Kids' Swim Class That Meets Once a Week M-F?
Hi all,
Is there anyplace in the East Bay that offers swimming lessons for kids, once a week, NOT on the weekend? My kids are 7 and 4, beginning level swimmers, and they both LOVE the water--they're super enthusiastic anytime we go to an open swim session. They've taken swim classes a few times over the years, but never consistently; we did Saturday lessons for a while, but ended up having too many time conflicts with birthday parties, playdates, extended family events, etc.
Every place I've looked, classes during the week meet a minimum of 2 days/week, and once-a-week classes are limited to Saturdays. I've looked at many different facilities, in Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, and El Cerrito (we live in North Oakland). I work full-time, so schlepping to swim class 2 nights a week (or more!) after a long day at school and work just feels like too much for all of us, but one weeknight would be workable. I know swimming is an important safety skill, and my kids are just so happy whenever they're in the water, so I'm hoping to find something that will work!
Thanks in advance for your recommendations :)
Parent Replies
Aquatech in Alameda runs swimming lessons M-F. They have a lot of time slots from morning to late in the evening. We have been going there for almost 3 years and our daughter has learned a lot. The facility is clean and the teachers are great. You can choose to go there once a week and you are also to do makeups if you cancel on time.
Aquatech in Alameda has once a week classes. That's what we do. Terrific place, great staff. You might have to be on a wait list for a while if you have preferred times and days.
Tim Oliver Swimming off the Redwood Heights exit of Hwy. 13. They have classes in the afternoons/evening during the week and you can choose to go 1x/week (both my kids do). We having been going for years, my kids love it, and the teachers are great. They are also very flexible about cancellations/make-ups. 100% recommend!
Hi! Have you checked out your local YMCA? We take swim lessons at the one in Pleasant Hill and they have a very flexible schedule - both morning/afternoon/early evening and during the week as well as on weekends. One of my friends even set up a separate schedule with our location because none of the other classes would work with his schedule. Maybe ask and see what they can do for you?
good luck!!