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San Carlos, CA

Swim Lesson Pricing

Group Lessons Starting at $43/class*

Private Lessons Starting at $92/class*

Group or Private Lessons, Swim Once or Twice Per Week

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The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.

King's Swim Academy - San Carlos
Address & Hours

1119 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

Monday:
11:00am-8:00pm

Tuesday:
11:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday:
9:00am-8:00pm

Thursday:
9:00am-8:00pm

Friday:
11:00am-8:00pm

Saturday:
8:00am-6:00pm

Sunday:
8:00am-1:00pm

Planned Closures

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025

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Friday, October 31, 2025 – Early Closure at 3pm

Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

San Carlos Swim Lessons

Select a Level below to view and book swim classes.

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Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.

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How Class Levels Work

We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with over 100 age-appropriate milestones, giving every child a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and confidence through proven teaching methods that use songs, games, and guided practice, keeping kids engaged while they make steady progress.

Bathtime Babies

Age: 2-5 Months


Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 6:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Splish, splash, it all starts in the bath!
This gentle parent-and-baby swim lesson introduces early water comfort and safety skills, helping babies gain confidence and prepare for future swim classes.

Children under 3 must wear two washable, reusable swim pants.

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Early acclimation

  • Sensory exploration

N/A

Toddlers

Age: 6-35 Months


Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 4:1

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Toddler Swim Program helps little ones grow from playful splashes to confident swimmers. Through songs, games, and gentle guidance, they build comfort, safety, and independence in the water.

Age: 6-16 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Go underwater for 5-7 seconds

  • Assisted backfloat

  • Assisted rollover

  • Safety skills

Age: 16-35 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater and swim for 8-10 sec.
  • Assisted safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Independently stand and walk in the water
  • Assisted rollover

Age: 24-35 Months

Adult Participation: Parent on deck

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 1B skills

Class Goal:

  • Kick 10′ independently
  • Backfloat independently (10 seconds)
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent JTS
  • Maintain 8-10 seconds breath control
King's Swim Academy - Preschool Swimming Lessons

Preschool

Age: 3 Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Preschool Swim Program helps young swimmers build water confidence and independence. Through songs, games, and gentle instruction, kids learn early safety skills like gliding, floating, and rolling over, all while having fun in a safe, supportive setting.

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 5’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Independent back kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Assisted underwater paddles
  • Assisted rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 4 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
  • Independent back kick, 12’
  • Independent underwater paddles
  • Independent rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Assisted elementary backstroke

Kids

Age: 4+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Kids Swim Levels focus on developing strong, safe swimming skills through structured practice and encouragement. Swimmers build endurance, refine technique, and gain confidence in every lesson as they progress toward full independence in the water.

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 10’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 6 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’

  • Independent streamline back kick, 12’

  • Assisted side kick

  • Independent underwater paddles

  • Independent rollover breath

  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 7 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent side kick with breath, 15’
  • Independent freestyle arms with side breath, 15’
  • Independent elementary backstroke, 15’
  • Independent Jump-Turn-Swim
  • Independent treading water, 30 sec.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 8 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent unilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent bilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent backstroke, 20’
  • Independent side kick on back
  • Independent treading water, 45 sec.
  • Proper starts and finishes
Advanced Swim Lessons - King's Swim Academy

Advanced

Age: 5+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Advanced Swim Program is for confident swimmers ready to refine technique and prepare for swim team or competitive skills. Focus is on stroke development, endurance, and proper starts and finishes, swimmers strengthen both ability and confidence.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 9 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive backstroke
  • Independent butterfly kick
  • Independent breaststroke kick
  • Proper starts and finishes

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 10 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive butterfly
  • Independent competitive breaststroke
  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive bacstroke
  • Proper starts and finishes

Class Ratio: 10:1

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 11 skills

Class Goals:

  • Refine technique in all strokes
  • Build stamina
  • Participate in swim school meets

King's Swim Academy Difference

Expertly Trained Teachers

30+ hours of training, ongoing coaching, and national support from SwimSure™ pros.

Proven Curriculum

Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.

Low Student Ratios

More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.

Discounts

Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.

90° Heated Pools

Comfortable, indoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.

12 Free Make-Ups

Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.

Backed by Champions

Olympic medalists Amanda Beard and Nim Shapira trust our schools. So can you.

Filtration + UV Safety

Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.

Other Swim Options at King's Swim Academy

Weekly Swim Clinics

We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.

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Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.

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Adult Swim Lessons

It’s never too late to learn! Emler Swim School offers encouraging, adult-focused lessons to help you gain confidence in the water, whether you’re overcoming fears, improving technique or just getting started.

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Weekly Swim Clinics
Private Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons

King's Swim Academy of San Carlos

Swim Lessons in San Carlos, CA

Welcome to King’s Swim Academy – San Carlos, part of the Emler Swim School family. Conveniently located in the Brittan Corners Shopping Center at 883 Airport Park Way, Suite A, we proudly serve families from San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City, San Mateo, and the greater Peninsula area.

Our indoor, warm-water pool provides a clean, safe, and comfortable space for year-round swimming lessons. Parents can relax in our viewing area behind a glass wall or on the pool deck while siblings enjoy our dedicated preschool play zone. The result? A fun, family-friendly experience for everyone.

King’s Swim Academy San Carlos features our nationally recognized SwimSure™ curriculum, developed through the Emler Swim School network and backed by over 400 years of combined swim education expertise. Our certified instructors teach babies, toddlers, and kids to swim with confidence through small, structured classes that focus on safety, skill, and fun.

We offer a full range of swim programs, including:

  • Parent & Baby Classes for infants and toddlers (ages 2 months–3 years)
  • Preschool Swim Lessons that focus on independence and early water skills
  • Kids and Advanced Levels for stroke development, endurance, and safety
  • Private lessons for personalized, accelerated learning

In addition to our award-winning swim lessons, the San Carlos location includes:

  • A retail section stocked with quality swimwear, goggles, and swim gear
  • Clean, modern locker rooms and family changing areas

Our dedicated staff takes pride in maintaining one of the cleanest and safest swim schools in San Carlos, with UV-sanitized pool systems and regular water-quality checks. Whether you’re introducing your baby to the water or helping your older child refine their strokes, we’re here to make every lesson a positive, confidence-building experience.

Stop by King’s Swim Academy San Carlos today or enroll online to see why families across the Peninsula choose us for swim lessons in San Carlos and beyond.

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