Private classes have 1 swimmer per class, semi-private classes have 2 swimmers per class and, in the group classes, there are up to 3 swimmers per class from Red Guppy - Swimmer 6. In Swimmer 7-9, there are up to 8 swimmers per class to accommodate learning rescue, self-rescue and first aid.

To find the best level for your child under 18, please use our quiz. Note that you only need to know which program/level to put your swimmer in if you are registering for group lessons.

If your child is registered in a skill/curriculum-based program they will receive a report card. Successful swimmers will also receive a badge! If your child is registered in our Guppy program, please bring your report package back to us each session so we can continue filling in their progress.If your child is registered in a Parent and Tot program, Infant Survival or Swim to Thrive Program, they will receive a certificate with their greatest accomplishments!

Marlin Swim Academy is incredibly proud of our new programs!- We are able to offer two streams of Parent and Tot lessons (4m-3y) including Social and Skills!- Our Guppy Program (formerly Preschool) for 2-5y has been revamped to line up with survival skill building.- Our 6y+ group are using the Lifesaving Society Swimmer program. - Adult Learn to Swim programs are learn at your own pace and include education on water trauma, breath control, physics and body mechanics as well as basic stroke development.Our specialty programs include:- Infant Survival- Swim to Thrive- Open Water Training- Advanced Leadership- Fitness TrainingMore information on our programs can be found here.

Please see our current make-up policy here.

We are one of few private swim companies where ALL members of our team are instructors. We just LOVE to teach!! It is possible that you have tried to reach us at a time where no one is available to take your call. Please leave us a message and a member of the team will return your call as quickly as possible.

Yes! Marlin Swim Academy was founded in Ancaster, ON. The leadership team resides in communities in Hamilton and West Lincoln. All instructors on the mobile team are local to their travel areas. When you hire from Marlin Swim Academy, you are directly supporting your neighbours!

Yes, Marlin Swim Academy is a proud WSIB approved training partner as a Lifesaving Society Affiliate. To see which workplaces courses we provide, as well as view our parent, community and safety courses, click here.

Yes, we run waterfit classes at our Smithville location. For more information on this, and other drop-in programs, please click here.