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Swim Lessons
· Charlottesville, VA
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acac Fitness & Wellness Downtown is a comprehensive urban fitness facility in Charlottesville offering swim lessons through their Dolphin Swim School program (ages 3+) and Dolphin Babies classes (6 months-3 years), alongside an extensive aquatic center with lap pools, warm-water activity pools, and heated whirlpools. Beyond swimming, the club features 150+ weekly group fitness classes, personal training, functional training, cycle studio, squash courts, and a rooftop infinity pool, creating a full-service wellness community focused on building lasting fitness habits.
Best for: Young children and families seeking structured swim lessons, parents with infants wanting water safety introduction, competitive young swimmers, fitness-focused families
Service area: Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
Starfish Aquatic International Curriculum: Dolphin Swim School uses the proven Starfish curriculum for ages 3+, with structured 8-week progressions in small groups (3-6 participants) designed to create safer swimmers.
Multi-Age Swim Programs: Offers parent-supported water classes for infants starting at 6 months, plus elite performance training for competitive swimmers, serving the full spectrum of ages and abilities.
Complete Aquatic Facility: Features lap pools, warm-water activity pools, and heated whirlpools alongside 150+ weekly group classes and complimentary kids' childcare up to 2.5 hours during workouts.
“Great facilities and plenty of options for anyone who likes a variety of workout types. After moving to Charlottesville, a friend recommended ACAC to me and I was hesitant once I saw the membership fee, but every penny has been worth it. The staff are tremendously helpful and love to answer questions. I love to use the rooftop pool in the summer after doing a group workout.”
— James Hart, Google Review
“Paying over $100 per month for a gym that markets itself as one of the best in Charlottesville, I expect basic cleanliness and professionalism. Today there was feces smeared on a locker room bench, which is completely unacceptable. The facility is not well maintained, and the overall atmosphere feels unwelcoming. With another rate increase coming in March, the experience does not justify the cost in my opinion.”
— Jen, Google Review
“It took over 8 months but ACAC did finally replace the two espresso bike machines. Thank you. Compared to all the gyms I was a member of in New York City when I was a personal trainer I still find it very disappointing how long it took to replace these machines. Plus the monthly rates are going up. It doesn't take much effort to make this gym better. I hope you can do these kind of things in the future.”
— David Martin Stowe, Google Review
“ACAC downtown is a great place. The staff is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. My daughter takes swim lessons their and they have a fantastic program with a terrific staff.”
— Ned Bakelman, Google Review
“If this was the 1990’s this would be a great gym. I’m not sure what this gym does with people’s money. The machines are completely outdated. The Gym is very dirty. Unsanitary actually. My friend says the steam room in the Women’s locker room is broken and may never be fixed. Wow. Where is all the money going?”
— Kyle Shifflett, Google Review
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Phone: (434) 984-3800
Address: 111 Monticello Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Get directions)
Website: acac.com/location/downtown/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb