SwemSchool Swim Programs and SwemCamp

SwemSchool Swim Programs and SwemCamp offer year-round private, semi-private, and group swimming classes for youth and adults, along with SwemCamp options that include both Half-Day and Full-Day camp days. Program activities include a Parent and Tot Program described as baby’s first swim lesson with a parent or guardian in the water, a Toddler Program focused on basic survival skills and a steady foundation for learning to swim, and Youth and Adult Programs that include stroke-focused sessions. Additional offerings include Water Fitness workouts for shallow and deep water participants, July Stroke Start Workshops, American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification, Lifeguard Certification, a Jumpstart Adult SwemReady beginner series, and a SwemCamp theme described as “An Around-the-World Adventure with STEAM at Lynwood Park Pool and Splash Pad.”

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: SwemCamp runs over eight weeks from June 1–July 24, 2026, with Full-Day camp from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Half-Day camp from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Adult SwemReady is a 4-day consecutive beginner session with options July 28–31 at Agnes Scott College and July 28–30 at Beulah Family Life Center with a final day July 31 at Agnes Scott College
• Price: American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification is $65; Lifeguard Certification is $275; Full-Day camp is $295 per week; Half-Day camp is $210 per week; Beforecare is $25 per week; Aftercare is $25 per week

Adult SwemReady sessions from July 28–31 at Agnes Scott College offer Session 1 from 12:00 PM–12:45 PM and Session 2 from 1:00 PM–1:45 PM, and Adult SwemReady from July 28–30 at Beulah Family Life Center with July 31 at Agnes Scott College offers Session 1 on Tuesday–Thursday at 6:30 PM and Friday at 10:00 AM, and Session 2 on Tuesday–Thursday at 7:30 PM and Friday at 11:00 AM. July Stroke Start Workshops include Beulah Pool Toddler Sessions with Session 1 from 11:00 AM–11:45 AM and Session 2 from 12:00 PM–12:45 PM, Agnes Scott College Youth Strokes from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, and Adults Stroke from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM. Lifeguard Certification is scheduled at Agnes Scott College on July 10–12 and July 24–26. Adult SwemReady is described as being for adults with no prior swim experience needed and aims for participants to leave with the ability to float, glide, and move through the water safely and independently.

SwemSchool states a mission “to guide each person’s journey towards the FREEDOM of swimming by addressing inequities, educating communities, and prioritizing safety,” and notes a focus on drowning prevention and that most drownings are preventable. SwemSchool emphasizes inclusivity so each student sees themselves in the space. All instructors are Red Cross certified, and SwemSchool is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by CEO Trish P. Miller. Partners listed include American Red Cross, CDC Foundation, Diversity in Aquatics, City of Decatur, Dekalb Aquatics, Delta Sigma Theta, Fulton County, Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta Water Safety Alliance, House of Joy / Dove, Laureus USA, Nike, and Outdoor Afro.

Parent feedback includes comments such as a teen becoming comfortable and feeling safe in classes at The Swem School, an adult describing the adult swim class as exceeding expectations and preparing them for the water, and multiple families recommending the program. Several parents mention feeling safe and encouraged in lessons and water workout classes, looking forward to enrolling children, and appreciating professionalism, customer service, and how their children connect with instructors. One parent notes that their toddler looks forward to weekly lessons and has gained new skills in what they describe as a low-pressure, caring environment.

Last updated July 9, 2026.