Swimming is a critical life skill. Luckily, several locations around Albuquerque offer lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities — even adults!
So check out our guide below and get your squad ready for summer days spent at the swimming pool!
Founded in 1938, Manzano Day School is an independent, non-profit elementary school serving children in pre-k through fifth grade. The program at Manzano Day School sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and develops the whole child while cultivating lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and engaged community members.
Students build a strong academic foundation through core studies in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science, complemented by co-curricular programs in library, music, physical education, Spanish, technology, and visual arts.
With an 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students benefit from personalized attention and strong teacher relationships. All students also participate in our Environmental Education program at Fenton Ranch in the Jemez Mountains, one of the few programs of its kind in the country, where outdoor learning strengthens independence, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
Manzano Day School is committed to accessibility and inclusivity. Nearly one in four students receives financial aid, awarded based on demonstrated need and available funds, with awards covering up to 50% of tuition. Learn more about admission here.
Guided by the philosophy of Joy in Learning®, Manzano Day School balances tradition and innovation while preparing students for continued academic success and meaningful participation in their communities and an ever-changing world.
That joy carries over into the summer during Manzano Day School’s Summer Discovery, a hands-on, interactive program that immerses students in creative, skill-building experiences. Students can enjoy Manzano Day School’s sprawling six-acre campus as well as classes taught by MDS teachers.
Summer Discovery is open to the public for rising pre-k and fifth graders. It runs from June 8 to July 17, 2026. Space is limited. Contact [email protected] or the website for more information.
505 Swimming
505 Swimming offers group lessons with up to four kids at a time for toddlers, kids and adults, as well as private lessons for up to two kids at a time. Current indoor year-round lessons take place at Valley Pool or Betsy Patterson (Sandia) Pool. Summer outdoor lessons are at Rio Grande Pool and East San Jose Pool. Group lessons are $12/class, plus city pool admission fees. Private lessons are $26/class, plus city pool admission fee.
Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County offers group swim classes for kids ages 6 months to 14 years old. Classes are 45 minutes and grouped by levels. Summer registration opens May 1 at 9 a.m. The county also offers classes on lifeguarding to students ages 15 and older.
City of Albuquerque Pools
Classes are divided into pods by age up to 6 years. Students 5+ are divided into pods based on skill level. When students master the skills in each pod, they will earn a certificate and move to the next pod. Lessons are $40 per child, per session.
Fish Factory
Fish Factory is Albuquerque’s year-round indoor swim school for kids three months to 12 years old. Curriculum is based on skill mastery and focuses on both safety skills and legal stroke technique. Guppy and Fish in Progress classes have no more than three students per instructor.
Green Feet Swimming
Green Feet Swimming primarily offers private lessons to maximize the amount of time students spend in the water and encourage personalized progress. Parent-tot and pre-swim team group classes are also available. Green Feet recently opened their primary indoor location in the former Kay’s Swim School building, off Alameda and 4th St., but still offers lessons at other locations around town. Plus, the school offers FREE parent-tot swim lessons on Tuesday afternoons in April and May at Los Altos Pool.
Jewish Community Center Aquatics
The JCC outdoor heated pool is open year-round. The JCC provides group and private lessons for all ages and abilities. Confident swimmers can join the JCC swim team, the Orcas.
Jr. Lobo Swim Academy
UNM Recreational Services offers Jr. Lobo Swim Academy. The Jr. Lobo Swim Academy provides swimming lessons to all skill levels of swimmers. Both group and private lessons are available.
SwimWorks
Previously known as SwimLabs, SwimWorks provides lessons in an indoor facility that includes trained instructors and small warm-water pools. Lessons are open to swimmers of all ages and abilities, including infants, young children, adults learning how to swim for the first time, competitive swimmers, and even triathletes.
Infant Swimming Resource
Give your child the competence, confidence, and skills of aquatic safety with Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue® program. The safest provider of survival swimming lessons for children six months to six years of age.
MAKO Aquatics Club Rio Rancho
MAKO and GoTime are teaming up to bring you swim lessons designed to elicit the fastest results for swimmers. Their instructors are highly trained, experienced, and motivated to get your swimmers to the next level.
City of Rio Rancho
Group lessons are organized by age and skill, from 6 months old to 12 years old. Rio Rancho also offers adult lessons too.
Village of Corrales
Swim lessons are $50.00 per kid, are Monday-Friday, and last for two weeks. Lessons are designed for ages 3 years and up. During swim lessons, parents and spectators may watch from the pool deck and grassy areas. All non-swim lesson patrons must stay out of the water.
