Waterworks Swim School

Waterworks Swim School offers Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, Parent & Me Lessons, Adult Lessons, Adult Semi-Private Lessons, and Stroke Clinic. The lessons are 20 minutes long, except for Stroke Clinic, which is 40 minutes long. Lesson ratios range from 1:1 to 6:1, depending on the program.

Programs

• Private Lessons — All ages · 20 minute lessons · 1:1 student to teacher ratio; all levels
• Semi-Private Lessons — 2.5 to 13 years old · 20 minute lessons · 2:1 student to teacher ratio; all levels
• Adult Lessons — 14 years and up · 20 minute lessons · 1:1 student to teacher ratio; all levels
• Adult Semi-Private Lessons — 14 years and up · 20 minute lessons · 2:1 student to teacher ratio; all levels
• Parent & Me Lessons — 3 months - 36 months · 20 minute lessons · 6:1 student to teacher ratio; Level P1 & up
• Stroke Clinic — 5 and older · 40 minute lessons · For students level 8 or higher

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Lessons start when you are ready and continue until you are ready to stop; no set sessions.
• Facility hours: Monday 10:00a - 9:00p; Tuesday 10:00a - 9:00p; Wednesday 1:00p - 9:00p; Thursday 10:00a - 8:00p; Friday 10:30a - 8:00p; Saturday 10:00a - 6:00p; Sunday 8:15a - 5:00p

About the provider

The mission of Waterworks Swim School is to educate and motivate individuals to be safer and learn proper swimming technique. The school describes safety, fast progress, and fun learning as the cornerstones of its award-winning swim schools.

If you cancel your lesson at least 2 hours prior to your lesson time, you will be given a makeup lesson credit. Waterworks does not offer trial lessons. Children under 3 years of age and children 3 years or older who are not potty trained must wear one disposable swim diaper and one reusable swim diaper. Waterworks Swim School locations out of LA Fitness or City Sports Club offer an indoor pool heated up to 84 degrees year-round.

What families say

“Worth every penny. By the third class, our daughter was swimming with no fear and quickly learned to backstroke… We feel relieved knowing she is safe in the pool.” — Jeremy A., Waterworks Aquatics Parent

“Swimming the length of the pool after his first session. By the end of his first lesson, my son was swimming the length of the pool and floating on his back solo.” — Denise G., Waterworks Aquatics Parent

“Swimming all four strokes in under a year. Our 4-year-old went from not knowing how to swim to swimming all four strokes and joining swim team… I don’t believe there is a better place to learn to swim.” — Katherine H., Waterworks Aquatics Parent

Last updated November 8, 2026.