Survival-First Approach
Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.
2553 Berlin Tpke
Newington, CT 06111
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Holiday Inn Express Newington – Hartford Store in Newington
2553 Berlin Tpke
Newington, CT 6111
We offer classes and pricing to suit your family’s needs. Annual Registration Fee: $67
Holiday Inn Express Newington – Hartford Store in Newington
2553 Berlin TpkeBritish Swim School at Holiday Inn Express Newington – Hartford offers trusted, year-round swim lessons and water survival training for all ages, from babies to adults. Conveniently situated at 101 East Cedar Street in Newington, this family-friendly facility features a warm indoor heated pool that provides a comfortable and highly reassuring environment for learning. Swimmers and parents can comfortably utilize the convenient restrooms, showers located directly outside the pool area, and a unique pop-up changing tent on the pool deck. Arriving for lessons is entirely stress-free with free, hassle-free parking in the spacious on-site lot and a comfortable waiting area for parents to watch their children progress.
This premier location proudly serves families across Newington, New Britain, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Berlin, West Hartford, and Hartford, including local school districts and surrounding neighborhoods. Commuting is incredibly straightforward as the pool is located just off the Berlin Turnpike (Route 5/15), with easy access to CT-9 and I-91. Situated near Central Connecticut State University, Newington Junction, and a variety of local restaurants and retail shopping, this location fits seamlessly into any family’s busy weekly schedule. We are dedicated to providing the surrounding Hartford County communities with a central, reliable home for professional skill development and foundational water safety.
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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.
Finding your level is simple. Select your nearest local pool and complete our online swim assessment. This fast tool matches the swimmer's age and experience with the ideal curriculum level. Once matched, you can view current class schedules, select a convenient day and time, and register online. If you need assistance, our team is just a phone call away.
Safety is our top priority. Every swim instructor undergoes a rigorous vetting process and completes our comprehensive, proprietary British Swim School certification program. Additionally, our instructors hold nationally recognized certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. This ensures you and your family receive expert instruction focused on water survival skills and life-saving techniques in every single lesson.
Our curriculum is built on a goal-driven, step-by-step progression where students learn at their own pace. Each distinct swim level features five clearly defined safety and skill milestones. Instructors continuously track performance during lessons to celebrate achievements. Once a student masters the five goals of their current level, they transition seamlessly to the next class tier without waiting for a new semester to begin.
We keep our class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and maximum water safety. Our water acclimation and toddler water survival classes maintain a strict 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. As swimmers advance into our stroke development and pre-team levels, classes maintain a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio. This guarantees a supportive, focused environment for every swimmer
Our specialized, year-round curriculum is divided into three primary programmatic tiers: Water Acclimation (building comfort and breaking water fear), Water Survival (teaching foundational life-saving floating and breathing techniques), and Stroke Development (mastering competitive swim strokes, speed, and stamina). Within these tiers, we offer targeted programs for infants, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults, alongside specialized adaptive aquatics.
Children can begin learning vital water safety skills in our infant classes as early as 3 months old. We firmly believe it is never too soon to introduce babies to gentle water acclimation. Our programs feature no upper age limit, meaning we provide tailored classes for every milestone—whether you are looking for toddler survival skills, youth swim technique, or adult swimming lessons.
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