Michael Phelps Swim School is a Baltimore based, learn-to-swim program, for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Swim classes include personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth, and rescue skills. In 2009, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps returned to Baltimore, with Coach Bob Bowman, and began to invest in his dream, to grow the sport of swimming and get more children and adults in the water.
In the fall of 2009, Michael began to make his dream a reality, teaming up with North Baltimore Swim School (NBSS) to launch Michael Phelps Swim School and offer world-class swimming instruction.
Year-round Learn-to-swim Programs for Adults & Children:
- Private lessons for Adults
- Semi-private lessons for Adults
- Parent & Child (6 months - 3 years)
- Pre-Beginner I (3-4 years)
- Pre-Beginner II (5 years +)
- Beginner I (3-6 years)
- Beginner II (6 years +)
- Advanced Beginner I ( 4-6 years)
- Advanced Beginner II (7 years +)
- Intermediate (5 years +)
Since 1999, over 170,000 students have selected iD Tech Camps as their summer computer science and technology camp provider of choice. iD Tech Camps offers weeklong day and overnight camps for kids & teens ages 7-17. In addition, iD Tech Programming Academy provides 2-week long overnight courses for teens ages 13-18. iD Tech Camps technology education programs are held at 80 elite universities throughout the nation, including the American University, and Georgetown University in Washington DC.
These highly-stimulating summer tech camps are suitable for beginner through advanced learners, and cover popular subjects such as video game design, robotics, mobile applications, programming, and web design among others. iD Tech Camps programs are designed so that you can register for one, or multiple weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages in order to build on their skills and learn new subjects.
“I made a lot of new friends during my week at iD Tech Camps, and the things I learned will definitely be useful in future programming careers. I will be back next year to learn something new.” - Lawrence P., Student, American University
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer.
Approved by the Pennsylvania DOE as a private licensed trade school, NPTI has certified thousands of personal trainers, and you can become qualified in as little as six months! For those who have work or family commitments that prevent them from studying full-time, we offer evening and weekend classes. Our graduates benefit from free nationwide job placement assistance, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists, and fitness experts. Our team of highly skilled instructors and trainers are devoted to helping you achieve your goal and target!
Student Testimonial: “When I looked into becoming a personal trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI.”
- Stephen, NPTI Graduate
Established in 2004, AquaSkills is a highly successful private swim school in Lower Manhattan, and a leader in swim education throughout NYC for adults & children (ages 4+). We conduct private & semi-private swimming classes or small groups of up to 4 in an exclusive heated pool.
We teach adults at all levels - from non-swimmers to people training for triathlons or competitive team swimmers as well as fitness swimming. An introduction class is suggested for placement.
AquaSkills instructors are mature, dedicated and highly skilled at teaching all levels. Our methods are an amalgam of the skills of Adrian Ginju, a former member of the Romanian Olympic Swim Team, and Lori Pailet, a professional Aquatic Exercise instructor (AEA), American Red Cross certified to deliver ultimately responsible swim classes.
By appointment only. For 100% flexibility of class schedule, you can create your own semi-private or small groups by finding your own classmates. We provide Early Bird Swim Classesfor adults of all levels from 6am onward, private or semi-private, weekdays and weekends. Swim groups & parties by special request.
Gift certificates for all occasions (Email us for details.)
"Lori, thank you for Aqua Skills. It was my last hope.... Thank you, thank you, thank you Craig, for your gentle guidance, clear instruction and constant motivation for my breakthrough. You are truly a genius in the water and I am so fortunate to have you as an instructor."
- Hazel
• Note to parents & guardians: Unfortunately, the language program provider that previously was listed here has closed their language training business. This listing is now void, and program inquiries cannot be processed.
• Note to language class providers in the Washington DC area - Contact us if you offer language programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children ages 1-12, high school students, and adults.
• Potential ad locations include Bethesda and Gaithersburg MD, and in Alexandria, McLean / North Arlington & Fairfax VA.
• Year-Round Language Programs: Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian & German
Southern California Health Institute, San Fernando Valley
Courses / Programs
• Take the first step towards a rewarding career as a personal fitness trainer or health and wellness professional!
• Southern California Health Institute (SOCHi) is conveniently located in North Hollywood in the east San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education through our range of certificate courses, which include our 45-week Personal Fitness Trainer / Health and Wellness Professional Certificate Program.
• Designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this program prepares you for an entry-level position as a personal fitness trainer. We also provide job placement assistance. Financial aid may be available.
• The comprehensive curriculum of our Personal Fitness Trainer / Health and Wellness Professional Certificate Program is based on scientific research, fitness expert experience and is aligned with key critical occupational skills and abilities.
• A combination of scientific content areas, laboratory performance domains, and work-related activities allow you to experience a blend of didactic and hands-on learning.
Student Review: "My time at SOCHI was incredible. I learned an immense amount, and the faculty was so supportive every step of the way. One of the greatest sources of help has been Mariam, the head of Career Services.
She perfected my resume, helped me find job opportunities while I was a student at the school, and was instrumental in helping me secure my job as an Elite Personal Trainer."
- Gabbi
Fundación Real Madrid Campus Experience Soccer Camp, Atlético de Madrid Soccer Camp, Barça Academy Clinic, Spain Federation National Team International Soccer Camp
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1999, Soccer Camps International is a global leader in facilitating entry to prestigious soccer football camps in Europe.
• Our Spanish soccer camps include intensive summer programs for boys and girls of ages 9 to 17 years old across different locations in Madrid and Barcelona, two of the most football-crazy cities in the world with legendary soccer teams in Spain!
• Soccer Camps International also works in association with the Spanish Soccer Federation International Soccer Camp in Madrid.
• Camps are run by highly experienced certified football coaches with many years of experience teaching young soccer players the best soccer drills.
• The Barça Academy Clinic camp is located at the official training facilities of FC Barcelona, and practices are hosted at FC Barcelona’s official training fields.
• This Official Atlético de Madrid Soccer Camp, in Madrid, Spain, is an incredible opportunity to experience specialized soccer training with one of the world’s most successful youth football academies and their expert UEFA qualified academy football coaches at Atletico de Madrid Academy Training Center.
With Soccer Camps International, you will:
• Make new friends from all over the world
• Learn new cultures
• Become a better and more competitive soccer player
• Develop new soccer skills with the best coaching methods in Europe
• Challenge yourself and test your soccer ability against international soccer players.
Spanish Soccer Federation International Soccer Camp:
• Residential camp for boys ages 10-17 years old (Spanish language classes option)
Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience:
• Residential football camps for boys ages 7-17 years (Spanish or English Classes option)
Atletico de Madrid Soccer Camp:
• Residential soccer camps for boys ages 11-17 years
Barça Academy Clinic:
• Residential / intensive camps for boys & girls ages 11-16 years