Goldfish Swim School - Waugh Chapel

Goldfish Swim School - Waugh Chapel Teaching kids how to swim is our passion! Goldfish is much more than a swim school. You feel it the moment you walk in. Something different. Something unexpected.

Goldfish Swim School – Waugh Chapel is a state-of-the art swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as young as 4 months old. It’s more than vibrant colors chosen to inspire kids. More than a curriculum crafted to not only teach kids to swim but also to build their character through guided play. More than a shiver-free pool heated to 90 degrees. There’s something more. Something beyond typical. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives by teaching kids to swim and be safer in and around the water. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. In a class size of no more than 4 children to 1 swim instructor, children master the skills they need to be safer and confident in the water. Beginning as early as 4 months, children progress through a series of perpetual swimming lessons, graduating to higher levels of difficulty as swimming skills are mastered. Goldfish also offers special events like parties, Family Swim, accelerated Jump Start Clinics and our Goldfish Swim Force Team, catered to swimmers who have completed the Goldfish Pro Level. Goldfish Swim School – Waugh Chapel is proud to help teach the children of the great community of Gambrills, Maryland how to swim and be safer in the water. We encourage you to stop by for a tour of our facilities. We guarantee you’ll love it at Goldfish! To learn more, please visit www.goldfishswimschool.com.

Our third Star Student is Little Miss Polly from Pro 2! Don't let the size fool you,  she is on her brother's heels when...
09/19/2026

Our third Star Student is Little Miss Polly from Pro 2! Don't let the size fool you, she is on her brother's heels when it comes to swim progress! She's a couple of stars away from joining Swim Force thus making her our YOUNGEST member of the team!

YOU GO LITTLE MISS POLLY

The goal has never been to create the fastest swimmer in the pool.It's to help children believe they can do hard things....
09/17/2026

The goal has never been to create the fastest swimmer in the pool.

It's to help children believe they can do hard things. 💫

Because that confidence doesn't stay in the water.

It follows them into classrooms.
Onto playgrounds.
Into new friendships.
And through every new challenge they take on.

That's why every splash matters. 🐠

There's no single tool that keeps children safer around the water.Water safety is built in layers.✔️ Active adult superv...
09/15/2026

There's no single tool that keeps children safer around the water.

Water safety is built in layers.

✔️ Active adult supervision
✔️ Swim lessons
✔️ Barriers and pool fences
✔️ Learning CPR
✔️ Making water safety part of everyday conversations

During Baby Safety Month, it's a reminder that even the smallest swimmers deserve every layer of protection we can give them. 🧡

09/14/2026

👑✨ Princesses, make waves! 🧜‍♀️💦

We asked our swim instructors the most important question of the month… Who’s YOUR favorite princess?! 👑💕

From fearless adventurers to kind-hearted dreamers, there’s a princess for everyone! 🩷

Now it’s YOUR turn! 👇
Tell us your favorite princess in the comments! 👑✨

🏴‍☠️👑 We’re celebrating Pirates & Princesses all month long at Goldfish Swim School!

Our next Star Student is Harvey representing Swim Force! Speaking of Harvey is a FORCE in the water! This might swimmer ...
09/12/2026

Our next Star Student is Harvey representing Swim Force! Speaking of Harvey is a FORCE in the water! This might swimmer can swim laps for DAYS! He has even broken records on another swim team for his age group! We're extremely proud of his progress and can't wait to see what else comes along!

YOU GO HARVEY!

Growth happens quietly.Sometimes the biggest moments don't feel big at all. It’s funny because when it comes to kids, it...
09/12/2026

Growth happens quietly.
Sometimes the biggest moments don't feel big at all. It’s funny because when it comes to kids, it seems like the one thing that’s impossible to ignore is how quickly they grow. The adorable baby onesies that are outgrown far too quickly, the increasing pencil marks on the doorframe. And yet, when it comes to swim lessons, sometimes the biggest growth moments aren’t the most obvious.

It's putting their face in the water without being asked.
Walking into class with a smile instead of hesitation.
Looking back at you from the pool with a proud grin that says, "Did you see that?" 🥹

Confidence rarely arrives all at once.

It grows through small moments that are easy to miss, but impossible to forget.
And we think those moments deserve to be celebrated. ☺️

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they’re thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want thei...
09/09/2026

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they’re thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want their baby to learn. And of course, these lessons provide that, but here’s the thing…

Mini Lessons are so much more.
They're one-on-one bonding time.
A chance to build confidence together.
A weekly routine your little one looks forward to.
An unexpected emotional reset for you.
And the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the water.

Some of the biggest milestones start with the smallest splashes. ✨🧡

Long weekends have a way of reminding us what matters most.Family time.Belly laughs.Pool days.Making memories.However yo...
09/07/2026

Long weekends have a way of reminding us what matters most.

Family time.
Belly laughs.
Pool days.
Making memories.

However you're spending Labor Day, we hope it's filled with moments that make everyone smile and, if you're around the water, remember that active adult supervision is one of the most important ways to help keep every splash a safe one. 🧡

Wishing your family a fun, relaxing, and safe Labor Day!

Our first Start Students of the month are James And Josie! The most adorable duo you'll ever meet! James is working his ...
09/05/2026

Our first Start Students of the month are James And Josie! The most adorable duo you'll ever meet! James is working his way to Glider 1 meanwhile Josie is knocking on Pro 1's door!

Congrats guys!

"They're too little to swim."We hear that a lot.But here's the thing: Baby Safety Month isn't about expecting babies to ...
09/04/2026

"They're too little to swim."

We hear that a lot.

But here's the thing: Baby Safety Month isn't about expecting babies to become swimmers overnight.

It's about helping families build positive experiences around the water from the very beginning.

Every cuddle in the pool.
Every splash.
Every song.
Every smile.

Those moments help children become more comfortable in the water while giving parents confidence, too.

Water safety starts long before independent swimming, and every little moment counts. 🥰

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989 Waugh Chapel Way
Gambrills, MD
21054

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

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