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Emler Swim School - Trust for 50 Years. Skills That Last a Lifetime.
Emler Swim School - Trust for 50 Years. Skills That Last a Lifetime.

50 Years of Confident Swimmers

For 50 years, Emler Swim School has been the leading choice for kids’ swim lessons — helping children build confidence, develop water safety skills, and have fun while learning to swim. Our certified instructors use a proven, supportive approach and flexible schedules that fit your family’s routine.

We now offer even more value for busy families, including 12 free makeup lessons per year, sibling and multi-class discounts, and weekday discounts at select times.

Learning to swim is more than a milestone — it’s a lifelong skill and one of childhood’s best memories.

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100 MILLION+

Lessons Taught

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12

Free Makeups

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15K

5-Star Ratings

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Class Ratio

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50 YEARS

Teaching Swim Lessons

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Swim Classes

Through Emler’s world renowned, award-winning curriculum, your child will learn the technical aspects of swimming, and also be prepared for real-life water safety situations. We have identified 100+ milestones divided across our 11 consecutive levels so your child’s learning will be fun, effective, and lead to a love of water.

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Industry-leading curriculum

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Small class ratios

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Our unique “Jump, Turn, Swim” method

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Breath control underwater

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Progressive curriculum starting at 2-months-old

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A fun and nurturing environment

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Water safety skills

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Highly trained and encouraging instructors

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Group & Private Swim Lessons

Through our fun and nurturing environment, your child will learn the technical skills of swimming while also preparing themselves for real-life water safety situations.

*Bathtime Babies and Level 1 classes (which both have parent participation in the water) have higher ratios

Littles

  • Age: 2-35 months
  • Adult Participation: Yes
  • Class Ratio: 4:1*
  • Class Length: 30 mins
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Tots

  • Age: 3
  • Adult Participation: No
  • Class Ratio: 4:1
  • Class Length: 30 mins
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Kids

  • Age: 4+
  • Adult Participation: No
  • Class Ratio: 4:1
  • Class Length: 30 mins
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Advanced

  • Age: 6+
  • Adult Participation: No
  • Class Ratio: 4:1
  • Class Length: 30 mins
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Making Waves: Emler Swim School Opening in Vancouver, WA This Summer!

Exciting news for families in Vancouver, WA and the Hazel Dell community! Emler Swim School is pleased to announce the grand opening of our newest location this summer, conveniently located in the Hazel Dell Shopping Center. Come experience  award-winning swim lessons, a proven curriculum, and a warm-water pool alongside your neighborhood friends..   The new Emler Swim School Hazel Dell is now enrolling for all class levels — from babies and beginner levels to more advanced swimmers! Whether you're introducing your child to the water for the first time or continuing to build essential life-saving swim skills, Emler is ready to welcome you.   Secure your spot today! Visit the Emler website or call 855-232-2006 to learn more about class schedules, programs, and enrollment information.   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:   Q: What are you most excited about with this new Emler location? A: "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."   Q: What’s your favorite part about working at Emler? A: "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."   Q: Fun fact about you? A: "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."   Why Families in Vancouver Trust Emler Swim School For over 50 years, Emler Swim School has been a leader in teaching children to swim safely and confidently. Families looking for:

  • Swim lessons in Vancouver, WA
  • Kids swim classes near Hazel Dell
  • Baby swim lessons Vancouver
  • Trusted swim schools near Hazel Dell
...will find a proven and joyful experience at Emler Swim School Hazel Dell. 🌟 What makes Emler special?
  • 90° warm-water indoor pools year-round
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • Certified instructors who love what they do
  • 12 free makeups and easy online scheduling
  • A progressive, milestone-based curriculum that builds real results
  Enrollment Is Now Open! Ready to start your child’s swim journey? Classes are filling fast as we prepare for a splash-filled summer, don't wait!   ➡️ Visit Emler Swim School Hazel Dell or call 855-232-2006 to enroll today.   Come join our swim family community here in Vancouver, WA! You will be glad you did.   #EmlerSwimSchool #EmlerHazelDell #VancouverWASwimLessons #SwimStrong #SwimSafe #LearnToSwim

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