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Group Swim Classes

Ages 6 months–adult

Small groups. Big confidence in the water.

Play-based swim lessons that meet your child at their level—building water safety,  skills, and the confidence to keep going.

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Frequency

Weekly sessions

Group Size

Group of 4 or 6 

Class Length

60 min

(30 min for baby)

Location

XCEL Pool,

125 Marshall st. Hoboken

Is this you ?

You want progress—but not pressure.

Your child may be brand new to the water, nervous after earlier lessons, or ready for a stronger stroke. Wherever they are, the right group should feel safe enough to try and structured enough to grow.

Your child is hesitant around the water

 

You want patience, reassurance, and a first experience that feels positive.

You want real water-safety skills

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Floating, breathing, getting to safety, and confident independent movement matter.

Previous lessons haven’t produced lasting progress

 

You want instruction that adapts instead of repeating the same approach.

Your swimmer is ready for more

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They need better technique, breathing, strength, endurance, or competitive skills.

What your child practices

Skills that move with them — from first splash to strong stroke.

water comfort and safety

Water comfort & safety

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Floating & body position

Breathing & underwater movement

Freestyle & backstroke

Strength & endurance

Choose the right starting point

There’s a level for now—and room to grow.

Levels are based on age, comfort, and current skills.

If you’re unsure, contact us and we’ll help place your child.

6-36 months

Parent & Me

6 swimmers · 30 minutes

Build comfort together through splashing, submerging, back floating, rolling, breathing, and short supported distances.

Ages 6+

Beginner Level 2.

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

For swimmers who can jump in and swim 15 feet—half the pool—in freestyle with side breathing and backstroke, without a kickboard and with some instructor support.

Ages 3–5

Never Ever

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

A warm first step into independent swimming: water safety, front and back floats, bubbles, underwater movement, and confident jumps.

Ages 5-7

Intermediate

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

For swimmer who can connect breathing with freestyle and backstroke, swimming up to 15 feet without stopping above and below the water.

Ages 5–6

Beginner Level 1.

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

For swimmers who are comfortable on their belly and back in the water, but still use a kickboard for support. They will jump in, though they may still want to hold an instructor’s hand.

Ages 6+

Advanced 

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

Refine freestyle and backstroke breathing while building the strength, endurance, and confidence to swim independently.

Prerequisites apply
Compass Compete

4 swimmers · 60 minutes

For swimmers ready to develop speed, stamina, endurance, and the foundations of competitive swimming. Learn about the prerequisites here

How we teach

Supportive, structured, and genuinely fun.

Every activity has a purpose. Our coaches combine guided play with direct instruction so children can relax, understand the skill, and practice it with growing independence.

Small groups

 

Four or six swimmers (based on class level) grouped thoughtfully by level.

Play with purpose

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Fun lowers stress while building coordination, strength, and technique.

Getting started is simple

Three steps to the right group.

STEP 1

Find the closest level

Use the guide above to identify your child’s current comfort and skills.

STEP 2

Check availability

Choose an open session—or contact us if you’re uncertain about placement.

STEP 3

Watch confidence grow

Weekly practice turns small milestones into lasting water skills.

Parent Voices

Our daughter loved the toddler swim school. Jordana and her staff were fantastic! By the end she was very comfortable in the water, which was exactly our goal with an 18 mo old.

Manuel G.

Instructors are great! Anthony has been wonderful with my son.

Jared P.

We’ve been so thrilled with the progress our six year old has made with all of the instructors at Compass! Our daughter is regularly seeing Nicole, who makes it lots of fun, while challenging her! We’ve had make ups with all the other instructors who are fabulous too! Scheduling and communication is easy!

Tracy N.

With COMPASS he was in the pool for the full session, was happier and learned to swim more in the first few sessions than in months with another program. Highly recommend.

Compass parent

Ready to begin?

Find the right next step in the water.

Tell us your child’s age, water experience, and current comfort level.

We’ll help you choose a group that fits.

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