SwimRVA

SwimRVA offers Swim School with group or private lessons and a station-based curriculum. Its offerings also include Autism Swims, Private Swim Lessons, PUPS-Intro to Masters Swimming, Summer Camps, Running University, adult swim team SwimRVA Hammerheads, youth swim team SwimRVA Rapids, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming, Safety School, and Learn-to-Swim lessons for second graders in the Richmond region.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00a-8:30p; Friday 6:00a-6:30p; Saturday CLOSED; Sunday CLOSED

About the provider

SwimRVA is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through aquatics and building a Drownproof Richmond. It works with the YMCA of Greater Richmond to provide every second grader in the community the opportunity to learn how to swim, and it partners with middle and high schools, area high schools on Lifeguard School workforce development, civic leaders, schools, community groups, the YMCA, the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs, and VSU.

• Swim School — Ages 3-5, 6-12, and 13-127; also described as for swimmers of all ages and abilities · Year-round · Offers group or private lessons; station-based curriculum; preschool, kids, adult, autism, private lessons, and PUPS intro to Masters Swimming are listed within Swim School.
• Autism Swims — Children with autism · One-on-one autism-specific engagement tool led by coaches.
• Private Swim Lessons — One-on-one instruction with the whole pool to themselves.
• PUPS-Intro to Masters Swimming — Designed for newer swimmers and serves as the bridge into the Hammerheads program.
• Summer Camps — Includes swimming, fitness, creativity, and friendship; every camper receives swim lessons as part of camp.
• Running University — Swim workouts designed for any running level to increase stamina while decreasing impact on joints.
• Adult swim team / SwimRVA Hammerheads — Adults · Adult Masters program for swimmers of all levels, including beginners and experienced swimmers.
• Swim team / SwimRVA Rapids — Youth · Competitive swim team for children.
• Water Polo — Young people · Youth water polo team.
• Artistic Swimming — Children and young people · Creative, expressive aquatic team focused on breath control, endurance, and body positioning.
• Safety School — Includes lifeguard certification, lifeguard re-certification, Red Cross lifeguard instructor courses, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen Administration Certifications, and custom certification courses.
• Learn-to-Swim — Second graders across multiple districts in the Richmond region · Seven structured lessons · Cost-free, school-based swimming lessons.

Swim lessons are offered at the facility in Richmond, VA. Group or private lesson options are available. The swim school uses a station-based curriculum. SwimRVA says lessons are by waitlist for preschool, kids, adult, autism swim, and private lessons. SwimRVA Meadowbrook is mentioned as an official SUPER SCHOOLS location with 33% more time in the water each lesson, and weekend lessons are noted there.

What families say

“The SwimRVA Safety School is a well-structured program that focuses on the necessary skills needed for water safety. The instructor really makes a positive impact while teaching water safety with his positive and energetic attitude. This allowed me to learn all the skills needed for water safety in a fun and focused manner.” — Nick Haas, former student & SwimRVA Lifeguard

Last updated October 26, 2026.