CRA History Legacy

Years of teaching safe, confident swimming.

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Indoor swimming pool with lanes marked by red and black flags and lane ropes.

Our Journey Since 2005

Charles River Aquatics opened in Boston in 2005 with 6 staff members and 39 students. From the start, Charles River Aquatics quickly expanded to offer private lessons, summer swim camps, competitive youth swim teams, Masters (adult) programs, clinics, and adult lessons. Today, Charles River Aquatics is the premier instructional swim program in Metro Boston, serving over
1,200 swimmers.

Our Commitment

Charles River Aquatics provides a high-end, technique-focused swim program combining private instruction, team experiences, recreational activities, and fitness programming for all ages. Our diverse offerings make Charles River Aquatics a trusted leader in the local aquatic community.

Swimmer wearing goggles in a pool during a break.

Our Facility in Wellesley, MA

In September 2019, Charles River Aquatics expanded to the Boston Sports Institute (BSI) in Wellesley, MA, more than doubling its size and extending its reach to Metrowest. Programs include instructional swim, summer camps, clinics, Masters and Dragons Swim Teams, lap and recreational swim, aquatic fitness classes, specialty programs, swim meets, and special events.