SafeSplash Swim School

5508 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

map5508 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

About

SafeSplash Swim School offers swim lessons and swimming classes that include group classes, private lessons, adult classes, competitive swim programs, and adaptive aquatics. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities, from a baby’s first splash through competitive swimmers, and follow a clear path to mastering 10 essential swim-safety skills. The program uses weekly lessons that focus on 10 Lifesaving Skills in 1 Year or Less through its S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, with lessons tailored to each swimmer’s level and achievements celebrated at every step.

• Ages: 0–18 years old

SafeSplash Swim School is part of Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB), which was founded in 2020 and is described as the nation’s leading youth activities platform. Life-saving water safety is at the heart of everything the program does, with an emphasis on building trust from the first lesson. SafeSplash is the exclusive Platinum Learn-to-Swim provider in the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s Commitment to Safer Waters program and has partnered with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), a leading organization focused on drowning prevention through education, advocacy, and innovation. SafeSplash has over 150 locations nationwide, and its sister schools share the same curriculum, certified instructors, and focus on safety and skill-building.

Instructors at SafeSplash are described as highly skilled, patient, encouraging, understanding, not pushy, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Families describe a welcoming atmosphere with front desk staff who are helpful and accommodating. Parents and students report that kids and adults look forward to lessons, that lessons are exciting and fun while showing proper swimming and water safety techniques, and that instructors bring enthusiasm and expertise to every lesson. Multiple parents note that their children who were initially nervous or afraid of the water became more confident and comfortable after a few lessons, including babies, toddlers, older kids, and children with autism. Adult swimmers describe small classes where instructors tailor teaching to each person, support those with fear of the water, and maintain a patient, non-pushy approach.

Families mention that there is a large kids’ section to color and play in while waiting for class, that the pool is always warm, and that changing rooms are large and equipped with hair dryers, clothes dryers, bathrooms, and clean showers. Parents also note that loved ones can observe lessons behind glass without interfering, that booking is easy and consistent, and that instructor retention is strong, which provides consistency for swimmers over time. Testimonials from parents and adult swimmers repeatedly recommend SafeSplash Swim School for babies, toddlers, big kids, teens, adults, and seniors.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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