Make a Splash: Amarillo’s Best Places for Kids’ Swim Lessons

The summer months are fast approaching here in Amarillo, and with that means the splash pads and swimming pools are about to be open. Water safety is a very important topic at this time of year, and it is very important to be up on year-round.

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Swimming is a big part of my memories growing up and is a huge part of the childhood experience. Whether you swim for exercise, for competition, or just to cool off, having the skills in the pool is very important.

I remember as a young kid the first time I headed to an open swim at a pool in Chicago I heard the kids talking about jumping in the deep end. I wanted to do that. It sounded like so much fun. Never mind the fact that I didn't know how to swim.

That story ended as you would expect: a lifeguard had to jump in and drag me out of the deep end. Very scary, but it didn't have to be if I knew how to swim. I did take swim lessons after that very scary situation, and I did end up on a swim team. So there is hope.

Learning to swim is a very important part of life. My daughter is in the process of looking for swim lessons for my granddaughter. This is a great time to take those swimming lessons as there are outdoor options.

You can do lessons at any point, though, as there are also year-round lesson options too.

Swim Lessons in Amarillo

• Warford Center Swim Lessons
• Amarillo Town Club Swim Lessons
• Waterscape Swim Lessons
• Jenny's Swim Lessons

Whether you want private lessons or group lessons, there are options for everyone. You can choose swim lessons now or wait until later this year. There are those year-round lessons. Regardless of what you choose, just make sure your kids know how to swim.