Same team. Same great lessons. New name, same heart.
Looking for our Fitchburg location? Visit Emler Swim School Fitchburg.
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.
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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 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
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Class Ratio: 10:1
Class Length: 60 mins
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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 West Madison, formerly SwimWest Swim School, provides year-round swim lessons for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens in a warm, welcoming environment. Conveniently located at 1001 Deming Way in Madison, WI, our school is easily accessible to families in Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, and the greater west side of Madison.
Our step-by-step curriculum is designed to build water safety skills, confidence, and measurable progress at every level. With small class sizes and a supportive teaching approach, children are encouraged to learn at their own pace while developing strong fundamentals. From first-time swimmers to more advanced students, our program meets children where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.
As part of the Emler Swim School family, we proudly continue the local legacy of SwimWest while bringing a proven learn-to-swim approach trusted by families nationwide. We offer group lessons, private lessons, and seasonal swim clinics, with flexible scheduling and easy make-up options to fit busy family schedules.
Families searching for swim lessons in West Madison, Middleton swim lessons, Verona swim school, or swim classes near Fitchburg choose Emler for our safety-first approach, welcoming environment, and focus on real progress. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to advance their skills, Emler Swim School West Madison is here to support every step of their swim journey.
