Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center

Swim Lessons

We aim to build on existing skill levels for all ages and develop new ones for efficient techniques. Our classes are tailored to the skill of the student, whether the student is an infant, child, teen or adult.

Not sure where you fit in?

You can schedule a skill screening with one of our professionals for only $4

Learn to Swim Program

Learning to swim is important. In the U.S., drowning is the second leading cause of injury/death of infants and children under 15.
Our swim program follows American Red Cross guidelines, and all teachers are certified Water Safety Instructors. Classes are offered year round for infants (6 months) through adults. Swim Level Screening - Assessment of swimming abilities for classes, high school sports, etc. (By appointment only. Fee: $4)

Adapted Aquatics (all ages)

Adapted Aquatics program offers individualized swimming instruction for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. For more information or to schedule lessons please call the center at (703) 792-8620.

Note: Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center is not accepting additional private swim lesson requests at this time due to a full program with a full wait list.
Improve specific techniques, gain overall confidence or focus on advanced skills with our one-on-one or semi-private (two people) classes.

Child & Parent (ages 6 months to 3 years old)

Parents are taught to safely work with their child in the water, how to encourage the child to participate fully and try the skills. (children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers.) Learn More/Register

Preschool 1, Preschool 1-3, Preschool 2-3 (ages 3-5 years old)

Orient children to the aquatic environment and gain basic aquatic skills – blowing bubbles, front and back floats with support and more. Builds upon skills learned in previous class in a step-by-step progression. Learn More/Register

Level 1-2 (ages 5-12 years old)

Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. Elementary aquatic skills are taught. Gives participants success with fundamental skills. Learn More/Register

Level 3 (ages 5-12 years old)

Builds on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deep water. Front crawl, elementary backstroke. Flutter, scissors, dolphin and breaststroke kicks. Build on fundamentals of treading water. Learn More/Register

Level 4 (ages 5-12 years old)

Develops confidence in strokes learned in previous levels, builds upon kicks learned and introduces back/breast strokes. Skills are done on a 25 yard deep water lane. Learn More/Register

Level 5 (ages 5-12 years old)

Coordinate & refine all swimming strokes, swim longer distances. Learn flip turns and tread water for 5 minutes. Learn More/Register

Level 6 (ages 5-12 years old)

Refine strokes so students swim with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.

Teen/Adult Beginner (ages 13+)

Help participants gain basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes. Learn skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around the water. Learn More/Register

Teen/Adult Intermediate (ages 13+)

Continue to improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills, learn skills such as treading, surface dives and rotary breathing in deep water.

Teen/Adult Advanced (ages 13+)

Continue to improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills, learn skills such as treading, surface dives and rotary breathing in deep water.

Private Swim Lessons

Note: Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center is not accepting additional private swim lesson requests at this time due to a full program with a full wait list.
Improve specific techniques, gain overall confidence or focus on advanced skills with our one-on-one or semi-private (two people) classes.

Water Aerobics Classes

The buoyancy of the water eases strain on joints and muscles while creating resistance to improve strength. Swimming skills are not required.

Family Swim