It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim in Conroe, Texas

When I worked in the travel industry, I met many adults who could not swim. It is never too late for an adult to learn to swim and there are many programs available to teach you to swim. Beginning classes include conquering fear of the water, basic water survival, and basic strokes. If you already know how to wade in the water and are looking to increase knowledge on swimming strokes and improve performance, then an intermediate course is right for you. There are also classes available for adult swimmers wanting to train for competitions. In the Conroe area there are 3 places you can find adult swim lessons for whichever level you are at.

In Conroe, the Conroe Aquatic Center offers both beginning and intermediate lessons for ages 18-99. The instructors are patient and caring and will work with you to improve your swimming skills. Registration for July (second summer session) begins June 27, 2009. The Conroe Recreation Center is a great place to go because the classes are low cost and the staff is very helpful and friendly. They also have child care services available during your lessons.

Classes: Monday - Thursday 6:45-7:25 pm

Location: Instructional Pool, 1205 Callahan Ave. Conroe, TX

Information: 936-522-3930

Nearby, the Woodlands offers two places for adult swim lessons. The first, Sea Sports Swim offers three different skill levels for adult swimmers and private or group lessons. There is a $35 annual registration fee. The beginner's classes focus on primary skills and stroke readiness. The Intermediate focuses on stroke development. For stroke refinement choose the Advanced level. They have an indoor facility and classes run between March and November. Prices run between $130 - 360.

Classes: Contact facility for schedule

Location: 25701 IH 45 North, Woodlands, TX 77380

Information: 281-367-6664

FINS, also known as Fun IN Swimming, has two locations. The first is in the Woodlands, the second is in Spring in the Champions area. They offer a Free Swim evaluation Online to determine your class level and online registration. FINS offers swim lessons for adults in three levels, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. There is a registration fee of $55 for new students and $40 for returning students. FINS has private, semi-private, and group classes available. Prices vary from $60 for a half-hour private lesson up to $440 for group lessons. There is also a printable coupon on their website. Technique improvement lessons are also available.

Classes: Contact facility for schedule

Location: 3703 College Park Dr, the Woodlands, TX 77384 or 7827 Spring Cypress Dr, Spring, TX

Information: 281-379-3467 or info@funinswimming.com

If you want to learn to swim, no matter your age, check out these three places. Remember, there is no time like the present for learning to swim.