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
Same team. Same great lessons. New name, same heart.
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
N/A
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.
Emler Swim School is proud to serve families in the Olympia area, including Tumwater, Lacey, West Olympia, South Capitol, and nearby communities. Formerly Discover Aquatics, our Olympia swim school continues to offer the same caring environment families trust, now backed by Emler’s proven swim curriculum and national experience. We provide safe, effective swim lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids.
Swim Lessons in Olympia, WA
Our Olympia location offers year-round swim lessons in a warm, indoor pool designed for comfort and consistency. Families choose Emler for small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and instructors who focus on building real confidence and measurable progress in the water.
Programs include:
Emler Swim School Olympia is located at 110 Delphi Rd NW, Suite 102, Olympia, WA 98502. Our swim school is easy to access for families coming from Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey, making it simple to fit swim lessons into busy weekly routines.
Why Families Choose Emler Swim School Olympia
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