Teaching our kids how to safely swim and be around water is something we should all feel passionate about. At one point or another, our kids are exposed to water. Between Wild Island, Lake Tahoe, or family vacations we encourage learning about water safety at a very early age.
Thankfully there are several locations in Northern Nevada that offer swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Reno
Little Ones Swim
3670 Warren Way, Reno, NV 89509
(775) 828-4554
Little ones Swim offers and specialize in classes for babies and young children, but they offer lessons for all ages as well as the swim team. They also offer private lessons as well as pool parties.
Silver Bear Swim
8755 Technology Way, Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-0550
With locations in Reno, Sparks, and Truckee your family can learn to swim! Silver Bear Swim offers classes for everyone from baby swim to swim team. They also offer a special abilities class for kids with any type of challenge.
Bridgewater Swim Academy
161 Country Estates, Suite 3, Reno, NV 89511
(775) 440-3705
Bridgewater Swim Academy specializes in private and semi-private swimming lessons. They also offer party packages.
Waves Swim and Safety
1500 Skyline Blvd, Reno, NV 89509
(775) 750-0067
Water babies to tots, adult swim classes and even more intensive 5 day lessons to prepare for spring and summer activities. They also offer lifeguard training and CPR/first aid Classes
Saint Mary’s Fitness Center
At Saint Mary’s Health and Fitness you can choose from private or semi private (2 swimmers) swim lessons. Lessons are offered for both adults and youth and each lesson is 30 minutes. Offered for members and non members.
Northwest Pool
2925 Apollo Way, Reno, NV 89503
(775) 334-2203
Part of The City of Reno, Reno encourages all individuals to learn how to swim. They offer baby, toddler, and pre-competitive swim team, and adult swims clinics.
Idlewood Pool
1805 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV 89509
(775) 334-2267
Part of The City of Reno, Reno encourages all individuals to learn how to swim. This is an outdoor pool so they are only open seasonally. They offer baby, toddler, and pre-competitive swim team, and adult swims clinics.
EMNECC Pool
1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512
(775) 334-2262
Part of The City of Reno, Reno encourages all individuals to learn how to swim. They offer baby, toddler, and pre-competitive swim team, and adult swims clinics.

Sparks
Silver Bear Swim
5490 S. Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 852-0550
With locations in Reno, Sparks, and Truckee your family can learn to swim! Silver Bear Swim offers classes for everyone from baby swim to swim team. They also offer a special abilities class for kids with any type of challenge.
Red Hawk Golf and Resort
600 North Wingfield Parkway, Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-8699
At Red Hawk they offer seasonal swim lessons for members and non-members. From 6 months on there is a class offered for all ages. Swim sessions are 2 weeks (8 classes) and range from 30 – 40 minutes. They also offer private and semi-private lessons.
Alf Sorensen
1400 Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-2385
Swim lessons at Alf Sorensen are through the City of Sparks. Swim registration opens up February 4,
Carson City
Carson Aquatic Center
841 N Roop St, Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 887-2242
Carson Aquatic Center has both an indoor and outdoor pool. The Carson Aquatic Center offers lessons for tots age 3 and up and kids 3+! They also offer drop-in classes for parents + babies (6 months – 3 years), Competitive swim also is offered!
Truckee, CA
Silver Bear Swim
8924 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
(775) 852-0550
With locations in Reno, Sparks, and Truckee your family can learn to swim! Silver Bear Swim offers classes for everyone from baby swim to swim team. They also offer a special abilities class for kids with any type of challenge.
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Kacey Queen is a co-founder of Nevada Moms
Kacey received her bachelor's in Psychology while cheering for the University of Oregon. They moved to Reno in 2014 and have loved it ever since. She is a dedicated homeschooling mother to her three children.
She serves on the hospital board for Northern Nevada Health Systems and is passionate about her community.
Kacey loves exploring with her family and finding family-friendly events and activities! A few of her favorite things include family adventures, traveling, working out, coffee, and dessert!