Best of Boston

2019 Best Kids' Swimming Lessons

Boston University’s FitRec Swim School

Cold water and newbie swimmers don’t mix. That’s why the pool used for kids’ lessons at FitRec Swim School is heated to a toasty 84 to 85 degrees, making it the perfect place for youngsters to learn how to make a splash with the help of Red Cross–certified instructors.

915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-356-7946, bu.edu/fitrec/aquatics