A safety-led swim school where every child moves up a clear journey at their own pace, with instructors who treat water safety as the first lesson, not the last.
Each child receives a color-coordinated wristband that designates their level, so they always know where they are and what comes next.
Gail Harris founded The Pod to do swim lessons differently: small ratios, warm water, and a curriculum that starts with getting safe and never stops building. Our four-lane, 25-yard indoor pool and two teaching pools mean lessons run all year, rain or shine.
Taught my 3 kids to swim since 7 months old. They always work around your schedule to find classes that work for you. We loved our experience here. My kids still ask to go back!
The Pod has taught all three of my children how to swim. Their private lessons are truly 1:1, with far fewer kids in the pool than other companies, allowing for more efficient, effective lessons. The staff are flexible and always willing to accommodate your schedule. My 5 year old is a phenomenal swimmer. I cannot recommend The Pod enough.
We absolutely love this place and have been taking our kids here for years. Ms Julie has been an angel, patient and so calm with my son. She realized he was a better fit for private lessons, and switching back was a game changer. He is only two and is extremely confident in the pool, which gives us parents peace of mind. All the instructors are awesome!
Infant Aquatics® Basic Training starts at 6 months. Children aged 6 to 18 months learn to jump into the water and roll onto their backs to breathe and float while waiting for help. Students over 18 months who are developmentally ready go on to roll back over and kick to safety.
It differs for every child, based on development, temperament and comfort in the water. Fearful students, and those with learning differences or separation anxiety, may take longer, while children with positive previous aquatic experience may take less. For most children the program takes weeks, not years.
Yes. Our pools are indoor and heated, so lessons run all year rather than stopping for winter. We are open Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM, and closed Sunday.
Infant Aquatics® and Youth Learn to Swim are 1:1 lessons. Otters, Puffins and Penguins group lessons are 5:1 over 30 minutes. Aquatic Foundations (Sea Lions and Dolphins) is 5:1 over 30 minutes. Pre-Team (Orca and Sport) is 8:1 over one hour.
Yes. Our Special Needs program is taught by highly trained professionals and tailored to each student’s individual physical and learning needs. Our instructors have been trained by experts who specialize in Adaptive Swim Instruction, so we can communicate effectively with students on the spectrum in a calm, patient and reassuring environment.
The Pod Aquatics is at 26447 Hanna Road, Oak Ridge North, TX 77385. We serve families across The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Oak Ridge North and the wider Montgomery County area. Call 281-719-0816 if you do not see your city listed.
Complete the registration form on our contact page and we will reach out to place your swimmer at the right level of The Journey. Every swimmer receives a color-coordinated wristband showing their level, so a child always knows what level they are and what comes next. You can also call 281-719-0816 or email swim@podaquatics.com.
Book a lesson or come tour the facility. We'll help you find the right starting point on the Journey.