Our Mission
We know that there are amazing, positive benefits to learning to swim beyond just being water safe. We want ALL children to experience these benefits.
Studies have found that children who have formal swim lessons before the age of five are:
6 months ahead of their peers in counting and mathematics reasoning.
17 months ahead when recalling stories.
2 YEARS ahead of their peers when it comes to following directions.
7 months ahead in motor development.
15 months ahead in social and emotional development.
One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Child
At River City Swim Academy, we believe that learning to swim is one of the greatest lifelong gifts you can give your child. Our mission is to equip every swimmer with the skills, confidence, and water safety awareness they need to thrive in any aquatic environment — from backyard pools to open water adventures.
Under the leadership of our founder and director, Bobby Brewer — former USA National Champion and US Open Champion — we maintain the highest standards of swim instruction. Every instructor is personally trained with a strong emphasis on safety, individualized support, and exceptional customer service.
Swimming is more than our profession — it’s our passion. And we’re dedicated to making it a meaningful part of your family’s life.
At River City Swim Academy, we provide expert swim lessons for ages 6 months and up. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, we proudly serve families across Cape, Jackson, and the greater Southeast Missouri area.
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility features warm water and a welcoming environment designed to help swimmers feel comfortable and confident. With flexible scheduling options and a proprietary teaching method developed and refined over 50 years, we’re committed to helping every swimmer succeed — safely, effectively, and with a smile.
Whether you're child is just getting started or looking to advance their skills, we’d love to be part of your swim journey.
At River City Aquatics, we believe that community involvement is integral to water safety for all ages. Furthermore, we believe that the traditional approaches to the current water safety crisis are misdirected in regards to infants and toddlers. The traditional efforts are minimalist at best—in that, they only provide minimal instruction as they introduce a newborn, child, or adolescent to the water.
While the standard approach is at least a start to water safety, founder Bobby Brewer stands behind his belief that a minimalist introduction is not sufficient. Current statistics support our beliefs as drowning surpasses all other causes of death in children age 14 and under in the United States. These statistics are the driving force in the introduction of our unique program for aquatic safety for all swimmers.