Monday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Tuesday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Wednesday: | 9:00am-12:30pm 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Thursday: | 9:00am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Friday: | CLOSED |
Saturday: | 8:00am-1:30pm |
Sunday: | 9:00am-12:30pm |
10% Off Swim Clinics
*Prices vary by location. Starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Billing is continuous month-to-month and you will be billed each month until a withdrawal request is submitted.
Monday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Tuesday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Wednesday: | 9:00am-12:30pm 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Thursday: | 9:00am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Friday: | CLOSED |
Saturday: | 8:00am-1:30pm |
Sunday: | 9:00am-12:30pm |
Our “Littles” classes are 30 minutes long and structured as “parent and me”, with full or partial parent participation in the swimming pool, depending on the level. We offer swim classes for babies as young as 2 months old. Babies who are 2-5 months old can enroll in our “Bathtime Babies” class, where both parent and child enjoy one-on-one, uninterrupted time, and will learn water safety skills that help them be safe and comfortable during bathtime. Babies and toddlers who are 6 months+ progress into Level 1, where they will begin to build life skills using our unique “Jump, Turn, Swim” methodology which teaches children to turn around in the water and swim back to the edge to safety. Level 1 swimmers also learn how to go underwater for a full 10 seconds, which is the beginning of water safety. In Level 2, children begin to learn the basics of swimming and will end the level knowing how to kick 5 feet through the water to a destination and how to float on their backs.
Children who are age 3 will enroll in one of our Tot-level swim classes. All 3 year-olds, even those without any prior swimming experience, will start in level 3, and then progress into levels 4 & 5. Parents don’t participate in the water during our tot-level swim classes. All Tot classes have a small class size and a 4:1 ratio. In our Tot levels classes, your child will learn how to kick up to 12 ft through the water, how to hold their breath underwater, and they will advance their “Jump, Turn, Swim” safety skills. You will be amazed at just how much your child will learn during a 30-minute class using our play-based approach that utilizes fun inflatable rings, toys, and fins.
Any child who is age 4+ and does not have prior swimming experience will start in level 6, where they will learn basic water safety skills and will quickly advance to learning how to hold their breath underwater, kick 15ft through the water unassisted, and how to float on their back. In levels 7-9, children will learn how to swim with freestyle arms and get side breaths while swimming. All Kids classes have a small class size and a 4:1 ratio, and are 30-minutes long.
Our Advanced classes are for children ages 6+ who want to master the 4 strokes – freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke. In Levels 10 and 11, children will learn how to swim competitively, before graduating to our STEALTH swim team. As part of STEALTH swim team, your child will learn how to build their swimming speed, increase endurance, improve technique, and they will regularly compete in swim meets.
Whether you’re looking to accelerate progress, get one-on-one support, or dive in as an adult — Emler has a swim program for everyone in the family.
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.
John was born in Dallas Texas, but got to Austin as soon as he could. John started as a part time swim instructor at Emler in 2011, became Emler Westlake’s first Master Level Teacher in 2015, and was promoted to Emler Westlake’s Operations Manager in 2018. When he’s not at Emler listening to a student’s latest joke, or helping them master the lost art of the Yo-yo, you can find John on one of Austin’s many hiking and biking trails, or snuggled up at home with his wife, 2 dogs, and cat. John is excited to bring his knowledge and expertise to the Oak Hill community, and can’t wait to meet you and your family!
I took a set of swim lessons when I was eight years old. I showed up to class with a massive temporary tattoo on my chest, and was super embarrassed to swim. A really nice lifeguard comforted me and told me he liked my tattoo, which gave me the confidence to go to class!
So many! I think my current favorite is a former student of mine who applied for a teaching position at the school! It’s very rewarding to know I had such a huge impact on them and that they would choose Emler for their first job.
In Boy Scouts, I took the climbing merit badge. We started on some of the smaller walls and repelled down 10 or 15 feet. But then we moved on to the 50 foot wall. I was terrified looking down over the edge. But took a breath, calmed my nerves and took the leap. Afterwards, that wall was the only one I wanted to do. I was thrilled.
Empathy and patience are integral to being a General Manager. Knowing when to listen and when to act ensures I can provide Safety with a Splash of Love!
Getting to work with kids and watch them grow. When you work at one place for as long as I have, you get to see students literally grow up, and it is so fulfilling knowing I played a role.
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
Monday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Tuesday: | 3:30pm-8:00pm |
Wednesday: | 9:00am-12:30pm 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Thursday: | 9:00am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm |
Friday: | CLOSED |
Saturday: | 8:00am-1:30pm |
Sunday: | 9:00am-12:30pm |
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
Our Oak Hill location opened in February 2019, proudly serves the Austin communities of Bear Creek, Circle C Ranch, Cedar Valley, Oak Hill, Barton Creek, Lost Creek and Sunset Valley. We offer swim lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids.
Learn more about our swimming classes.
If you want to join our swimming lessons, we would love to welcome you! Children often join all throughout the year. We place students in classes appropriate for their skill level. With our low class ratios, our instructor can easily help your child achieve milestone skills and make expected progress.
Register now or, if you have questions, call 512-893-5888 and press option 1.
Emler Swim School is the place to be if you want your child to learn how to swim while also having fun. Sign up with Emler today and make learning to swim one of your child’s fondest memories!