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Drowning is a major cause of accidental death for young children and can occur in just centimeters of water. However, drowning is not the only risk; many of the different water activities families choose come with their own opportunities for disaster. That’s why water safety is so important.<\/p>\n

On average there are ten deaths per day from unintentional drownings in the United States. One in five people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. Dr. Miren Schinco, Trauma Medical Director at Orange Park Medical Center shares these tips to keep your family safe wherever you choose to make a splash this summer.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Mom has listed all the swim lessons, swim instructors, and swim schools in and around Jacksonville. Summer is soon approaching, and living in the “Sunshine State” means that swimming is a year-round option for us. Having your child (or even yourself) as prepared as possible with swim lessons from trained instructors is key to ensuring water safety. Learn how to keep everyone in your family safe, these swim schools will get you prepared and make sure you have fun while doing so. We have our list of some trusted, tried and true swim instructors in our area.<\/p>\n

Classes around Jacksonville fill up quickly so we recommend inquiring about swim lessons as early as spring, although lessons occur all year.<\/p>\n

Take a look at some of the swim schools\u00a0for swimming lessons offered around Jacksonville!<\/p>\n

Featured Swim Lessons & Schools<\/h2>\n

AQUA Swim School<\/a><\/h3>\n

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AQUA Swim School is a professionally operated swim school devoted to teaching the BEST of swimming to all levels and ages. Offering group, private lessons, and parent and tot year-round lessons in a heated, indoor saltwater pool. Birthday parties are also offered with separate party entrance. Free swim evaluation and free Swim Lesson for all babies 2 \u2013 6 months old!<\/p>\n

Check out JMB Contributor Maya’s review<\/a> to learn more about her experience and for a special JMB reader offer for a free swim lesson to keep your kids safe around water and evaluate your child to see what level they should be placed in based on their current skills and previous exposure to swimming. Located\u00a03993 San Jose Park Drive,\u00a0<\/span>Jacksonville, Florida. Phone:\u00a0(904) 775-9400<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swim Lesson Suzi<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Suzi Teitelman with Swim Lesson Suzi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Swim Lesson Suzi you or your child will learn from someone who is experienced and passionate about teaching swimming. Suzi Teitelman has been teaching swim since she was 15 years old, and always dreamed of being an instructor right in her own backyard. In 2011, she made that dream come true in her Jacksonville Beach home, with a custom-designed pool for instructing her students. She has been teaching Red Cross Swimming for 25 years. Not only is Suzi passionate, but she is fun, efficient, and fast. She will teach you and\/or your child the basics of swimming, proper stroke techniques and how to save yourself with water safety. Suzi offers a package of eight lessons lasting 30 minutes each, for $400, and you can add a child for only $250 more. Single lessons are $80 apiece and also 30 minutes long.\u00a0 Phone: (904)476-2235 |\u00a0Email<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Bolles School<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Swim Lessons with The Bolles School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Bolles School has several swimming instruction opportunities beginning this spring. The Learn to Swim course is March 4-27 and is located on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. This group introduces swimming to young children and does so in a safe, controlled environment with a small swimmer-to-coach ratio. The instructor will remain in the water at all times to provide a fun and safe atmosphere.\u00a0The cost of the session is $185 and includes insurance and deposit fees. The group meets at the pool on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m<\/p>\n

The JR Makos Spring Session, which runs March 5 through April 18. This course is an introduction to competitive swimming program and is located on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. Designed for children ages five and up, the class has two sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. One is from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and the other is from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Swimmers in this class will learn all four strokes and must be able to kick 25 yards and swim 15 yards with their face in the water to participate. Each class is limited to six participants. The cost for new swimmers is $185, which includes insurance and deposit.\u00a0Additional swim camp opportunities at Bolles begin this summer.\u00a0Phone:\u00a0(904) 256-5219 |\u00a0Email<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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First Coast YMCA<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The First Coast YMCA has swim programs for all ages and abilities. Certified and experienced instructors emphasize\u00a0personal safety,\u00a0swimming skills, and\u00a0endurance while guiding students with\u00a0praise and encouragement. Swimming is a\u00a0necessary life skill\u00a0as well as\u00a0great exercise\u00a0and a\u00a0challenging sport. Our Ys offer swim lessons for all ages, family swim, competitive swimming teams, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the water.<\/p>\n

Swim Programs include:\u00a0 SAFETY AROUND WATER,\u00a0<\/a>SWIM LESSONS,\u00a0<\/a>SWIM TEAM<\/a><\/p>\n

Free swim testing is offered at any First Coast YMCA whenever our pools are open. All of the locations with pools are listed here:\u00a0Clay & Baker County,\u00a0<\/a>Duval County,\u00a0<\/a>Nassau County,\u00a0<\/a>St. Johns County.\u00a0<\/a>Phone (904) 265-1775.<\/p>\n

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Check out our comprehensive list of swim lessons and swim schools in our Family Directory below!<\/strong><\/p>\n