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Confidence Starts Here, Only at Bulldog Swim Academy.
Small classes. Warm pools. Olympian-led instruction. Trusted by hundreds of local families in Orange and New Haven.
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New students only.
More Than Swim Lessons-
We Build Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime.
Bulldog Swim Academy is a family-owned swim school where every lesson builds water safety, joy, and confidence.
From babies to adults, our expert instructors meet you where you are — with patience, structure, and care.
🏅 Olympian-led & certified instructors
👶 Small, age-specific classes
💧 Warm, shallow-water pools for comfort
🐶 Family-owned & community-rooted
🕓 Flexible scheduling & easy makeups
Programs for Every Swimmer-
Confidence Starts Here.
Water Babies (6 months – 4 yrs)
Bond with your baby and learn water safety together.
Your instructor guides you so your little one can splash, explore, and smile with confidence.
👉 “Bond first. Swim second.”
Youth (4 – 13 yrs)
Independent lessons that turn courage into skill.
Our small-group classes keep kids safe, supported, and proud of their progress.
👉 “Small classes. Big confidence.”
Discover Swimming (Adults 14 +)
It’s never too late to feel safe in the water.
Our adult program offers patient, judgment-free instruction designed for real progress at any age.
👉 “Start where you are. We’ll meet you there.”
Families Love the Bulldog Difference.
We don’t just teach swimming , we teach trust.
Parents choose Bulldog for our consistency, our coaches, and our heart.
“We've tried several swim places, but nothing compares to Bulldog Swim Academy. They are very organized and you can see the progress of your child. My child is always looking forward to her swimming lesson at Bulldog.”
— Local Parent, Orange CT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 5 Stars on Google by Local Families
Two Convenient Locations-
Same Great Experience.
🟠 Orange, CT
200 Indian River Road
📍 10 minutes from Milford & West Haven
✅ Warm indoor pool | Free parking | Family-friendly lobby
🔵 New Haven, CT
303 Huntington Street (Albertus Magnus College)
📍 Serving East Rock & Hamden families
✅ Trusted academic setting | Flexible adult classes
Meet Gilroy the Goggle Pup! 🐾
Gilroy is our confidence cheerleader, reminding every swimmer that learning to swim is supposed to be fun!
Follow @BulldogSwimAcademy for giveaways, milestones, and local events featuring Gilroy.
Bulldog Swim Academy-Confidence Starts Here.
Safe. Supportive. Family-owned.
Right here in your community.