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Out of curiosity, I’ve been calling around the county to find out how much other pools and swim instructors charge for 1/2-hour private  swim lessons. (So if you’re looking for group lesson prices, I won’t have that — maybe some other time or post).

I also did not list addresses or phone numbers, but you can click this link to get a full list of all the swim joints in the area with contact info.

My round-up is brief and to the point: Prices. This post could go on for miles if I tried to explain what it means to be a Shrimp, Bubbler, Level 2, or Little Swimmer — all swim skill classifications at the various pools.

MARIN COUNTY 1/2-HOUR PRIVATE SWIM LESSON COSTS

Osher Marin JCC. Ahhh; my home. I teach here Sept.- April. Member: $42-33. Public: $49-40. What to keep in mind: Cost depends on whether or not you buy in 5-lesson bulks or just one 1/2 hr private at a time. But since I know this place so well, I added up all the bulk, single, 1/2 hr and 20-minute lessons, member versus public — and averaged a 1/2 hr private to cost $40.38.

Rafael Raquet & Swim Club. Member: $30. Public: $35. What to keep in mind: Outdoor pool only; hope your kid doesn’t get cold too easily.

Tiburon Pininsula Club (TPC). Member: $38. Public: $47. What to keep in mind: Price can scale back to as low as $26 — you pay for expertise (or little expertise) there, meaning a senior or junior instructor. I say get it right the first time and hire the most qualified.

Strawberry Rec Center. Member: $35-25. Non-resident: $40-30.

I also checked out by phone or Internet Mt. Tam Racket Club, Nancy’s Swim School, Ann Curtis, Marin YMCA and SwimAmerica — but as far as I can tell, they don’t offer private lessons but rather group.

Again, check out the link above if you want to look closer — let me know if you find out something different and I’ll update this post. Happy shopping!