closures are inclusive of your rate so you will be billed the same every month whether you receive 3, 4, or 5 classes in a calendar month. Average number of lessons, when enrolled for 12 months, is 50 lessons per year.
  - - Please note that the $99.25/month is valid for Group Classes only.
      - Private Lessons are $368 per month
      - Semi-Privates are $195 per month
      - Swim Team is $125 per month
      - Bathtime Babies is $22 per month
  - *There is a $35 non-refundable, per student anniversary fee that will be charged during the initial enrollment and each year thereafter on the month of your initial start date.*

For more FAQs about Continuous Enrollment, please visit this link: Continuous Enrollment FAQs

Announcements

posted Jan8

Swim Stations

Want more time in the pool at Emler to practice swimming? Swim Stations are here for you!

Click here to Book a Swim Station!

We know that your kiddo loves spending time at the pool at Emler Swim School, and you would love to be able to have more time to practice skills with your child – that’s where Swim Station comes in! You can easily book time in the water so you and your child can have some one-on-one time in the water together.

This is not a class, and you will not have a teacher there with you – this is just time for you and your child to utilize our year-round heated pools at Emler so you can practice skills together. Please note that it is a requirement for an adult guardian to enter the pool per swimmer during your Swim Station time slot.

Interested in purchasing props to use in the pool for Swim Stations or for your own private use at home? Available by age level, or a la carte! Click here to check out our Props Packages!

posted May15

Pool Parties

Come party with us in our year-round heated pool!

Emler Swim School offers an amazing weatherproof venue for kid’s parties and events! We offer three different pool party plans for you to choose from that will best fit the vision you have in mind for your event.

Ask your location for available party dates & times - or request more information here: BOOK A SWIM PARTY

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pools safe to swim in during COVID?

Yes, it’s safe to be in pools! According to the CDC, there is no evidence that the coronavirus can spread through properly maintained pools. We’ve always valued health and safety, which is why we already had a top-of-the-line purification system with UV lights that kills and inactivates viruses and bacteria in addition to using proper chlorine levels. Every Emler pool meets or exceeds CDC health standards. Plus, our leading-edge air filtration systems replace stale air from the facility with fresh air 8 times per hour.

What are your class ratios?

We’ve always had small class sizes of 3-4 kiddos, as well as private lessons, and nothing has changed. We now offer the option to form your own private group with family, friends or neighbors you know. Additionally, another option is the parent & child class, with appropriate spacing between families in the pool, where kids receive instruction from a teacher on the deck. We are monitoring and strictly adhering to all local, state and federal guidelines regarding levels of occupancy and the number of people that are allowed in gatherings so we can continue to be the healthiest, happiest pool in town.

How can I learn more about swim lessons?

You can get in touch with us in many different ways – call 855-232-2006, fill out this form or sit in on a virtual live information session that guarantees there won't be any phone tag. We host them on Zoom at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central, Monday through Thursday. You can have your camera turned on or off, whatever you're most comfortable with! Sign up here.

How To Prepare Your Kids For a Lifetime of Swimming Safety

1. Start teaching kids water safety early.

Teaching kids to swim needs to happen as early as possible to prevent the risk of accidental drowning. Formal swim lessons result in an 88% reduction in drowning risk for children ages 1 to 4, studies have found, and children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates, according to the CDC. At Emler Swim School, safety is our top priority and why we are so passionate about teaching swim lessons. We want to empower children and their families with the water safety information they need to protect themselves.

2. Teach kids in a supportive environment.

Evidence tells us that children learn best in encouraging, supportive environments. At Emler Swim School, we create a warm, safe atmosphere to help children feel free to explore and try new things that may scare them initially. We know some children find the water daunting and we want to do everything we can not only to help them feel comfortable in the water but also enjoy swimming and playing in the pool.

3. Make swimming lessons fun with positive reinforcement.

Songs, games and playing make-believe are part of the curriculum. Progress is measured and milestones are celebrated, both big and small. Through encouraging words and high-fives during every class, learning to swim is as fun as possible. While safety is our number one priority, students also learn a love for the water.

4. Repetition, repetition, repetition.

Just like any skill or sport, perfect practice makes perfect. In the case of water safety, proper swimming and safety skills become muscle memory. The more a child is doing a specific activity, the more it becomes an instant reaction. If a little one finds themself unexpectedly in water, it is ideal for their instincts and muscle memory to take over without much conscious effort. One of the most popular lesson days at Emler is when the kids jump in the pool with all their clothes on so they know what it feels like to be in water in something other than bathing suits. They then turn around to the wall for a safe exit.

5. Celebrate progress!

Both small and large achievements are celebrated, as mentioned earlier. For some kids, putting their face in the water is a big step forward, so we recognize and applaud this. We have informal and formal ways of marking progress, from showering the little swimmers with praise to providing ribbons of completion at the end of a level. At Emler, swimming is made as fun and rewarding as possible while teaching the basics of water safety so all the kiddos feel confident around water.

Ashley Reed

Hi! I am from Washington State but mostly grew up in Washington D.C. My first job was lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons, and I worked in those positions during my college years. I attended college in Utah at Brigham Young University, and after graduating, I managed the aquatic department at a recreation center until I moved to San Antonio. I am so excited to continue my career at Emler Swim School. I love swimming and I can’t wait to share this love with others who are building confidence in the water!

Q+A with Ashley

What is the best part about working for Emler every day?

The best part is seeing all the swimmers continually improving their swimming skills! I love connecting with families in our community and bonding over the experiences gained through swimming.

What do you believe makes you a great general manager?

Managing pools and swim lessons is something I have done since I graduated from high school. It is a career and a hobby for me because I get to work and grow as a team while sharing my passion of swimming. I love that I can benefit others by providing a service that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Share a childhood memory about your experience with swim lessons.

I never had structured swim lessons. I think I learned by just getting in the water, and over time I gained confidence in my swim skills.

Share a childhood memory when you were brave and overcame fear?

I was never a fearful child! I loved being brave and always pushed myself to try new things. I remember being the one who encouraged other children to be brave because I wanted to share brave experiences with them.