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Emler Swim School – Saint Street

Same team. Same great lessons. New name, same heart.

Saint Street – Houston, TX

Swim Lesson Pricing

Group Lessons Starting at $35/class*

Private Lessons Starting at $75/class*

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.

Emler Saint Street - Houston, Texas
Address & Hours

2717 Saint Street
Houston, Texas 77027

Monday:
12:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday:
10:00am – 7:30pm

Wednesday:
10:00am – 7:30pm

Thursday:
10:00am – 7:30pm

Friday:
10:00am – 7:30pm

Saturday:
8:00am – 1:00pm

Sunday:
Closed

Planned Closures

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025 – Early Closure at 3pm

Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Emler Saint Street in Houston, Texas Swim 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.

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How Class Levels Work
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with 100+ age-appropriate milestones, so every child has a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and skills through proven teaching methods, using songs, games, and guided practice, so kids stay engaged and make steady progress.
Bathtime Babies Swim Lessons

Bathtime Babies

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

N/A

Toddler Swim Lessons at Emler Swim School

Toddlers

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

 

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater and swim for 8-10 sec.
  • Assisted safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Independently stand and walk in the water
  • Assisted rollover

Age: 24-35 Months

 

Adult Participation: Parent on deck

 

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 1B skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Kick 10′ independently
  • Backfloat independently (10 seconds)
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent JTS
  • Maintain 8-10 seconds breath control
Preschool Swim Lessons - Emler Swim School

Preschool

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:

  • Comfort/Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 5’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Independent back kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Assisted underwater paddles
  • Assisted rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 4 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
  • Independent back kick, 12’
  • Independent underwater paddles
  • Independent rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Assisted elementary backstroke
Kids Swimming Lessons - Emler Swim School

Kids

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:

  • Comfort & Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 10’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 6 skills

 

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)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 7 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent side kick with breath, 15’
  • Independent freestyle arms with side breath, 15’
  • Independent elementary backstroke, 15’
  • Independent Jump-Turn-Swim
  • Independent treading water, 30 sec.

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 8 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent unilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent bilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent backstroke, 20’
  • Independent side kick on back
  • Independent treading water, 45 sec.
  • Proper starts and finishes
Advanced Swimming Lessons at Emler

Advanced

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

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive backstroke
  • Independent butterfly kick
  • Independent breaststroke kick
  • Proper starts and finishes

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 10 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive butterfly
  • Independent competitive breaststroke
  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive bacstroke
  • Proper starts and finishes

Class Ratio: 10:1

 

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 11 skills

 

Class Goals:

  • Refine technique in all strokes
  • Build stamina
  • Participate in swim school meets

The Emler Difference

50 Years

Of swim instruction excellence

Proven Curriculum

Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.

Low Student Ratios

More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.

Discounts

Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.

90° Heated Pools

Comfortable, indoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.

12 Free Make-Ups

Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.

Backed by a Champion

Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trusts our schools. So can you.

Filtration + UV Safety

Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.

Other Swim Options at Emler

Weekly Swim Clinics

We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.

Adult Swim Lessons

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.

Weekly Swim Clinics
Private Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons

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Swim Lessons in Houston, TX

Welcome to Emler Swim School – Saint Street, formerly Saint Street Swim School, now part of the trusted Emler Swim School family. We’re proud to continue serving families across Houston, West University, Bellaire, and River Oaks with the same caring team, proven curriculum, and community spirit you’ve always known, now supported by Emler’s 50 years of experience and over 100 million swim lessons taught.

Our indoor, warm-water pool provides a clean, safe, and comfortable space for year-round swim lessons. Parents can relax in our bright viewing area while watching their children grow more confident in every class.

At Emler Swim School – Saint Street, every class follows our nationally recognized SwimSure™ curriculum, developed through decades of expertise across the Emler network. From babies and toddlers to advanced swimmers, our certified instructors focus on safety, skill, and confidence at every level.

  • Programs We Offer
    Parent & Baby Classes for ages 2 months–3 years
  • Preschool Swim Lessons that build independence and early safety skills
  • Kids & Advanced Levels for stroke development, endurance, and refinement
  • Private Lessons for personalized, one-on-one instruction

Our facility includes modern changing areas, a comfortable viewing lounge, and UV-sanitized pool systems to ensure the highest water quality. Families love our clean, friendly, and welcoming environment, perfect for every stage of the swim journey.

Join us at Emler Swim School – Saint Street and see why families across Houston have trusted this location for generations. Enroll online or stop by today to start your child’s swim journey with a name families know and love.

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