Bear Paddle Swim School

Bear Paddle Swim School offers weekly swim lessons, group lessons, private lessons, and an Under 3 Program. The swim program includes six levels taught by certified coaches, monthly progress tracking, small class sizes, free make-up lessons, and a structured program in a 90-degree pool. It also offers Swim Clinics during school breaks and Half-Day Camps for children age 4 and older who are potty trained.

Programs

• Weekly Swim Lessons — Weekly swim lessons; seven days a week, year-round at participating locations · Six-level swim program delivered by certified coaches with monthly progress tracking, small class sizes, free make-up lessons, and a structured program in a 90-degree pool.
• Group Lessons — Once a week; 30 minutes · $36 per week · Swim lessons for kids and infants; fun and convenient part of the family’s weekly routine.
• Private Lessons — Weekly; 30 minutes · One-on-one or with another child of similar swim skills to build swimming skills.
• Under 3 Program — under 3; grouped by age: 6-18 months or 19-36 months · Parent/child classes focused on getting children comfortable in the water, learning critical survival skills, and the basics of kicking, paddling and floating.
• Self-Rescue — Levels 1-3 master the critical reflexes for a child's ability to self-rescue in a water emergency.
• Safe Swimmer for Life — Levels 4 and 5 include mastery of all aspects of the freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
• Competitive Strokes — Designed for kids who want to pursue competitive swimming, with a focus on the butterfly, breaststroke, and competitive turns.
• Swim Clinics — children of all ages · During school breaks; 4 times per week; 30 minutes · Seasonal clinics offered during school breaks to help boost swimming potential.
• Half-Day Camps — 4 and older, potty trained · 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Mon-Fri · $50 per day · Single days or multiple days; open swim, crafts, and games.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Price range: $36–$50
• General schedule: Weekly swim lessons are offered seven days a week, year-round at participating locations. Family Swim is offered every Saturday and Sunday. Swim Clinics are offered during school breaks.

About the provider

For over a decade, Bear Paddle Swim School has been helping children become safe and confident swimmers. Its mission statement is "Developing Safe Swimmers for Life."

• Family Swim — Every Saturday and Sunday · Offered for free to enrolled families.

No long-term contracts or quarterly commitments. Free make-up lessons. Monthly in-water skill evaluations and progress reports. Free family swim is included with all packages. Family Swim is for enrolled families only. Camp is open to all families, and children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained to attend.

Last updated September 23, 2026.