Year-round indoor heated pools · Oak Ridge North, TX · Serving The Woodlands, Spring & Conroe
Indoor heated swim school · Experienced Instructors · Est. for life

Teaching a lifelong love of safe swimming.

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.

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Heated indoor pools
Comfortable, year-round water
1:1
Small ratios
Real attention every lesson
Safety-led curriculum
Water safety comes first
A lifelong path
First splash to competitive
Programs

A program for every age and every goal in the water.

Infant Aquatics®
Infant Aquatics® 6 mo–4 yr

The initial training in water survival: jumping in, rolling to a back float to breathe, and kicking to safety.

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Youth Swimming
Youth Swimming Ages 4+

Private and group lessons that introduce stroke fundamentals and build the strength and confidence of every swimmer.

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Youth Competitive
Youth Competitive Ages 7+

Pre-team classes developing the four competitive strokes, technique, efficiency and speed.

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Adult Swimming
Adult Swimming Adults

Adult learn-to-swim, coached training, water aerobics and water tai chi, from starting out to refining performance.

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Swim Team
Swim Team Ages 7+

Year-round competitive training at two levels, Sport I and Sport II, with up to five days a week at no extra charge.

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Special Needs Program
Special Needs Program All ages

Adaptive one-on-one water safety and survival instruction, tailored to each swimmer’s physical and learning needs.

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The Journey

Ten levels. Three milestones. One clear path from water-safe to competitive.

Each child receives a color-coordinated wristband that designates their level, so they always know where they are and what comes next.

Gail Harris at the pool
Meet Gail

Built by a swimmer who believes safety is a lifelong skill.

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.

4
lanes · 25-yard pool
3
pools, all heated
Year
round
This is the moment

The moment it all clicks.

Families

Parents trust us with the most important lesson of all.

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!

Kristine
Parent of an infant

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.

Mandy
Parent of three

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!

Leodalin
Parent of two
Common questions

Swim lessons in The Woodlands, Spring and Conroe

What age can my baby start swim lessons?

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.

How long does it take for my child to become water safe?

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.

Do you teach swim lessons year round?

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.

What are your class sizes and ratios?

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.

Do you offer swim lessons for children with autism or special needs?

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.

Where are you located and what areas do you serve?

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.

How do I get started?

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.

Ready for the first splash?

Book a lesson or come tour the facility. We'll help you find the right starting point on the Journey.