Tempe Families: Award-Winning Swim Lessons Are Closer Than You Think
SWIMkids USA sits right on the Mesa-Tempe border on Guadalupe Road — a straight shot from most Tempe neighborhoods, with no freeway required.
We are located at Guadalupe and the 101, convenient to all parts of Tempe, AZ.
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For more than 55 years, SWIMkids USA has been the heartbeat of the East Valley’s swimming community. Just minutes from Tempe on Guadalupe Road, our facility isn’t just a pool; it’s a specialized learning environment where our “Swim-Float-Swim” method transforms beginners into confident, safer swimmers. Whether you are looking for infant classes or competitive stroke refinement, our instructors give your child the personalized attention they deserve.
We combine the fun of a neighborhood swim school with the standards of a nationally recognized program, so every Tempe family gets the right balance of safety, skill and success, all in indoor heated pools that stay comfortable year-round.
Free Trial Swim Classes
Baby and Child Swim Classes
Small Class Sizes for Swim Lessons
Just minutes from Tempe
The East Valley’s Most Experienced Swim School, Right Next Door
SWIMkids USA has been teaching kids to swim since 1971, longer than most swim schools in the entire Phoenix metro have existed. What began as a single baby class grew into one of the most decorated aquatic education programs in the country. For Tempe families, it’s also one of the most convenient.
Our facility sits at 2725 W. Guadalupe Road in Mesa, right on the Mesa-Tempe border. Families from south Tempe and the neighborhoods along the 101 are often surprised to find they’re only minutes away, with indoor heated pools that stay comfortable every month of the year.
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All drive times approximate.
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Join the thousands of East Valley families who trust our award-winning "Swim-Float-Swim" method. Year-round lessons in our heated pools ensure your little one is safer, stronger, and more confident in the water.
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What Sets Us Apart
Family owned for over 50 years and family oriented!
Numerous international and national awards!
Weekly instructor training & certification sessions!
Only swim school where all instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding!
Class options for parents who don’t want to get in the pool.
Special purification system uses less chemicals, providing cleanest possible water!
The SWIMkids difference
Why Tempe Families Choose SWIMkids USA
Year-Round Lessons, Not Just Summer
Arizona’s pools are a risk twelve months a year. Our indoor heated pools mean classes run every week of the year, so your child builds skills without seasonal gaps.
50+ Years of Experience
Founded in 1971, SWIMkids USA is one of the East Valley’s longest-running swim schools, recognized by the International Swimming Hall of Fame and other national organizations.
Certified Instructors, All of Them
We’re the only swim school where every instructor is certified in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding, and our instructors train and certify together every week.
We Start at Six Months
Early water exposure builds safety instincts and reduces fear. Our baby and tot-parent classes are built around the parent-child bond as much as the skills.
Built for Every Child
Our instructors are trained to work with children who have sensory differences, developmental disabilities or other special needs, so every child can feel confident in the water.
The Swim-Float-Swim Method
Our Swim-Float-Swim survival sequence teaches children what to do if they fall into a pool unexpectedly. It’s not just about laps. It’s about safety, even for our youngest students.
Tempe Swim Lessons at the 101 and Guadalupe
If you are looking to learn to swim in Tempe, Arizona, you should know that our swim-float-swim sequence is the standard in water safety training that many have tried to replicate: because it works! Thousands of children have been saved by this technique plus every individual who has been trained by this method is safer in the water.
Getting started
What to Expect When Your Tempe Child Enrolls
Every new family can start with a free trial class before committing to anything. You’ll meet the instructors, see the facility and watch your child’s reaction in the water. Classes run consistently week to week, and your child is placed at the level that fits where they actually are, not just an age chart.
Our Programs, From Infants to Competitive Swimmers
What’s Included With Every Class
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Our Award-Winning Excellence
International Swimming Hall of Fame
USA Swimming
Aquatics International
ASU
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY AGE
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Baby/Tot-Parent Swim Lessons
Instruction is given for both parent and child to bond and learn basic water safety skills in our baby/toddler swimming lessons.
Preschool Swim Classes
Each student in our swimming lessons learns swim safety survival skills such as floating and what to do on their own.
Child Swim
Various swimming lessons for kids ranging from basic swimming skills to freestyle lessons for school aged children.
Youth Swimming
Our swim school offers a mixture of classes and novice swim team involving full development for all strokes and learning.
Inclusive Environment
We welcome all children with special needs and of any ability.
50+
Years serving East Valley families
6 mo.
Youngest age we teach
Year-round
Indoor heated pools
TRUSTED BY Arizona FAMILIES
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Good questions
Frequently Asked Questions From Tempe Parents
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Is SWIMkids USA actually close to Tempe?
Yes. We’re at 2725 W. Guadalupe Road in Mesa, right on the Mesa-Tempe border. From most Tempe neighborhoods, especially south Tempe, it’s roughly 6 to 12 minutes. Many of our families drive even farther because of the program.
Do you offer swim lessons year-round, or just in summer?
Year-round, every week, in our indoor heated pools. Consistent weekly lessons are also how kids retain skills, instead of relearning them every spring.
How young can my child start?
We enroll children starting at six months. Our baby classes are parent-assisted and focus on water comfort, safety instincts and bonding, not stroke perfection.
Do you accommodate children with special needs?
Yes. Our instructors are trained to work with children who have sensory differences, developmental disabilities or other special needs. Call us before your trial class so we can match your child with the right instructor.
What’s the first step to enrolling my Tempe child?
Book a free trial class. There’s no commitment or pressure. Come see the facility, meet the instructors and watch your child’s reaction. If it’s a fit, enrollment is simple from there.
Do you also offer gymnastics classes?
Yes. We offer children’s gymnastics from parent-tot through youth classes at the same facility as our swim lessons.
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