Smart Start at Zion exists to foster a love of music while nurturing language, emotional, and social development through fun music education programs to the youngest members of the Gainesville community. 

Swimming is an important skill to have, especially here in Florida. Have fun, get some exercise and improve your overall swimming skills at the Y! Our certified swim instructors will help you develop the swimming skills and endurance you need in a safe and nurturing environment. Safe Start and Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) are the

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Tonewood is the name given to a variety of wood that has inherent musical potential. We at Tonewood Family Music believe that children are like tonewood -- each child has the potential to become a beautiful instrument; he or she just needs to have the right experience, environment, and - most importantly - involvement from

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At Sun Country Splash we offer children’s Swim Lessons through Swim America of Gainesville at Sun Country, adult master’s classes through Karyn Austin Coaching as well as open lap swim, special groups, and birthday parties. Kids can gain a love of the water early as they progress through their swimming skills.

As a certified practitioner of the Anat Baniel Method for Children, Josie guides children verbally and with my hands to help them feel easy possibilities for volitional movement. As they follow their own curiosity they have spontaneous outcomes. Families learn new ways to assist their child's learning by building on each new success. Contact Josie

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Visit the website for instructor contact information, times, and locations. ISR is now the global leader in the industry it pioneered: survival swimming lessons for infants and young children. Our team of nearly 450 highly trained ISR Instructors provides the safest and most effective survival swimming lessons available. Today, our mission, “Not One More Child

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IndepenDANCE Studio offers i.Baby & Me classes, a guided instruction/movement & music class for 18 months - 3 years. They also offer Open Studio iPlaydates with obstacle course & free play activity movement & music class for 18 months and up. Call the studio for more information.

See website for locations and hours. City of Gainesville Swimming Lessons are offered for children ages 6 months to 14 years old, special needs (Aquabilities), and for adults. The focus is on fun, safety, and basic swimming skills. Register early, sessions are popular and fill up quickly. Our swim instructors are American Red Cross certified

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Blue Lagoon Aquatics offers a heated indoor pool with year-round activities, an assortment of classes and events for kids and adults so everyone is sure to have a great time.

Check the library’s online calendar for details on special events, kids programs, baby programs, and storytimes.  Different events are available at all locations.