Goldfish Swim School

Waugh Chapel, 989 Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054

mapWaugh Chapel, 989 Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054

About

Goldfish Swim School offers indoor children’s swim lessons that include swim lessons, swim assessments, Jump Start Clinics, and a competitive team known as Swim Force. The program uses play-based swim lessons that follow a curriculum called The Science of SwimPlay® and includes a fun curriculum full of games. The environment includes safety and supervision at all times, constant encouragement, and awards for achievements and milestones.

• Ages: 4 months–12 years old

Goldfish Swim School describes its facilities as state-of-the-art aquatic spaces dedicated to indoor children’s swim lessons and programs, with shiver-free pools kept at 90 degrees, air-conditioned viewing galleries with free Wi-Fi, and convenient access to snacks and swim gear. The curriculum is described as being designed by parents, for parents, with a focus on safety skills, socialization, and fun in an emotionally and intellectually stimulating environment and a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The program offers a wide variety of program options, including infant and toddler swim lessons, and maintains a maximum student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1.

Goldfish Swim School offers a complimentary introduction as a free trial so families can experience the program, along with flexible class times and free make-up lessons. The program reports having more than 200,000 safer swimmers each week, over 6,500 instructors nationwide, and more than 300,000 hours of instructor training. Parents and kids across North America are described as preferring Goldfish Swim School children’s swim lessons.

Instructors at Goldfish Swim School undergo an extensive hiring process and a comprehensive training period. All lifeguards receive training in the International Lifeguard Training Program™ developed by Jeff Ellis and Associates, receive regular ongoing training from a certified lifeguard instructor, and highly trained lifeguards are on deck whenever the pool is actively in use. Goldfish Swim School is described as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, according to Inc.

Goldfish Swim School opened its first location in 2006 and was co-founded by Jenny McCuiston and Chris McCuiston. The program states that it uses its holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment, integrating water safety with cognitive development so children learn to swim and enhance overall developmental skills. The program states that it has created an inviting and safe environment where kids can overcome their fears, learn to swim, and have fun.

Last updated January 22, 2026.

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