Emler Swim School Acquires Stony Creek Swim Center (Noblesville)

Emler Swim School Acquires SwimKids Swim Schools

May 19, 2022

Education

Emler Swim School acquired SwimKids Swim Schools, a Northern Virginia swim-school operator, in a deal that closed May 17, 2022. The acquisition adds SwimKids locations to Emler’s footprint (bringing Emler into Virginia as its sixth state) and retains SwimKids staff and brand under Emler’s ownership.

Emler Swim School Acquires Saint Street Swim of Houston

October 4, 2023

Education

Emler Swim School (Dallas-based) has acquired Saint Street Swim, a single-location swim school in Houston's River Oaks area. The acquisition expands Emler’s national footprint to 44 locations and marks its seventh location in the greater Houston market.

Emler Swim School Acquires Nitro Swim School’s Fort Wayne Location

July 18, 2023

Education

Emler Swim School has acquired the Fort Wayne, Indiana location of Nitro Swim School, marking Emler’s 42nd swim school. Nitro Swim School owner Mike Koleber sold the Fort Wayne facility while retaining Nitro’s Texas locations in Cedar Park and Bee Cave; Emler said the acquisition supports its expansion into the Fort Wayne market.

Emler Swim School Acquires SwimWest Swim School

April 5, 2022

Education

Emler Swim School has acquired SwimWest Swim School, adding two locations in Madison and Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and marking Emler’s expansion into its fifth state. The transaction closed April 1, 2022; SwimWest will continue operating under its name with all staff retained and current monthly enrollment plans unchanged.

Emler Swim School Acquires New Jersey Swim Schools (Njswim)

December 31, 2023

Education

Emler Swim School acquired New Jersey Swim Schools, Inc. (Njswim) in Q4 2023, adding six locations in New Jersey and expanding Emler's network to 51 facilities across 12 states. Njswim will continue operating under its current name with the same enrollment plans and staff; the founder Joe Oehme will be stepping into the partnership with Emler to maintain continuity.

Emler Swim School Acquires All Star Swim Academy (Henderson, NV)

June 15, 2021

Education

Emler Swim School acquired All Star Swim Academy in Henderson, Nevada, adding the location as its 31st school in a deal that closed June 12, 2021. All Star will continue to operate under its name, with existing staff retained and existing monthly enrollment plans unchanged.