8810 NE 5th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
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.
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.
Meet Your General Manager: Morgan
Leading the way at our Hazel Dell location is Morgan, an experienced and passionate swim school leader. To help you get to know Morgan better, we asked a few fun questions:
I’m excited to bring Emler’s trusted swim programs to Vancouver. Helping children build confidence, strength, and be safer in and around the water in a nurturing and fun way is why I love what I do.
The relationships we build with families. Watching kids be successful and achieve milestones, even at the youngest ages, and seeing parents beam with pride is what makes this work so rewarding.
Swimming has always been a huge part of my life — and teaching others to love it as much as I do is the best feeling.
Welcome to Emler Swim School Hazel Dell – Now Enrolling in Vancouver, WA!
Emler Swim School is proud to offer expert swim lessons to families across Vancouver, WA, from our convenient location in the Hazel Dell Towne Center.
Our state-of-the-art facility features indoor pools heated to 90°, small class sizes, and a proven swim curriculum designed to help children build lifelong water safety skills and confidence—starting as early as two months old.
At our Vancouver–Hazel Dell location, you’ll find:
Swim lessons for babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages
Certified instructors passionate about safety, fun, and progress
12 free makeups and flexible online scheduling
A safe, welcoming space where your child can thrive
Whether you’re searching for baby swim classes in Vancouver, toddler swim lessons near Hazel Dell, or a reliable program to support your child’s water safety, Emler Swim School is here for your family.
Enrollment is open — reserve your spot today!