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AVAC Swim School Voted "Best of the Best" By Bay Area Parent! Teaching people of all ages to swim for over 40 years.

-Small Group Lessons
-Swimmers Grouped by Age and Ability
-Ages 6 months through Adults
-Pool heated to 89 degrees for Optimum Results
-Award Winning Program since 1964
-Spectacular State-of-the-Art Indoor Pool
-Year-Round Swimming Instruction
-Watch Your Child Develope Vital Life Skills

10/20/2026

Are baby swim lessons worth it, or should you wait until next summer? 💦

Starting now can help make the water feel more familiar and help your little one build water safety awareness long before summer arrives.

For little swimmers, progress comes from regular EXPOSURE and REPETITION. Each lesson gives them another chance to build comfort, practice skills, and grow more confident in the water.

And because swimming skills develop over time, CONSISTENCY MATTERS! Long breaks can make those skills feel less familiar when they return.

So, if your little one is already learning, keep swimming. If not, why not start now? Every lesson adds up. 💙

16 years later. 💙 In 2010, when Naythan Cruz was just 6 years old, AVAC swim instructor Robert Traxler taught him how to...
10/16/2026

16 years later. 💙

In 2010, when Naythan Cruz was just 6 years old, AVAC swim instructor Robert Traxler taught him how to swim.

Now, Naythan has joined the AVAC Swim School staff, and the two are teaching side by side.

The student became the teacher, and today he’s helping the next generation of swimmers build the same confidence and skills he once learned here.

A pretty special full-circle moment for our AVAC Swim School. 🏊‍♂️💦

Why does my child love the pool one day and resist it the next? 🤔 Sometimes, it has nothing to do with swimming. Kids ca...
10/12/2026

Why does my child love the pool one day and resist it the next? 🤔

Sometimes, it has nothing to do with swimming.

Kids can be tired, hungry, uncomfortable, or simply having an off day. Even small changes can affect how they feel about getting in the water.

Try to notice what might be going on. Maybe the nap was too short, or they’re going through a growth spurt?

Don’t get discouraged by one tough lesson. Keep the experience as positive as possible by following their cues and pace, and try again next week! 🩵

How often should your child take swim lessons? 🏊‍♀️💦 For younger swimmers, once a week is a great place to start. Consis...
10/09/2026

How often should your child take swim lessons?

🏊‍♀️💦 For younger swimmers, once a week is a great place to start.

Consistent lessons help children build comfort, confidence, and familiarity with the water over time.

➡️ As they become more comfortable, adding another lesson or extra pool time can help reinforce the skills they’re learning.

And if your child loves being in the water, more frequent practice can help them keep building momentum. The key isn’t rushing progress. It’s consistency.

What should you do if your child cries during swim lessons? 👇 It’s normal for new swimmers to feel nervous at first. A f...
10/05/2026

What should you do if your child cries during swim lessons? 👇

It’s normal for new swimmers to feel nervous at first.
A few things can help:

💦 Keep water exposure consistent with baths, showers, and pool time.
🫧 Start small with blowing bubbles, splashing, and kicking.
🎶 Make it fun with toys, songs and games.
🩵 Stay calm and reassuring so they can follow your lead.

Most importantly, keep showing up. A tough lesson doesn’t mean they’re not making progress. Comfort in the water takes time, and consistency helps build confidence.

A pumpkin patch your kids can actually swim through? Yep. 🎃💦Join us for AVAC’s Floating Pumpkin Patch, where kids can sp...
09/30/2026

A pumpkin patch your kids can actually swim through? Yep. 🎃💦

Join us for AVAC’s Floating Pumpkin Patch, where kids can splash, pick their favorite pumpkin, and bring one home.

Bring your swimsuit, towel, and camera for a fun fall activity the whole family can enjoy.

📅 October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25
🕓 4:20–5:00 PM
💲 First enrollment: $40 | Second enrollment: $25
👤 One adult included with each enrollment

Open to all AVAC families. RSVP required.

Call 408-267-4032 or register online.

👶 Babies have a water reflex you might not know about.When an infant’s face touches water, the body can trigger a natura...
09/29/2026

👶 Babies have a water reflex you might not know about.

When an infant’s face touches water, the body can trigger a natural diving response that includes briefly holding their breath and slowing their heart rate. It’s one reason babies can be introduced to water in a calm, controlled setting with a trained instructor.

But the diving reflex is only the beginning.

Baby swim classes help little ones get comfortable in the water, practice skills like floating and breath control, and begin building lifesaving skills they can carry with them as they grow. They also give parents a safer, more confident way to introduce their babies to the water from an early age.

So if the idea of putting your baby’s face in the water makes you nervous, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why guided, age-appropriate lessons can be so helpful.

Explore baby swim classes at AVAC through the link in our bio. 💙

The skills children build in swim lessons can stay with them for life. 💙🏊At AVAC Swim School, every lesson helps your ch...
09/25/2026

The skills children build in swim lessons can stay with them for life. 💙🏊

At AVAC Swim School, every lesson helps your child develop more than swimming technique. They’re also learning to:

💧 Feel safe and confident in the water
💪 Keep trying when a new skill feels challenging
👂 Listen, follow directions, and trust their instructor
⭐ Celebrate progress at their own pace

From their first bubbles to independent swimming, each stage builds skills they can carry into family pool days, vacations, water sports, and adulthood.

How to keep your child’s swim lessons going year-round? We’ve got you covered! At AVAC Swim School, children can continu...
09/22/2026

How to keep your child’s swim lessons going year-round? We’ve got you covered! At AVAC Swim School, children can continue swimming in every season thanks to our covered, climate-controlled pool.

Here’s why year-round lessons matter:
- Retain the skills built over the summer
- Continue making steady progress
- Build confidence and comfort in the water
- Strengthen essential water-safety skills
- Avoid having to relearn skills after a long break

Make swimming part of your family’s fall routine—and keep building skills that last a lifetime! 🏊💙

🍂 Summer may be ending, but swim lessons don’t have to! 🏊‍♀️With AVAC’s covered, climate-controlled pool, your child can...
09/18/2026

🍂 Summer may be ending, but swim lessons don’t have to! 🏊‍♀️

With AVAC’s covered, climate-controlled pool, your child can swim comfortably, no matter the season.

Here are three great reasons to keep swimming throughout the fall:

1️⃣ Swimming is a year-round safety skill.

Water safety matters in every season. Swimming lessons help children build practical skills and feel more prepared around water all year long.

2️⃣ Consistency helps skills stick.

Taking a long break can make skills feel less familiar. Regular lessons help kids maintain their progress and continue moving forward.

3️⃣ Confidence grows with practice.

The more time children spend in the water, the more comfortable and confident they can become.

📌 SAVE this as your reminder to keep or start swimming this fall!

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5400 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA
95124

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 5am - 8pm
Wednesday 5am - 8pm
Thursday 5am - 8pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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+14082674032

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