Aqua-Tots Swim Lessons in Berkley, MI
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Location
2485 Coolidge Hwy A
Berkley, MI 48072
Hours of Operation
Monday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 1:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 2:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 3:30pm
Swim Pricing & Perks
Flexible Scheduling & Make-up Lessons
Evening & Weekend Availability
Progress Tracking on the Aqua-Tots App
Sibling Discounts
Our 30-minute swim lessons are geared for swimmers 4 months to 12 years old.
Annual Registration Fee: $30/Child or $60/Family
*Price per lesson reflects monthly tuition averaged over 52 weeks (based on one visit per week).
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Frequently
Asked Questions
We begin teaching children to swim as young as four months old, but if your child is older than that, go ahead and start now—there’s always time to learn! The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is designed to teach children of all ages and abilities how to become safe and confident swimmers for life.
Swim lessons at Aqua-Tots last 30 minutes. We’ve found this to be the ideal length of time that young children can focus while still having fun.
Our small group swim lessons at Aqua-Tots have a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. This ensures a safe and social environment for your child to learn to swim.
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Why Choose Aqua-Tots Berkley
Aqua-Tots Berkley serves families across Royal Oak, Troy, Birmingham, and Metro Detroit. Located at Catalpa and Coolidge Highway, across from Berkley High School and near the Detroit Zoo, we offer year-round lessons in a 90° indoor pool. With small classes, flexible 7-day scheduling, and expert instructors, kids build water safety, confidence, and lifelong swim skills in a welcoming environment.
Comfort and Convenience Every Lesson
Berkley families can choose from a variety of class times, track progress, and request make-up lessons through the Aqua-Tots app. Parents can relax in our comfortable lobby with a pool viewing area and free Wi-Fi while their child builds essential water safety skills.
Small Class Sizes, Big Confidence
With a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, Aqua-Tots Berkley offers small class sizes for individualized attention. This supportive, focused environment helps children in the Berkley area feel comfortable, progress steadily, and build confidence in the water at their own pace.
Lessons for All Ages and Abilities
Aqua-Tots Berkley offers swim lessons for every stage, from infants as young as four months who are beginning water exploration to school-age swimmers building advanced skills. Our proven curriculum uses milestones so children progress with confidence while learning essential water safety skills.
Meet Our Berkley Team
At Aqua-Tots Berkley, our team is our family, and we're excited to introduce them to you. Our amazing managers and friendly front desk staff are here to assist your family and show you what the Aqua-Tots experience is all about. Whether you have questions about our program, need help scheduling lessons and make-up lessons or just want to say hi, our team is ready to serve you. At Aqua-Tots Berkley, our certified instructors are excited to welcome your child into the pool. With 40+ hours of in-classroom and in-water training, they are well-equipped to teach your child everything they need to know to become a safe and confident swimmer for life. The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is used all over the world to teach more than five million swim lessons every year.
Local Happenings at Aqua-Tots Berkley
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S.N.A.P. Program: Adaptive Swim Lessons in Berkley
Aqua-Tots Berkley offers S.N.A.P. (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, deafness, or blindness. One-on-one instruction with tailored goals in a safe environment helps every child build confidence and water safety skills.
An Award-Winning Brand
We are proud to be recognized as an industry leader in swim instruction. Aqua-Tots has been named Entrepreneur's Top 10 Children's Franchises for 2025 and Franchise Business Review's Top Franchises. Our commitment to excellence spans over 30 years. We teach more than five million swim lessons every year worldwide.
Local Events
Berkley and the nearby communities host a wide variety of family-friendly events throughout the year, including local holiday parades and tree-lighting festivals, Farmers Markets, the Berkley Art Bash, Woodward Dream Cruise, SummerFest, Outdoor Movie Nights, Berkley Cruise Fest, and Halloween Trunk-or-Treats with local businesses.
Aqua-Tots Events
At Aqua-Tots Berkley, we’re more than a swim school; we’re a community! We host an Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Swim with Santa, and quarterly Swim Meets, where kids can show off their incredible swim skills and celebrate their progress. These events offer fun, family-friendly activities and a place for little swimmers and parents to make new friends!
Family-Friendly Attractions near Aqua-Tots Berkley
Our Berkley location is conveniently surrounded by family-friendly dining, shopping, and activities, including the Detroit Zoo, Somerset Mall, Memorial and Quickstad Parks, Starr Jaycee and Meininger Parks, and Red Oaks Nature Center.
Community Safety Partnerships
We partner with Every Child a Swimmer to provide swim scholarships for families who might not otherwise have access to lessons. In addition, through partnerships with Friendship Circle, Alcott Elementary, Berkley Building Blocks, and the Metro Parks of Detroit, we are able to offer swim instruction to underserved families and children with special needs.
Community Partnerships
We attend as many local events as possible, including those hosted by the Berkley school districts. We regularly donate swim lessons for local school auctions and events. Partnering with our local schools is something we feel very passionate about and honored to do.
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