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
Welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities with group and private lessons available.
Swim More. Save More.
*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.
We are in the process of enhancing our curriculum, and some information may not yet reflect these updates.
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
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Age: 2-5 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 6:1
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
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Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
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
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Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Parent on deck
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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
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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
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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 minutes
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
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Class Ratio: 10:1
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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.
We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.
We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.
It’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.
Since 2014, Emler Swim School has been proud to serve families in Leawood, Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Grandview, Hickman Mills, and Corporate Woods. Our Leawood swim school is a trusted destination for children learning to swim, offering safe, fun, and effective lessons that help kids build confidence in the water.
At Emler Swim School Leawood, we provide year-round swim lessons in our indoor, heated 90° pool. Families love our small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and caring instructors who make learning to swim enjoyable for every child.
Programs include:
Infant swim lessons in Leawood, KS
Toddler and preschool swim classes
Kids swim lessons for school-age children
Private swim instruction
You’ll find Emler Swim School Leawood at:
Emler Swim School – Leawood
13336 Pawnee Ln, Leawood, KS 66209
(Located in the Price Chopper shopping center at 135th & Pawnee)
Our location is minutes from Town Center Plaza, Corbin Park, Prairie Star Parkway, and the Blue Valley School District, making it easy for families across southern Kansas City to attend weekly swim lessons.
Swim lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids
Indoor pool heated to 90° year-round
Experienced instructors who love working with children
Small class sizes for individual attention
Convenient location serving Leawood and the greater southern Kansas City area
Our Leawood swim school also transforms into a fun and unique venue for kids’ birthday parties and events. Families can celebrate milestones while enjoying a safe, playful pool environment designed just for kids.
Join the many families who trust Emler Swim School Leawood to provide safe, fun, and effective swim lessons. Enroll online today or contact our team at 855-677-8770 to find the right class for your child.
