Emler Swim School Acquires AQUAfin Swim Schools

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 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 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 Discover Aquatics (Olympia, WA)

October 27, 2023

Education

Emler Swim School acquired Discover Aquatics of Olympia, Washington, adding the 45th Emler-branded location and marking Emler's first facility in the state of Washington. Discover Aquatics was founded and operated for 21 years by Holly and Brian Nichols, who will transition the location to Emler.

Emler Swim School Acquires King's Swim Academy

December 7, 2022

Education

Emler Swim School has acquired King's Swim Academy, a family-owned swim school with locations in San Carlos and San Mateo, California. The acquisition expands Emler's footprint into California and increases its network to 44 facilities across multiple U.S. states; King's Swim Academy will continue operating under its name with existing staff and enrollment plans.

Emler Swim School Acquires Donna's Dolphins Swim School (Colorado Springs)

August 3, 2023

Education

Emler Swim School, a Dallas-based operator of children's swim schools, has acquired Donna's Dolphins Swim School in Colorado Springs. The acquisition marks Emler’s 43rd location and expands the company's presence into its 10th U.S. state as Donna's Dolphins is rebranded to Emler Swim School Colorado Springs.