Elk Grove families can choose between Cosumnes CSD's public pools, several private swim schools and two competitive swim clubs. Here is how they compare, with links to live listings.
Lessons for babies and toddlers
- British Swim School at City Sports Club: parent-in-the-water classes from 3 months to 3 years, $173 a month for one class a week.
- SafeSplash on Longport Ct: ParentTot from 4 months, then Toddler Transition for 2 and 3 year olds, $108 to $128 a month.
Lessons for kids and teens
- British Swim School Kids Swim Lessons (ages 3 and up) and Teen Swim Lessons (12 and up), both $173 a month.
- SafeSplash group lessons from age 4 with up to 4 kids per class, plus private lessons and the one-week SwimJams intensive ($130).
- Sunshine Swim and Fitness Center on Elk Grove Florin Rd teaches every age in small classes.
- Laguna Creek Sports Club teaches in heated pools.
- Cosumnes CSD runs group lessons at Wackford on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Adaptive lessons
British Swim School's Dolphin adaptive lessons are built for swimmers 12 and up with special needs or different learning styles.
Swim teams
- Elk Grove Piranhas Summer Swim Team: one of the Central Valley's longest-running summer rec teams, April to July, for swimmers up to 18. The Piranhas also run a USA Swimming club from August to January.
- EGAC Gators: a year-round USA Swimming team that trains at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center, grouped by grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do swim lessons cost in Elk Grove?
Private swim schools run about $108 to $173 a month for one group class a week: SafeSplash is $108 to $128 and British Swim School is $173. Private lessons at SafeSplash run $256 to $328 a month.
What age can babies start swim lessons in Elk Grove?
British Swim School starts at 3 months and SafeSplash at 4 months, both with a parent in the water.
Is there a summer swim team for kids in Elk Grove?
Yes. The Elk Grove Piranhas summer team swims April through July for ages up to 18. For year-round competition, the Piranhas' USA Swimming club and the EGAC Gators both train in Elk Grove.