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UNDER 3 YEARS OLD
Water Acclimation
Beginner Water Survival
Advanced Water Survival
OVER 3 YEARS OLD
Water Acclimation
Beginner Water Survival
Advanced Water Survival
STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Beginner Stroke Skills
Advanced Stroke Skills
Pre-Swim Team
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Beginner to Advanced
Beginner to Advanced
Adaptive Aquatics
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Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.
Learn from experts with in-depth training & enthusiasm for teaching water safety.
Progress at your own pace with instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.
Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.
Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.
Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.
Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.
Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.
Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.
Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.
Our step-by-step program makes learning fun while helping you build confidence, improve water safety, and master essential swimming skills at your own pace.
Become comfortable in the water with support from highly-trained & caring instructors.
Build confidence and learn lifesaving survival skills like floating, rolling over & breathing.
Strengthen your survival skills & become a master of the four competitive swim strokes.
Instructors That Build Confidence
“They’ve helped my son build water confidence in a truly safe, supportive environment. The instruction is excellent. We’ve been blown away by the progress!”
Swim Skills for the Whole Family
“My son, wife, and I all learned to swim, and now we’re completely comfortable in the water. This program truly works for every age and skill level.”
Confidence Grows With Every Lesson
“With small class sizes and patient instructors, our boys get the support they need. They’re gaining confidence in the water while having a blast every week.”
Water Safety They’ll Actually Enjoy
“Our child learned real water safety skills and developed a love for swimming. The program blends fun with structure perfectly. It’s more than lessons, it’s a life skill.”
Instructors Kids (& Parents) Love
“The instructors are amazing! Engaging, gentle, and focused on safety. Our family looks forward to every lesson. Highly recommend for anyone wanting peace of mind!”
Small Groups, Big Progress
“The small group sizes mean our child gets real attention. Every lesson feels safe, welcoming, and focused on building skills. We couldn’t ask for a better swim program!”
Pricing varies based on how many lessons you take each week and the number of swimmers you enroll. For detailed pricing, please visit your nearest location’s webpage to find all the information you need.
Find your nearest location and take our fast and easy swim assessment to match the right program for your age and skill level. Then, choose a convenient day and time and complete your registration online in just a few simple steps, or call us for help.
Our instructors are highly-trained, experienced, and passionate about teaching water safety. They complete our comprehensive British Swim School training and hold national certifications in lifeguarding and first aid to ensure safety is a priority in every lesson.
We’re committed to tracking and celebrating your progress. Each program provides five clear goals and you progress at your own pace. These goals guide our lessons and ensure you get instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.
You join a small group and receive individual attention and tailored instruction. Water acclimation and water survival programs have a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, with stroke development programs maintaining a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Our step-by-step program focuses on water acclimation, survival skills, and stroke development. The familiar format of each lesson offers comfort and consistency as you progress through our levels, making each transition smooth and seamless.
Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.
Hawaiian Gardens, while compact, offers a distinct appeal for families. Safety is an area the city actively addresses; despite past perceptions, there’s a strong sentiment among residents that the city has improved, with a visible police presence and efforts like the FLOCK system contributing to a generally safe and manageable environment. For education, your children would attend schools within the ABC Unified School District or the Long Beach Unified School District, which serve parts of the area. While local schools exist, many families also look to the highly-rated public high schools in nearby districts, such as California Academy of Mathematics & Science or Whitney High School. The community atmosphere in Hawaiian Gardens is genuinely close-knit and supportive; despite its small size, residents often describe it as lively, with a strong sense of knowing one another and shared community pride. Job opportunities are diverse, with local employment strong in retail trade, manufacturing, and food services. Its central location also provides manageable commutes to the vast job markets of Long Beach, Cerritos, and the wider Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
When it comes to family-friendly attractions and activities, Hawaiian Gardens offers local resources and convenient access to major Southern California destinations. You’ll frequently find yourselves enjoying Clarkdale Park, which is a fantastic local spot featuring new playground equipment, a basketball court, and a skate park, perfect for children to burn energy and for families to enjoy outdoor fun. For community programs and indoor recreation, the C. Robert Lee Activity Center is a great resource, designed to provide a variety of leisure, recreational, and cultural activities for the entire community, including a full-size gymnasium and various activity rooms. For broader entertainment, your location provides incredibly easy access to world-renowned theme parks like Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm, offering endless hours of family fun just a short drive away.
For families who love to enjoy the water, Hawaiian Gardens provides convenient access to excellent aquatic experiences. The Lee Ware Pool is an outdoor swimming pool right in Hawaiian Gardens that offers recreational swimming during warmer months, providing a great place for your children to practice their skills after lessons. You’ll also find a Splash Pad Area at Clarkdale Park, perfect for younger children to cool off and play safely with water buckets and sprays during the summer. For a full day of thrilling water park fun, Raging Waters Los Angeles in nearby San Dimas is California’s largest water park, offering over 50 rides, slides, and attractions, including high-thrill options and dedicated kids’ areas, providing endless excitement for the whole family.
If you’re ready to make unforgettable family memories and enjoy all the area has to offer, join the British Swim School family today! We’re proud to serve the communities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Cypress, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Norwalk, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, and the surrounding areas.