Goldfish Swim School – Burr Ridge

Specialties

Children’s Swimming Lessons; Swim School; Pool Parties.

History

Established in 2011.

Goldfish Swim School is a state-​of-​the art swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as early as 4 months how to swim.

We are much more than a swim school and pride ourselves on offering each parent and child a Golden Experience. From the moment you walk in the door, you enter a tropical oasis. Brightly colored walls, tiki cabanas and surfboard benches surrounding our island-​style hair drying station border our pool abuzz with the sounds of kids kicking and hands-​on swimming instruction.

At the pool deck, kids dive into an always tropical 90-​degree pool. In a class size of no more than 4 children to 1 swim instructor, children master the skills they need to be safe and confident in the water. Beginning as early as 4 months, children progress through a series of perpetual swimming lessons. Goldfish also offers special events like birthday parties, family swim, accelerated Jump Start Clinics and our Goldfish Swim Team.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve K.

Business Owner

Steve Karapetian is the co-​owner and General Manager of Goldfish Swim School — Burr Ridge. Originally from West Bloomfield, MI, he has enjoyed a lifelong love of swimming.

In 2013, Steve partnered with longtime friends and former co-​workers Scott and Lisa Stern to start Goldfish Swim School — Burr Ridge, which opened in August 2014. Goldfish is more than a business for Steve; it’s an opportunity to teach an important life skill he’s passionate about in a fun and safe environment. Drawing on his close ties to a large family full of young children, Steve looks forward to sharing his love for swimming and teaching kids of all ages, all while providing an opportunity for families to spend time together at the pool in a warm and friendly environment.