Nemo Swim School

Nemo Swim School offers private swim lessons for all ages with one-on-one instruction. Lessons can be held at a home pool, apartment pool, community pool, or another pool used with permission, and instructors are CPR certified. The program also lists lessons for young children ages 2-5, school-age children ages 6-11, and adults and young adults ages 12+.

Programs

• Private Swim Lessons — all ages · Flexible scheduling; 7 days a week; weekends, mornings or nights · One-on-one lessons at your home pool, apartment pool, community pool, or another pool you have permission to use. CPR certified instructors.
• Young Children — 2-5 · Toddlers and preschoolers work on water comfort, floating, kicking, and safe movement with short, play-based activities.
• School-age Children — 6-11 · Build stroke fundamentals, breathing, and coordination. Freestyle and backstroke basics, water safety, and confidence.
• Adults and Young Adults — 12+ · Private instruction for teens and adults, including complete beginners and swimmers who want to improve technique.
• Safe & Strong Beginners™ — 18 months and older · $499 · Focuses on safe entry and exit, floating, kicking, and underwater basics.
• Nemo Splash Starters™ — 6 months and older · $449 · Designed for beginners who feel nervous around water. Builds comfort, trust, and safety skills with floating, breath control, and playful water activities.
• Swim Skill Builders™ — 4 years and older · $549 · Develops stronger strokes, longer floating, rhythmic breathing, and endurance. Refines freestyle, backstroke, and other techniques.
• Lessons for kids — kids · $129 · 2 week class; different skills and age groups.
• Lessons for beginners — kids and adults · $399 · 2 and 4 days per week classes; separate small groups for kids and adults.
• Private and Semi-Private Lessons near San Francisco — all ages · $499 · Most popular option to speed up learning. Available workdays and weekends. Swim coach can come to your private pool.
• Half Days — children · 8:30 am-12:00 pm · $1,200 per month · Focused, fun-filled morning of swimming and water safety lessons.
• Full Days — children · 8:30 am-3:30 pm · $2,300 per month · Immersive swim experience with swimming lessons, water games, rest, snacks, and games in between.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $129–$2,300
• General schedule: Lessons are 1-on-1. Swim lessons are available 7 days a week.

About the provider

Nemo Swim School says it was founded in 2020 and lists Yolanda Jenkins as Founder & Head of School. Its credentials and awards include Trusted by 10,000+ families, Award-Winning Swim School, Rated 4.8 out of 5, and a listing on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The school also says its instructors are certified in CPR and First Aid, and some are certified by recognized bodies such as the American Red Cross.

Permission from the pool owner or management is required before lessons can be scheduled. Parent involvement is encouraged for young children and infants. Adult and guardian supervision and involvement are emphasized during every lesson for baby and infant programs. Lessons at your pool are described as private, personal, and one swimmer at a time.

What families say

“The instructor helped my son feel confident around water. Having lessons at our home pool in San Francisco was the best decision we made this summer.” — Jason M., San Francisco, CA

“We loved not having to drive to a crowded swim class. Nemo came to our pool in San Francisco and our child made steady progress each week.” — Nicole B., San Francisco, CA

“We booked private lessons at our neighborhood pool near San Francisco. The one-on-one format helped our daughter get comfortable in the water quickly.” — James C., San Francisco, CA

Last updated September 4, 2026.