Virginia Beach, VA 
The water can be great fun for children, but it also brings a host of dangers! Devastatingly, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children under 14, with the highest rates among children ages 1-4. The good news: Formal swimming lessons can help to reduce the risk of drowning by nearly 90%! At British Swim School of Greater Virginia Beach, our program is designed to protect children from drowning and near-drowning incidents while fostering abilities that translate to lifelong enjoyment of the water. In addition to water acclimation and traditional stroke development, our children’s swimming lessons emphasize survival swim techniques that can save a child’s life if they ever find themselves in the water unexpectedly.
We Offer a Variety of Children’s Swimming Lessons in Virginia Beach
Our curriculum-based program groups classes by age and ability, and children progress to the next class level once they’ve mastered the previous level’s goals. Our gentle and effective techniques have been trusted by families since 1981 and encourage each student to master the skills necessary for safety in and around the water.
Some of the skills we teach in our children’s swimming lessons include:
- Water acclimation
- Confidence and self-esteem to build independence in the water
- Beginner and advanced water survival techniques
- Beginner and advanced strokes on their backs and fronts
- Breathing coordination
- Starts and turns for each stroke
For more detailed information about our program and the goals of each class level, please visit our Programs page!
Find Children’s Swimming Lessons in Virginia Beach
Our revolutionary teaching techniques are designed for individuals of all ages, from the littlest of swimmers through pre-teens and adults! However, children are safer when they master swimming skills at an early age and at British Swim School of Greater Virginia Beach, children can begin learning swim readiness skills as early as 3 months old. Find a pool and enroll online or contact our friendly team of experts for assistance!
We welcome families from the following areas:
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Portsmouth
- Chesapeake
- Ocean View
- Chic’s Beach
- And the surrounding communities!
Get in Touch
British Swim School of Greater Virginia Beach
Call: 757-776-0975
