Fullerton Swim School

Fullerton’s Home for Quality Swim Instruction

Swimming is an excellent activity, whether done competitively, to get fit, or just to have fun. For babies, toddlers, and children, it offers many benefits, such as increased strength and coordination, improved body image, and increased brain function. Adult swimmers can experience many of the same benefits, though on a smaller scale.

All swimmers, young and old, professional and casual, can benefit from the assistance of swim instruction. And that is why Blue Buoy Family Swim School offers instruction for all ages and abilities. We have been well known in Fullerton as the top family swim school since the 1950s. Our approach is to combine a welcoming atmosphere, dedicated instruction, and top-notch facilities to progress our students’ swimming skills and further develop their love of swimming. Whether you or your child are experienced in the water or just getting started, we have the classes you need to meet your goals.

Class Offerings

No matter what type of instruction you need, Blue Buoy has the class for you. We offer all of our classes multiple times a day, and some of them by appointment, making it easy to work them into your busy schedule. Below are our current class offerings.

Parent and Me Classes: Children under the age of three are actually at the best age for learning basic water skills. However, getting into the water without someone they know can be too much for children in this age range. To help them make this big leap, we offer parent and me classes. In these joint classes, children develop important skills while under the watch of mom, dad, or another loved one.

Semi-Private and Private Classes: With our semi-private classes, we bring two students together based on their abilities and goals, and pair them with the instructor best suited to their needs. This allows students to socialize while still heavily targeting their areas of improvement. These classes are usually for children and young adults gearing up for competitions or who have special needs, but we do offer these classes for adults as well.

Private classes are the same as our semi-private classes except there is no other student. You get one-on-one attention from your instructor, resulting in significant improvement in minimal time. We recommend these for serious swimmers, those who feel more comfortable without other students around, and those with sensory issues.

Stroke Prep Classes: These classes are for school-aged children who have already learned a bit about two of the four competition strokes and are ready to reach basic competence in all four. We limit these classes to six students and use this class as a stepping stone to more advanced classes.

Stroke Technique Classes: These classes are the next step up, providing advanced training in the four competitive strokes. In addition to perfecting the students’ techniques, they also focus on increasing stamina and confidence. Each class is limited to 15 students.

Adult Swim Classes: Many adults do not know how to swim or are unable to swim as well as they want to. This can be a source of shame, but it shouldn’t be. If you want to learn how to swim or improve your abilities, our adult swim classes can help. With us, you will learn that age is not a barrier and you can learn to enjoy the water and take pride in your swimming abilities. We will group you with other students who are at a similar level, ensuring you are challenged without feeling overwhelmed and that the environment is always supportive.

In addition to our classes, you can also rent our facilities for celebrations, such as birthday parties. Opportunities are limited due to our class schedule, so be sure to schedule your Blue Buoy parties well in advance.

Top Quality Swim Instruction

Blue Buoy has been dedicated to providing Fullerton the very best in swim instruction since the 1950s. We ensure that we deliver what we promise by being very selective in hiring our instructors. The first step for any candidate is to prove mastery in swimming and demonstrate their love of not just swimming, but teaching. Before we extend an offer, all instructors are background checked and must receive certification in First Aid and CPR. Once hired, they do not begin working with students until they complete our renowned in-house training program, and they will not lead classes on their own until they have spent a great deal of time shadowing experienced instructors on our staff.

First-Rate Facilities

Blue Buoy Family Swim School is a quick drive from Fullerton. We offer first-rate facilities that are open all year long. At our swim center, we have two pools. The first is smaller and enclosed with a maximum depth of four feet; we use this for infants and toddlers. Older children and adults use our second pool. This pool is larger and has a maximum depth of 8 feet. We use temperature control systems to ensure that the pools and decks are always at a comfortable temperature for our swimmers.

Flexible Scheduling

In order to benefit from swim instruction, you need to attend all scheduled sessions. With that said, we know that life sometimes has other plans for us, and should this be the case for you, we are ready to work with you so you can make up any missed classes. We also offer classes at convenient hours to minimize the chances of you missing lessons. Our goal is to work with you so you can access the swim instruction you and your family need.

Choose Blue Buoy for Fullerton Swim Instruction

For 60 years, Blue Buoy has been the swim school most trusted by Fullerton residents. Over the decades, we have trained Olympic athletes, shy toddlers, and everyone in between. No matter your age, no matter your ability, we can teach you how to swim or improve your abilities. All you need is a desire to learn. Give us a call to schedule your first lesson at Blue Buoy Family Swim School.