EVO's beginner classes cap at 3:1 (Otter) or 4:1 (Seal). Most learn-to-swim classes in the East Valley run 6:1 or larger. Smaller groups mean more coach attention and faster confidence.
A class for every starting point.
Beginner doesn't mean one-size-fits-all. EVO has separate classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids who are new to the water.
Indoor, year-round.
Swim lessons Mesa and Gilbert families count on every season. Warm water, climate-controlled air, no monsoon cancellations.
Which Beginner Class Is Right for Your Child?
EVO offers multiple beginner pathways depending on age and water experience.
Starfish & PufferfishBabies · 3–24 Months
Parent-tot classes where a caregiver swims with the baby. Starfish is for babies 3–15 months, while Pufferfish is for toddlers 16–24 months and introduces basic survival skills.
Children new to swimming at an older age still start in entry-level classes. EVO places older beginners based on their current swimming ability, not just age.
Water comfort :- The foundation of every swimmer. Coaches build it without pressure. Breath control :- Holding breath, blowing bubbles, and getting comfortable with the face in the water. Basic movement :- Kicking, floating, and beginning strokes.
Survival awareness :- Rolling to breathe, calling for help, and the building blocks of safe swimming.
"We've done 4 sessions so far, and I've seen a huge improvement! My daughter is excited to go to swim class every week. I'm glad she is being taught survival skills, too."
- Sarah M.
Our Locations
Find a Evo Swim School location near you and enjoy the same top-quality coaching and fun-filled classes wherever you are!
We offer swim lessons for infants as young as 3 months, toddlers, children, and teens! Our programs are tailored to meet the needs of different age groups and skill levels.
Online:
Click on "Find a class" (or here) to find our classes and see our schedule,
Select your preferred class time and pre-register to it.
Once you complete the pre-registration form, our team will contact you to finalize your registration
On the phone:
call us at 480-404-6191
Evo Swim School provides high-quality swim lessons for children of all ages and skill levels. Our structured program focuses on water safety, stroke development, and confidence-building in a fun and supportive environment. Read more about our story here.
Typically within a few lessons we see big improvements, but every child learns at a different pace.Our instructors will help build successful path for your child to get their first independent strokes per their skills and comfortably in the water.
Babies can start swim lessons for infants as early as 3 months old. Infant swimming lessons at this age focus on water comfort and breath control, not strokes, making early baby swim lessons safe and developmentally appropriate.
Yes. EVO offers parent tot swim lessons for babies 3 to 15 months, where a parent or caregiver joins each session in the water. Mommy and me swim lessons, also called parent infant swim lessons, cover water acclimation, basic skills, and parent-child bonding.
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