We’re taking action to ensure a safer environment for families and staff that goes beyond the traditional safety standards you would expect at our schools and in our well maintained pools.
Upon opening, our Safety Standards will include staff health screenings, social distancing throughout the building, heightened and repetitious cleaning/disinfection and more. Preparation and planning from state and health department guidelines create safer environments for our families and employees. Please read our full Safety First plan below.
School Information
Mon: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tues: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thur: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri: Closed
Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
14880 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
Front desk: 636-317-3677
Foss Swim School: The science of swimming and the art of learning.
Jon and Susan Foss founded Foss Swim School in 1993 to teach swimming as child enrichment – a foundation for a lifetime of fun, safety, and physical, social, and mental benefits.
Laughter is at the heart of our unique curriculum, and graduation reflects confidence and mastery.
Learning to swim is about more than techniques. It’s also about learning to love water. For kids, so they are excited to learn swimming. For parents, who will see their confidence rise around water. We’re excited to bring our proven approach, used to teach hundreds of thousands of swimmers since 1993, to you.
Unique curriculum
- Small classes with kids of similar age and ability, with consistent teachers
- Focus on fun to make learning enjoyable and faster
- Swim skills broken into clear, bite-size lessons that build on each other
- Progression towards graduation as a strong swimmer – not just passing levels
Exceptional teachers and staff
- Selected for their ability to connect with students
- Trained to teach the FOSS way with regular refresher courses
- Everyone at the school teaches or is trained in the entire program
- We’re parents too — we work with you to make swim school fit your life
Designed for learning
- Purpose-built indoor pool with top-quality filtration and adjustable configurations
- Warm 91-degree water — because comfort makes it easier to learn
- Private changing areas and showers
- Comfortable viewing area for the rest of the family
Office Manager
Marissa S.
Site Director
Liz C.
Meet Brody
Like other FOSS students Brody loves swimming! Follow him as he experiences his lesson at FOSS.
Our program: Swim Path®
Our Swim Path® program ingrains water safety instincts and muscle memory that your child will use immediately, and for life. “Find the wall” and “flip to breathe” are more than skills for the pool. They are skills for a lifetime of loving water.
Sibling pricing – have multiple swimmers in your immediate family?
Enjoy a reduced per lesson rate for multiple children.**
- 3:1 student/teacher ratio in beginner levels in our Learn-to-Swim progression
- Tuition may be paid in full or via three installment payments. Installment payments are only available on once-a-week classes.
- Swim when it makes sense for your family and your schedule. Sessions offered by quarter, not on-going.
- Semi-private and private classes available. $40/class for semi-private and $75/class for private. Please contact your school for more info and availability.
*Pricing based on program – Backfloat Baby, Learn-to-Swim, Swim Stronger, Swim Faster. Log in/create your Family Account to view pricing for your swimmer’s class.
**Siblings will need to be swimming in the same Quarter and enrollment requested at the same time for discount to be applied
Sign in to view class schedules, make your request and to start developing skills for a lifetime of confidence.
Getting started on your Swim Path®
Begin or continue your swimmer’s journey on the Swim Path® at your local Foss Swim School. There are many ways to swim with us – find the one that fits your family.
Find your Swim Path®
Use our Swim Path® tool to determine the best first class for your swimmer.
Family Fun Swims, Fun Meets and Skill Clinics
More ways to swim and practice skills outside of lessons.
Schedule a
Preview Lesson
Set up a time to experience FOSS for yourself. Meet a teacher, experience a class, and get a personalized recommendation.
