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Albuquerque, NM
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8120 Ventura St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
About our Albuquerque, NM Swim School
SwimWorks Swim School Albuquerque is the new name for the swim school Northeast Albuquerque families have known since 2020 as SwimLabs Albuquerque. While our name has changed, our ownership, commitment to excellence, and our welcoming, family-run culture remain unwavering.
Led by our experienced General Manager, Josh Bowen—who has been part of our SwimLabs/SwimWorks family since 2021—our Albuquerque facility proudly serves children, families, and athletes throughout the Northeast Heights community.
Our year-round, indoor, warm-water facility has helped thousands of children learn to swim—babies, toddlers, and young swimmers of every age and personality. Whether a child arrives eager and excited or shy and fearful of the water, our caring instructors, private lessons, and small group classes with a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio - help our swimmers feel safe, supported, and ready to progress. We take pride in fostering a love of swimming, building strong water safety skills, and helping every child develop confidence, joy, and lasting success in the water.
We also serve competitive swimmers across New Mexico—including club team and high school swimmers, summer-league athletes, triathletes, masters swimmers, and more. Our Albuquerque location is home to the only facility in the entire state offering 360-degree Video Stroke Analysis with our current-driven tanks—allowing athletes instant visual feedback to analyze their technique, correct inefficiencies, and train with a level of precision they cannot find anywhere else in New Mexico.
Our team takes pride in knowing our swimmers and families by name, celebrating progress, and building trusted relationships. With a comfortable lobby, shower facilities, and a complimentary coffee bar, we've created a warm and welcoming space where families feel at home. We are honored to serve the Albuquerque community and grateful for the many families and athletes who choose us year after year.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday | 8:00am – 3:00pm
Monday | 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday | 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday | 8:30am – 8:00pm
Thursday | 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday | 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday | 8:00am – 3:00pm
Closure Dates:
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Swim Lesson Pricing
Splash Babies - FREE Lessons for Infants
Free lessons for infants aged two months to five months old. 30-minute lessons designed for young infants and parents to have an introduction into the wonderful world of water!
(This lesson is offered based on availability. Please contact us for more information.)
Our Albuquerque Team
Joshua Bowen
With SwimLabs/SwimWorks Since July 2021
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Joshua grew up in San Diego, California, where he developed a lifelong love for the ocean and a passion for swimming. His first official role in aquatics began at Kids First Swim School, where he started as a swim instructor, served as an assistant coach for the swim team, and was eventually promoted to Assistant Manager.
Joshua earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, with a minor in Business and Psychology, from Frostburg State University. While in college, he competed on the university’s club water polo team and continued coaching and teaching swim lessons both on campus and through private in-home instruction.
Joshua joined SwimLabs/SwimWorks in August 2021 and quickly became one of the most popular and in-demand instructors for children learning to swim. He also excelled as a Level 2 Competitive Swim Coach, working with triathletes, competitive swimmers, age-group athletes, and Masters swimmers. His leadership and expertise led to a promotion to Assistant Manager of Aquatics, where he played a key role in building and scaling the aquatics team as the Encinitas location grew into one of the busiest swim schools in San Diego.
In March 2022, Joshua was promoted to General Manager of the Albuquerque location. In this role, he continues to be a valued member of the SwimLabs/SwimWorks family and has been instrumental in helping the Albuquerque swim school grow into a thriving, community-focused business.
Danielle Lambson
With SwimLabs/SwimWorks Since July 2025
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Danielle Lambson brings a lifelong passion for aquatics, family engagement, and youth development to her role as Aquatics Manager at SwimWorks Albuquerque. A dedicated mother of four, Danielle has spent her career creating safe, engaging, and positive environments where children and families can thrive.
Danielle began her professional journey in aquatics at just 14 years old as a lifeguard, sparking a career-long commitment to water safety and aquatic programming. Prior to joining SwimLabs/SwimWorks, she served for six years as the Aquatics Manager at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque, where she oversaw aquatic operations, staff training, and swim programming for families of all ages and skill levels.
In addition to her aquatics leadership experience, Danielle owned and operated a family entertainment business for 12 years. This entrepreneurial background, combined with her deep understanding of family-centered programming, allows her to connect naturally with parents and children alike while building strong, cohesive teams.
At SwimWorks, Danielle is focused on developing and supporting a high-quality aquatics staff while ensuring every swimmer receives a safe, fun, and confidence-building learning experience. She is passionate about creating a positive pool culture where instructors feel supported, families feel welcomed, and swimmers are set up for long-term success.
Outside of SwimWorks, Danielle enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. Her personal and professional experiences continue to shape her commitment to excellence in aquatics and to serving the Albuquerque community.
Savanna Jones
With SwimLabs/SwimWorks Since July 2023
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Savanna Jones joined SwimLabs/SwimWorks in July 2023 and has quickly become an integral part of the Albuquerque leadership team. She began her journey with SwimWorks as one of the location’s top swim instructors and was soon promoted to Deck Supervisor, where her leadership abilities and attention to detail stood out immediately.
In her role as Deck Supervisor, Savanna was responsible for assessing swimmer progressions, evaluating instructors for instructional quality and consistency, and working closely with families to provide clear, ongoing communication about their children’s development in the water. Her professionalism, strong organizational skills, and natural ability to connect with both staff and parents led to her promotion to Customer Service Manager, where she now oversees the family experience from enrollment through ongoing participation.
Swimming has been a central part of Savanna’s life from an early age. She began competitive swimming at just six years old and continued through high school, competing in both summer league and year-round club swimming. She swam for the Riverpoint Piranhas and the Vipers of Albuquerque, earning numerous medals and awards throughout her career. Her competitive experiences included travel meets and medaling at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Savanna specialized in the 50-meter Butterfly and the 100-meter Individual Medley and lettered in swimming, competing at the state level as a freshman.
In addition to swimming, Savanna competed in water polo with Duke City Aquatics and her high school team, the Cibola Cougars, where she helped lead the team to a State Championship. After concluding her competitive swimming career, she returned to the sport as a swim coach for the Riverpoint Piranhas, further strengthening her experience working with young athletes.
With an extensive background in aquatics and youth development, Savanna’s two greatest passions—children and the water—made SwimLabs/SwimWorks feel like home from the very beginning. She loves building relationships with families and takes great pride in supporting each child’s swimming journey as they gain confidence, develop skills, and reach new milestones.