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Aqua-Tots Swim Lessons in Toms River, NJ: 50% off your first month

Location
1358 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Hours of Operation
Monday
8:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 1:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 1:30pm

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.
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Group Lessons

4:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$38/LESSON*
billed at $164.67/mo

Semi- Private Lessons

2:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$73/LESSON*
billed at $316.33/mo

Private Lessons

1:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$108/LESSON*
billed at $468/mo
Annual Registration Fee: $35/ Child or $50/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.

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Why Choose Aqua-Tots Toms River
At Aqua-Tots Toms River, kids ages four months–12 years gain real water safety skills in our warm, 90° indoor pool. Serving Toms River, Brick, Point Pleasant, Lakewood, Manchester, Beachwood, and nearby Shore communities, we are located in Hooper Commons on Hooper Ave and Route 37 near the Garden State Parkway. Our state-of-the-art facility and passionate team make swim lessons effective and fun. Since opening in February 2024, we’ve proudly helped families build confidence in and around the water.
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Small Class Sizes
With a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, Aqua-Tots Toms River offers small class sizes for individualized attention. This supportive, focused environment helps children in the Toms River area feel comfortable, progress steadily, and build confidence in the water at their own pace.
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Comfort and Convenience, Every Lesson
Toms River 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.
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Trusted Globally, Loved Locally
Our curriculum is trusted worldwide, but our commitment is to Toms River. We engage in continual training to stay updated on the latest water safety innovations while staying rooted in our community. We're your neighbor, dedicated to making Toms River families safer in and near water.
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Meet Our Toms River Team
At Aqua-Tots Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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.

Ruddy and Stephanie

Franchise Owners
Ruddy and Stephanie's Aqua-Tots journey began in Parent & Tot classes in 2021. Today, the proud owners are bringing world-renowned curriculum to Toms River, where children can learn an essential life-skill, build confidence and have fun. When not in the pool, they spend time on adventures with their four children, hosting family gatherings, playing at the beach and exploring new trails.

Kristin

Aquatic Manager
Kristen has dedicated her entire career to the water, serving in past roles as a lifeguard, swim instructor and certified pool operator. She is passionate about promoting water safety, teaching children to swim and inspiring confidence in young students. She is a proud Brick native and Brick High School graduate who enjoys surfing, hiking and spending quality time with friends and family.

Danella

Assistant Aquatic Manager
Danella has grown up around water and understands the lifesaving importance of teaching kids how to swim. She is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies from Kean University’s Ocean County campus. She loves her four cats and always looks forward to brightening people's day with her positive attitude and commitment to safety. Fun fact about Danella, she was Aqua-Tots Toms River’s FIRST employee!

Anevay

Assistant Aquatic Manager
A proud Ocean County native and Central Regional High School graduate, Anevay brings enthusiasm and expertise to her role. A superstar at Aqua-Tots, Anevay has a true passion for all things aquatics and shines brightest when teaching students. Her energy, dedication, and love for helping others learn to swim make her an invaluable member of our team.

Local Happenings at Aqua-Tots Toms River

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S.N.A.P. Program: Adaptive Swim Lessons in Toms River

Aqua-Tots Toms River 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. 

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Community Safety Partnerships

Aqua-Tots is committed to increasing water safety awareness. We partner with the Goddard School Bey Lea summer camp to provide an 8-week swim lesson program. Together, we help families raise safer, more confident kids in Toms River. 

Community Partnerships

We believe in the importance of giving back to our community. To help families in the area, we partner with Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean The People's Pantry’s semi-annual food drive and CASA of Ocean County’s annual toy drive.

Family-Friendly Attractions near Aqua-Tots Toms River

We are conveniently located near Go Playland in Ocean County Mall. After lessons you can grab a meal or shop for clothes, making it easy to incorporate swim lessons into your daily routine. Family friendly destinations nearby include Castle Park, Cattus Island Park, Ortley and Seaside beaches, Insectropolis, Ocean County Library, Slimelight, or Climb Zone. Perfect places to celebrate a recent swim achievement!

Aqua-Tots Events

At Aqua-Tots Toms River, we’re more than a swim school; we’re a community! We host water safety demonstrations, Spring Splash Bash, Water Safety Week in May, Customer Appreciation Week, Employee Appreciation Week, Swim Meet of Champions for Levels 3-8 students, Trunk or Treat and have a float in the Toms River Halloween parade. We also host coloring competitions and giveaways throughout the year.

Local Events

As your neighborhood swim school, we love to be involved in our community. We host birthday parties, Family Swims, weekly Open Swims for homeschoolers, pop culture themed events, Mom's Groups Swim Meet Ups, Holiday Photos with Ollie, pop-up community vendors tables, and Ladies Craft Night.

Heroes Discount

We are so thankful for our local heroes and all they do to serve the Toms River community. We believe in giving back to those who sacrifice so much for our health and safety. To express our gratitude, we offer a 10% discount for active military and first responders.