Welcome to the CA Pool & CNSL Assistant!

Spend less time searching and more time at the pool!

  • Find pools by features and opening hours. A one-of-a-kind way to choose the right pool.
  • Keep schedules organized. Choose a list or calendar view for pool and team plans.
  • Stay current. Pool schedules are updated shortly after CA publishes updates.
  • Set preferences. Choose a favorite pool, team, and other options.
  • Accessible by design. Use clear, keyboard-friendly controls with screen-reader support.
  • Use it your way. Visit the website or install the app. It works offline except for live weather.

Free and private: Free and anonymous. Settings stay on your device. Personal data is not tracked.

Independent community project: This is not an official CA or CNSL web app and is not affiliated with either organization.

CA Pool & CNSL Assistant

Swim Lessons

Find a Swim Lesson Provider

I gathered these local options to make the search a little easier. Please visit each provider's website for current programs, availability, registration details, and fees.

Columbia Association

Program contact: Swim Lesson Program Supervisor

Phone: 410-715-3000

Class Types

  • Parent and child
  • Introductory swim
  • Stroke development
  • Outdoor lessons
  • Swim team preparation
  • Teen lessons
  • Special needs lessons
  • One-on-one lessons
  • Adult lessons

Outdoor Lessons at CA Pools

Compare CA's morning camp format and evening lesson series.

Morning lesson camps

Schedule: 10:00am - 12:00pm; Week by week in five-day sessions, beginning June 22

Evening lesson series

Schedule: Evenings; One day each week for six weeks

Please bring: Sunscreen, Goggles, Towel

Weather: Lessons continue in light rain. CA sends an email and phone call if severe weather requires a cancellation.

View current outdoor classesExplore Personal Swim TrainingReview CA outdoor lesson detailsView lesson information

Year-Round Swimming

Looking for a way to keep swimming beyond seasonal lessons? These year-round team opportunities may be a good next stop.

Recommend a Provider

If you know of another swim school or lesson provider serving the Columbia area, please send me the details. Thank you for helping me make this directory more useful for local families.

A Quick Note

These listings are a starting point, not endorsements or recommendations. Each provider is independent, so please check with them directly about programs, qualifications, availability, and costs. I cannot vouch for a provider's information or services.

Settings

Changes apply automatically, and your choices stay on this device.

Favorites
Schedules
Swim Team Practice Groups

Select the swim team practice groups you are interested in. A published time for a combined age range is shown when it includes a selected group.

Pool schedule view
Pool visits
Weather safety alerts

Weather is checked only from one hour before the first scheduled pool activity until pools close. Checks use a fixed Columbia-area point, not your current location. Visible alerts show when they were last updated. View weather source details.

No weather check has been recorded in this tab yet.

Pool distance

This is off by default. If you turn it on, the Pools page asks your browser for your location only long enough to estimate pool distances. The app does not track, save, or send your location.

Pool tile title

Choose which information appears to the right of each pool title.

Estimated miles when location access is on.

The pool's current Google rating.

Time until public access changes.

Display & Accessibility
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Experimental features may change or provide incomplete information. Please do not rely on them as your only source, and validate all information with your team and official sources.

App Maintenance
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