About
Polar Bear Swim Club offers one-on-one swim lessons for one child, sibling lessons for more than one child, and adult lessons. The one-on-one lessons are 30 minutes and are listed at $25 per class. Sibling lessons are also listed at $25 per class, with 30 minutes for both kids.
Programs
- One-on-One Swim lesson for one child — 3 months to adults · $25 per class · One-on-one lessons for one child; 30 minutes.
- Sibling Lessons — Children; optional for siblings to share a class together · $25 per class · Swim lessons for more than one child. Optional for siblings to share a class together. 30 minutes is $25 total for both kids.
- Adult Lessons — 18+ · $25 per class · Swim lessons for adults; 30 minutes.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- Price range: $25 per class
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm; Sat-Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
About the provider
Polar Bear Swim Club started in 2023. Cristos Birbilis is the owner and founder. The mission is to provide affordable and quality swim lessons for the community while prioritizing safety. Cristos Birbilis is a swimmer, lifeguard, former water polo player, and swim instructor who has taught for the past eight years. He has a bachelor's in Kinesiology (Movement Science) and a minor in Business from CSUSM, and he competed through Palomar College and Open Water Championships. The program notes flexibility for lower-income families, lessons at a parent's own pool if the parent is willing, and SMS and email for lesson confirmation, updates, and reminders.
Standard cancellation policy: if you cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson, 50% of the payment will be withheld. Before 24 hours, no fee will be placed. Youngest age taught is 3 months.
What families say
“My 6 year old son hated the water and it was impossible to get him to start swim lessons. However, with Coach Cristos's help, my son has become water safe and loves to swim every weekend now!” — Jane
“Coach Cristos is the best! I have two children (one 2 years old and the other 3 years old) who have loved him as an instructor. Since their first day of swim lessons, he has been very patient and fun for the kids!” — Rebecca
Last updated October 9, 2026.
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