United States Swim Academy, Coral Springs

Babies float gently by on their backs while their parents sing to them. Children in goggles and swim caps emblazoned with United States Swim Academy's patriotic logo kick and glide through an indoor pool heated to a comfortable 91 degrees. Instructors help all ages practice technically correct swim skills to create efficient arm strokes and kicks, following a curriculum developed specifically for babies and children by founder Karen King, the former national director of SwimAmerica. Besides these courses for babies and children, the academy's team of former competitive swimmers and rescue professionals also leads classes for adults that emphasize safe aquatic habits, such as never swimming alone or chewing on pool noodles 30 minutes before going into the water.