2026 Planned Closures:
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Thursday December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - Friday, January 2, 2027
The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.
**Sibling discount applies for the first 3 months of lessons.
Select a Level below to view and book swim classes.
What’s Your Swimmer’s Level?
Not sure where to start?
Use our quick assessment to find the swim level that’s right for your child.
It only takes a minute, promise.
Our 11 SwimSure™ levels include 100+ age-appropriate milestones that guide your child’s progress in the water.
Each level builds water safety and swim skills through proven teaching methods that keep kids engaged while making steady progress.
Age: 2-5 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 10:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Bathtime Babies class is the perfect first step to introduce infants to the water.
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Early acclimation
Sensory exploration
N/A
Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 6:1*
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Toddler courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:
Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Go underwater for 5-7 seconds
Assisted backfloat
Assisted rollover
Safety skills
Age: 16-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Parent on deck
Class Ratio: 4:1
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B skills
Class Goal:
Age: 3 Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Preschool courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
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Age: 4+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Kids courses are divided into four different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
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Class Goal:
Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
Independent streamline back kick, 12’
Assisted side kick
Independent underwater paddles
Independent rollover breath
Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
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Age: 5+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1*
Class Length: 30 mins*
Our Advanced courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 9 skills
Class Goal:
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Class Ratio: 10:1
Class Length: 60 mins
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 11 skills
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We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.
Learn MoreWe offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.
Learn MoreIt’s never too late to learn! Emler Swim School offers encouraging, adult-focused lessons to help you gain confidence in the water, whether you’re overcoming fears, improving technique or just getting started.
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Of swim instruction excellence
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 trusts our schools. So can you.
Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.
Looking for swim lessons in Westlake? Emler Swim School proudly serves families in Westlake, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, and surrounding West Austin communities. Whether you’re introducing your baby to the water, helping your preschooler build confidence, or preparing your child to become a stronger swimmer, our proven SwimSure™ curriculum helps children develop lifesaving water skills while having fun.
Year-Round Swim Lessons in Westlake
At Emler Swim School Westlake, we offer year-round swim lessons in our warm, 90-degree indoor pool. Our small class sizes, experienced instructors, and structured curriculum help every child progress at their own pace while building confidence in and around the water.
We offer:
Parent & Baby Swim Lessons (2-36 months)
Preschool Swim Lessons (3 years)
Kids Swim Lessons (ages 4+)
Advanced Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons
Weekly Swim Clinics
Whether your child is taking their very first swim lesson or continuing to develop advanced skills, our instructors provide individualized attention every step of the way.
Conveniently Located on Bee Cave Road
You’ll find Emler Swim School Westlake conveniently located on Bee Cave Road, just minutes from Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, and downtown Austin. Our location is near Westlake Village, Zilker Park, and the many schools, neighborhoods, and local businesses that make West Austin one of the area’s most desirable places for families.
Why Families Choose Emler Swim School Westlake
For more than 50 years, families have trusted Emler Swim School to help children become safer, more confident swimmers. Our warm, indoor facility, proven SwimSure™ curriculum, and highly trained instructors create an environment where children love learning and parents see real progress.
Our Westlake instructors are certified in water safety and child development, and have helped thousands of children from Westlake, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Bee Cave, and surrounding West Austin communities become safer, more confident swimmers.
Families choose Emler Swim School Westlake for:
Year-round lessons in a 90-degree indoor pool
Small class sizes for individualized instruction
A proven curriculum focused on water safety and confidence
Highly trained instructors who specialize in teaching children
A convenient location on Bee Cave Road near Westlake Village and West Austin neighborhoods
Enroll in Swim Lessons Today
Families throughout Westlake and West Austin trust Emler Swim School for safe, fun, and effective swim lessons. Enroll online today or call 855-667-8770 to learn more. We’d love to help your child build confidence, develop essential water safety skills, and discover a lifelong love of swimming.
