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Walnut Hill, Texas

Swim Lesson Pricing

Group Lessons Starting at $36/class*

Private Lessons Starting at $73/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 Walnut Hill
Address & Hours

9820 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500
Dallas, TX 75231

Monday:
3:30pm – 7:30pm

Tuesday:
9:00am – 7:30pm

Wednesday:
9:00am - 7:30pm

Thursday:
3:30pm – 7:30pm

Friday:
Closed

Saturday:
8:00am - 1:30pm

Sunday:
8:30am - 1:00pm

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

Walnut Hill 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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Emler Swim School – Dallas (Walnut Hill)

Since 2017, Emler Swim School has proudly served families in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands, and Lakewood from our Walnut Hill location. Conveniently located off N Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane, our Dallas – Walnut Hill swim school provides year-round lessons that help children of all ages gain confidence and lifesaving water safety skills.

Emler Swim School has two convenient Dallas locations to give families more flexibility:

  • Walnut Hill: N Central Expy. & Walnut Hill Ln.

  • Preston Forest: Preston Rd. & Forest Ln.

Families can choose the location that best fits their schedule while enjoying the same trusted Emler swim instruction at both schools.

Swim Lessons in Dallas – Walnut Hill

Our Walnut Hill swim school offers programs tailored to every age group. Families love our warm indoor pool kept at 90°, low student-to-teacher ratios, and instructors who know how to make swimming both fun and safe.

Programs include:

  • Infant and baby swim lessons in Dallas, TX

  • Toddler and preschool swim classes

  • Kids swim lessons for school-age children

  • Private swim instruction available

Conveniently Located Off N Central Expy. & Walnut Hill Ln.

Emler Swim School Dallas – Walnut Hill is easy to access for families across North Dallas. We are minutes from NorthPark Center, Presbyterian Hospital, and the Park Cities neighborhoods, making weekly swim lessons simple to fit into busy family schedules.

Address:
Emler Swim School – Dallas (Walnut Hill)
9820 N. Central Expy., Ste. #500

Dallas, TX

Why Families Choose Emler Swim School Dallas – Walnut Hill
  • Serving Dallas-area families since 2017

  • Swim lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids

  • Indoor pool heated to 90° year-round

  • Low student-to-teacher ratios for more personal attention

  • Experienced instructors who love teaching children

  • Two Dallas locations for added convenience (Walnut Hill & Preston Forest)

  • Birthday parties available at this location

Enroll in Swim Lessons Today

We welcome new swimmers year-round and place each child in a class that matches their skill level. With small class sizes, our instructors ensure steady progress and celebrate every milestone.

Register online today or call us at 855-667-8770 with any questions.

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