Private 1-on-1 lessons at our Clifton pool, by the single lesson or in a discounted pack. Your first lesson is free for new families.
Pay once, schedule lessons whenever you like. The bigger the pack, the less each lesson costs.
Save up to $168Schedule any timeClifton pool only
Every pack includes the same one-on-one lessons as singles, plus SafeStroke Levels.
$408 once. 12 lessons at $34 each. Save $72 vs single rate.
Book the 12-Lesson PackEvery pack works the same way. The only decision is how many lessons you want at the discounted rate.
Packs can be shared between siblings in the same family. Pick which of your kids each lesson is for when you schedule.
Seven named levels from first splash to all four strokes. Your instructor evaluates every 4 lessons and checks off each skill as your child earns it.
Level 1: Splasher
Comfortable in the water, comfortable with us
Level 2: Bubbler
Face in the water, body flat on the surface
Level 3: Floater
Floats front and back with nobody holding them
Level 4: Glider
Swims across the pool on a single breath
Level 5: BreatherWATER SAFE
Swims, lifts head to breathe, keeps going
Level 6: Freestyler
Real freestyle with side breathing, plus backstroke
Level 7: Stroker
All four strokes, turns, hundred-yard endurance
Evaluated every 4 lessons. Your instructor runs the level sheet and checks off each skill your child does on their own.
Earned on two different days. A skill counts once it's done to standard on two different days, so one good day never inflates the sheet.
Always in your account. See the level they're working on, what's checked off, and what comes next.
Level sheets come with every 6, 12 and 24-lesson pack. Booked a single lesson? You can add a pack any time.
One-on-one instruction built around your swimmer
$40per 30 minutes
Fully tailored to the individual, whether your swimmer is just getting comfortable in the water or refining competitive technique. Each lesson is structured around their specific goals.
Fall hours
No memberships. No contracts. No annual fees.
Group swim schools in the Clifton area price by the month, so the real cost of a class hides in the fine print. Here it is, side by side.
Price for a 30-minute class
Typically $35 to $50
Swimmers per class
Usually 4 to 8
Individual coach time
A few minutes per child
Annual membership fee
Often $35 to $75 per swimmer
Commitment
Monthly subscription
First lesson
Paid
Group figures reflect typical published rates at North Jersey group swim schools as of August 2026, where monthly tuition plus an annual membership fee is the standard pricing model.
Yes. Tap Claim Your FREE Lesson and the discount is applied automatically, no code needed. No commitments, no payment info, 100% free. It's how we make sure SafeStroke is the right fit for your swimmer. (The free first lesson applies to single lessons only, not packs.)
Pick a 6, 12, or 24-pack and pay once. You'll set up an account, then schedule each lesson whenever it works for you. Schedule a few now, sign in any time to book the rest. Lessons can be used any time during the season.
Yes, as long as they're in the same family. When you schedule a lesson you pick which of your swimmers it's for, so one pack can cover both kids and you get the bigger pack's per-lesson price. Packs can't be split with another family.
Every pack includes SafeStroke Levels, our seven-level ladder from Splasher to Stroker. Your instructor evaluates every 4 lessons and checks off each skill your child does on their own, and you can see the whole ladder any time in your account. Level sheets come with lesson packs, so a single lesson doesn't start one.
No. Unlike most group swim schools, SafeStroke has no memberships, no contracts, and no annual fees. You pay for the lessons you book and nothing else.
At most group swim schools, a 30-minute class works out to $35 to $50 once you break down the monthly rate, and that time is shared by several swimmers. A private lesson costs about the same and every minute goes to your child, so most swimmers progress noticeably faster.
All lessons are held at our Clifton pool at 199 Scoles Avenue, Clifton, NJ.
Every confirmation email includes a link to reschedule or cancel online, up to 12 hours before the lesson. Within 12 hours of the start time the schedule is locked, so lessons can't be moved or canceled. Canceled lessons are not refunded, even with more than 12 hours notice (a canceled pack lesson returns the credit to your pack), so if a time stops working, reschedule instead: it's always free with 12 hours notice. Questions? Reach us at 973-820-1153 or contact@safestrokeswim.com.
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Text or email us and we'll point you in the right direction based on your swimmer's age and goals.
