Together, we are a passionate team of educators and encouragers, united by a shared purpose of lovingly building a brighter future, one student at a time with a growing network across 17 brands, 15 states, and over 65 schools.
Emler Swim & Gymnastic Schools represents a growing network of trusted, high-quality swim and gymnastics schools across the country. Rooted in safety, confidence-building, and joyful learning, our expanded family of schools offers even more ways to support children’s growth and development through purposeful movement, whether that’s in the water or on the mat.
At Emler Swim & Gym Schools, we believe every child deserves to build confidence and master essential life skills in a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. For 50 years, we’ve supported families through the early years of growth and development, offering high-quality instruction rooted in safety, encouragement, and fun. With a commitment to excellence and a warm, welcoming culture, Emler Swim and Gymnastics is where kids feel seen, celebrated, and supported. And where they gain skills for life.
From infants to elementary-age kids, our swim schools offer a progressive, proven curriculum built on 50 years of experience. Children move through 11 distinct levels, from water acclimation to advanced strokes, all guided by expert instructors.
Our instructors follow a consistent, research-backed curriculum broken into 5-minute teaching increments to ensure progress every lesson. Our team builds trust with each student while teaching critical water safety and stroke skills in a fun, nurturing environment.
Lessons begin as early as 2 months old and feature engaging, play-based methods using songs, toys, and positive reinforcement. Each level builds on the last, with clear goals and milestones that lead to confident swimmers and eventually, competitive team prep.
Our gymnastics schools offer a wide variety of programs designed to meet kids where they are—from toddlers building coordination to high school athletes refining competitive skills.
We offer instruction in:
Programs available for children from infancy through high school
Safe, well-equipped gyms led by experienced, encouraging coaches
Emphasis on strength, flexibility, confidence, and skill progression
Whether your child is flipping, jumping, or dancing, our gyms are built to support their growth every step of the way.
Together, we are a passionate team of educators and encouragers, united by a shared purpose of lovingly building a brighter future, one student at a time.
We improve lives every day by:
Built around safety, confidence & fun
Clean and comfortable with family-friendly amenities
Choose your class, manage it all in our app
Rooted in care, consistency & growth
Emler Swim School was founded in 1975 by Jan Emler, a former lifeguard and swim instructor who saw a need for a more nurturing, child-focused approach to swim lessons. She believed every child could learn to swim with the right support and that learning could be safe, fun and confidence-building.
Jan began by teaching lessons in backyard pools, developing a proven method rooted in encouragement, consistency and play. Her approach resonated with families and quickly gained momentum, leading to the opening of dedicated swim schools.
Today, Emler Swim School is recognized nationwide for its trusted curriculum and caring culture. Jan’s philosophy continues to shape our swim programs, helping children build critical life skills in a warm, welcoming environment, one splash at a time.
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