Goldfish Swim School - Arlington Heights

Goldfish Swim School - Arlington Heights Teaching kids how to swim is our passion. Goldfish is much more than a swim school. You feel it the moment you walk in. Something different. Something unexpected.

Goldfish Swim School – Arlington Heights is a state-of-the art swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as young as 4 months old. It’s more than vibrant colors chosen to inspire kids. More than a curriculum crafted to not only teach kids to swim but also to build their character through guided play. More than a shiver-free pool heated to 90 degrees. There’s something more. Something beyond typical. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives by teaching kids to swim and be safer in and around the water. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. In a class size of no more than 4 children to 1 swim instructor, children master the skills they need to be safer and confident in the water. Beginning as early as 4 months, children progress through a series of perpetual swimming lessons, graduating to higher levels of difficulty as swimming skills are mastered. Goldfish also offers special events like parties, Family Swim, accelerated Jump Start Clinics and our Goldfish Swim Force Team, catered to swimmers who have completed the Goldfish Pro Level. Goldfish Swim School – Arlington Heights is proud to help teach the children of the great community of Arlington Heights, IL how to swim and be safer in the water. We encourage you to stop by for a tour of our facilities. We guarantee you’ll love it at Goldfish! To learn more, please visit www.goldfishswimschool.com.

There's no single tool that keeps children safer around the water.Water safety is built in layers.✔️ Active adult superv...
09/15/2026

There's no single tool that keeps children safer around the water.

Water safety is built in layers.

✔️ Active adult supervision
✔️ Swim lessons
✔️ Barriers and pool fences
✔️ Learning CPR
✔️ Making water safety part of everyday conversations

During Baby Safety Month, it's a reminder that even the smallest swimmers deserve every layer of protection we can give them. 🧡

Growth happens quietly.Sometimes the biggest moments don't feel big at all. It’s funny because when it comes to kids, it...
09/12/2026

Growth happens quietly.
Sometimes the biggest moments don't feel big at all. It’s funny because when it comes to kids, it seems like the one thing that’s impossible to ignore is how quickly they grow. The adorable baby onesies that are outgrown far too quickly, the increasing pencil marks on the doorframe. And yet, when it comes to swim lessons, sometimes the biggest growth moments aren’t the most obvious.

It's putting their face in the water without being asked.
Walking into class with a smile instead of hesitation.
Looking back at you from the pool with a proud grin that says, "Did you see that?" 🥹

Confidence rarely arrives all at once.

It grows through small moments that are easy to miss, but impossible to forget.
And we think those moments deserve to be celebrated. ☺️

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they’re thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want thei...
09/09/2026

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they’re thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want their baby to learn. And of course, these lessons provide that, but here’s the thing…

Mini Lessons are so much more.
They're one-on-one bonding time.
A chance to build confidence together.
A weekly routine your little one looks forward to.
An unexpected emotional reset for you.
And the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the water.

Some of the biggest milestones start with the smallest splashes. ✨🧡

Long weekends have a way of reminding us what matters most.Family time.Belly laughs.Pool days.Making memories.However yo...
09/07/2026

Long weekends have a way of reminding us what matters most.

Family time.
Belly laughs.
Pool days.
Making memories.

However you're spending Labor Day, we hope it's filled with moments that make everyone smile and, if you're around the water, remember that active adult supervision is one of the most important ways to help keep every splash a safe one. 🧡

Wishing your family a fun, relaxing, and safe Labor Day!

09/04/2026

Any day is a good day to start swim lessons!

"They're too little to swim."We hear that a lot.But here's the thing: Baby Safety Month isn't about expecting babies to ...
09/04/2026

"They're too little to swim."

We hear that a lot.

But here's the thing: Baby Safety Month isn't about expecting babies to become swimmers overnight.

It's about helping families build positive experiences around the water from the very beginning.

Every cuddle in the pool.
Every splash.
Every song.
Every smile.

Those moments help children become more comfortable in the water while giving parents confidence, too.

Water safety starts long before independent swimming, and every little moment counts. 🥰

Every great adventure starts with a little imagination. 🏴‍☠️👑One day, they're a pirate searching for treasure. Next, the...
09/01/2026

Every great adventure starts with a little imagination. 🏴‍☠️👑

One day, they're a pirate searching for treasure. Next, they're a princess making a royal splash. And somewhere in between all that pretending, they're learning something pretty incredible: confidence.

At Goldfish Swim School, we believe play is one of the best teachers. Through laughter, imagination, and plenty of fun, little swimmers discover they can try new things, solve challenges, and believe in themselves.

Here's to every pirate, princess, superhero, mermaid, and brave little swimmer who's making waves one splash at a time. 🧡🐠

Which character will your little swimmer become this month when their imagination takes over?

August gave us a lot to celebrate.Big splashes.Little victories.New skills.Growing confidence. 🧡If you had to describe y...
08/31/2026

August gave us a lot to celebrate.

Big splashes.
Little victories.
New skills.
Growing confidence. 🧡

If you had to describe your little swimmer's month in just one word, what would it be?

Drop your word in the comments. 👇🐠

Happy National Beach Day!There's nothing better than sunshine, sand, and making a splash! Today we are celebrating all t...
08/30/2026

Happy National Beach Day!

There's nothing better than sunshine, sand, and making a splash! Today we are celebrating all things beach- and reminding our little swimmers that water safety is always in style!

From our swim family to yours, have a safe, sunny, and splash-filled National Beach Day! 🏖️

Sometimes the best part of swim lessons isn't the skill.It's the high-five afterward. 🙌🧡The one that says:"You did it.""...
08/27/2026

Sometimes the best part of swim lessons isn't the skill.

It's the high-five afterward. 🙌🧡

The one that says:
"You did it."
"You were brave."
"Let's do it again."

Because every little victory deserves to be celebrated. 🐠✨

Tell us about a moment your little swimmer was especially proud of.

Address

63 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL
60004

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(847) 385-9400

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