Waterloo Swimming

Waterloo Swimming offers Learn to Swim programming with lessons and fitness evaluations. It also offers Swim Fitness 1 and Swim Fitness 2 group programs, Novice 2, Intermediate, Teen Stroke School, Private Swim Lessons, Individual Private Lessons, Weekly Semi-Private Lesson, Individual Semi-Private Lesson, Homeschool Swim Training, and Water Polo Beginning Skills. Swim Fitness 1 and Swim Fitness 2 are for swimmers ages 6 to 17 years, and Water Polo Beginning Skills is for ages 8 to 14 years.

Programs

• Learn to Swim programming — Available at Northwest and other Waterloo locations; includes lessons and fitness evaluations.
• Swim Fitness 1 — 6-17 years · Every day of the week · $24 per class · Group program; practices are 45 minutes at Northwest and Round Rock, 60 minutes at Central. Pre-requisite: pass Intermediate skills.
• Swim Fitness 2 — 6-17 years · Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday · $22 per class · Group program; practices are 45 minutes at Northwest and Round Rock, 60 minutes at Central. Pre-requisite: pass Intermediate skills.
• Teen Stroke School — 12-17yr · $35 per class · For swimmers evaluated at or above a Novice 1 level.
• Novice 2 — $33 per class · Group lessons; up to 4 students; 30-minute class. Prerequisite: Novice 1 level skills.
• Intermediate — $33 per class · Group lessons; up to 6 students; 30-minute class. Prerequisite: Novice 2 level skills.
• Private Swim Lessons — Weekly recurring schedule by appointment · $80 per session · 30-minute sessions billed monthly in advance.
• Individual Private Lessons — By appointment · $90 per session · Single-date lesson; 30-minute session; rescheduling allowed with 24 hours notice.
• Weekly Semi-Private Lesson — Weekly recurring schedule · $60 per session · For two swimmers; 30-minute session; both swimmers must be close in age and experience level.
• Individual Semi-Private Lesson — Within a two-week window of the request date · $65 per session · For two swimmers; 30-minute session; both swimmers must be close in age and experience level.
• Homeschool Swim Training — Northwest: Friday 10:00-10:50a; Round Rock: Tuesday or Thursday 2:00-2:50p and Friday 10:00-10:50a; Central: Friday 10:00-10:50a · $24 per class · 2025-26 season; heated indoor training pool; students must have graduated Waterloo’s Novice 1 level or meet listed skills.
• Water Polo Beginning Skills — 8-14y · Saturdays 2:00-2:50p · $17 per class · For swimmers new to or unfamiliar with water polo; at Northwest Location; must be evaluated at Novice 2 level or higher.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Price range: $17–$90
• General schedule: Group lessons are weekly; Swim Fit 1 is offered every day of the week; Swim Fit 2 is offered Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

About the provider

Waterloo Swimming started in 2010 as Waterloo Swim School, and its indoor swim center opened in June 2016. Mike Varozza is the owner and director, and Gwyn Varozza is described as being involved with the program. The program emphasizes safe swimming practices, a true love of the water and the sport, stroke mechanics, sportsmanship, fitness, and year-round instruction. All coaches and instructors have completed Waterloo Swim School’s Instructor Training Certification Program and are certified in Community First Aid and CPR.

What families say

“Waterloo has been such a productive and encouraging experience for all three of my children over the last four years! The teachers have created a swim culture that not only supports safe swimming practices but, most importantly, a true love of the water and the sport.” — Mari A. Swim Parent

Last updated September 26, 2026.