AQUAFIN Swim School of St. John’s Bluff

Swim Lesson Pricing

Group lessons starting at $30/class*

Private lessons starting at $65/class*

The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.

AQUAFIN St. John's Bluff
Address & Hours

2006 St. John’s Bluff S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 643-4087

Monday:
3:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday:
3:30pm-6:30pm

Wednesday:
9:00am-6:00pm

Thursday:
3:30pm-7:00pm

Friday:
Closed 

Saturday:
8:00am-1:00pm

Sunday:
8:00am-1:00pm

2026 Planned Closures:

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026

Thursday December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026

Thursday, December 31, 2026 - Friday, January 2, 2027

St. John's Bluff Swim Lessons

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How Class Levels Work
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with 100+ age-appropriate milestones, so every child has a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and skills through proven teaching methods, using songs, games, and guided practice, so kids stay engaged and make steady progress.

Bathtime Babies

Age: 2-5 Months


Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 10:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Bathtime Babies class is the perfect first step to introduce infants to the water.

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Early acclimation

  • Sensory exploration

N/A

Toddlers

Age: 6-35 Months

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Toddler courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:

Age: 6-16 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 6:1

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Water comfort

  • Bonding with parent

  • Go underwater for 5-7 seconds

  • Assisted backfloat

  • Assisted rollover

  • Safety skills

Age: 16-35 Months

Adult Participation: Yes

Class Ratio: 6:1

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Go underwater and swim for 8-10 sec.
  • Assisted safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Independently stand and walk in the water
  • Assisted rollover

Age: 24-35 Months

Adult Participation: Parent on deck

Class Ratio: 4:1

Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B skills

Class Goal:

  • Kick 10′ independently
  • Backfloat independently (10 seconds)
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent JTS
  • Maintain 8-10 seconds breath control

Preschool

Age: 3 Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Preschool courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:

Prerequisites: None

Class Goal:

  • Comfort/Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 5’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 1B or Level 3 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Independent back kick with kickboard, 10’
  • Assisted underwater paddles
  • Assisted rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

NEW LEVEL

Prerequisites: Completion of Level 4 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
  • Independent back kick, 12’
  • Independent underwater paddles
  • Independent rollover breath
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
  • Assisted elementary backstroke

Kids

Age: 4+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1


Class Length: 30 mins

Our Kids courses are divided into four different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:

Prerequisites: None

 

Class Goal:

  • Comfort & Bonding
  • Go underwater for 8-10 sec.
  • Kick independently, 10’
  • Independent glide
  • Backfloat independently, 10 sec.
  • Independent rollover
  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim or Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 6 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’

  • Independent streamline back kick, 12’

  • Assisted side kick

  • Independent underwater paddles

  • Independent rollover breath

  • Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 7 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent side kick with breath, 15’
  • Independent freestyle arms with side breath, 15’
  • Independent elementary backstroke, 15’
  • Independent Jump-Turn-Swim
  • Independent treading water, 30 sec.

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 8 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent unilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent bilateral freestyle, 20’
  • Independent backstroke, 20’
  • Independent side kick on back
  • Independent treading water, 45 sec.
  • Proper starts and finishes

Advanced

Age: 5+ Years


Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 4:1

Class Length: 30 minutes

Our Advanced courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:

Prerequisites: Completion of Level 9 skills

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive backstroke
  • Independent butterfly kick
  • Independent breaststroke kick
  • Proper starts and finishes

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 10 skills

 

Class Goal:

  • Independent competitive butterfly
  • Independent competitive breaststroke
  • Independent competitive freestyle
  • Independent competitive bacstroke
  • Proper starts and finishes

NEW LEVEL

Class Ratio: 10:1

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of Level 11 skills

Class Goals:

  • Refine technique in all strokes
  • Build stamina
  • Participate in swim school meets

Why Choose Aquafin

100 Million+

Lessons Taught With Care

50 Years

Of Swim Instruction Excellence

16,000+

5 Star Reviews

4:1 Ratio

Low Student to Teacher Ratios

Free Trial Lessons

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90º Pools

Built for Comfort, Open Year-Round

12 Free Make-Ups

Flexible Scheduling To Fit Your Life

Safety Foundation

Swimmer safety is the cornerstone for all we do 

Other Swim Options at AQUAFIN

Weekly Swim Clinics

We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.

Adult Swim Lessons

It’s never too late to learn! AQUAFIN Swim School offers encouraging, adult-focused lessons to help you gain confidence in the water, whether you’re overcoming fears, improving technique or just getting started.

AQUAFIN Swim School of St. John's Bluff

Year-Round Swim School for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids in St. Johns Bluff, Jacksonville

Located in East Jacksonville just off St. Johns Bluff Road, AQUAFIN Swim School offers high-quality, year-round swim lessons for infants, toddlers, and children of all skill levels. Our indoor, heated pool creates a safe and comfortable environment for learning to swim, rain or shine, and our certified instructors are committed to building water safety skills, confidence, and technique in every swimmer.

Why Families in East Jacksonville and St. Johns Bluff Choose AQUAFIN:

  • Conveniently located near the University of North Florida, Regency, and Southside areas

  • Indoor heated pool for comfortable year-round lessons

  • Certified instructors trained in child development and swim safety

  • Small class sizes for personalized instruction

  • Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend options

  • Proven curriculum that supports measurable skill progression

Whether your child is just getting started or preparing for more advanced stroke work, AQUAFIN delivers a supportive and engaging swim experience designed for long-term progress and safety.

Swim Programs at AQUAFIN – St. Johns Bluff:

  • Parent & Me Infant Classes (Ages 2 months – 3 years)

  • Preschool & School-Age Learn-to-Swim

  • Stroke Development Clinics

  • Private and Semi-Private Lessons

  • Seasonal Swim Clinics

Families from St. Johns Bluff, Southside, Arlington, Regency, and East Jacksonville trust AQUAFIN for structured, child-focused swim instruction in a family-friendly environment.

 

Enroll Today in St. Johns Bluff Swim Lessons

From water safety basics to advanced technique, AQUAFIN Swim School is here to support your swimmer’s journey at every age and stage.

Call 904-643-4087 or view class availability and enroll online to get started today.

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