29 Funny Swimming Quotes & Quips For Kids

Swimming is a fun and refreshing activity that kids love. Here are some hilarious quotes about swimming that will make kids laugh and maybe even encourage them to dive right in!

Splish Splash!

“I’m not saying I’m Aquaman or anything, but have you ever seen me and a fish in the same room?” – Anonymous

“I don’t always swim, but when I do, I prefer to stay in the shallow end.” – The Most Interesting Kid in the World

Diving In

“Why do fish live in saltwater? Because pepper makes them sneeze!” – Unknown

“I’m not afraid of sharks. They’re afraid of me. I once punched a shark in the nose… in my dreams.” – Every brave kid at the beach

Freestyle Fun

“I’m not drowning, I’m just practicing my underwater ballet!” – Every kid in the pool

“My freestyle is so fast, I can swim around the world in 80 seconds!” – Jules Verne’s great-great-grandkid

Related: Funny Quotes about Life for Kids

Butterfly Giggles

“Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish!” – Anonymous

“I’m not flapping my arms, I’m trying to take off and fly like a butterfly!” – Every kid learning butterfly stroke

Backstroke Chuckles

“I’m not lazy, I’m just on energy-saving mode in the water.” – Unknown

“Why did the lifeguard kick the elephant out of the pool? He was just trunk floating!” – Anonymous

Pool Party Puns

“What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!” – Every kid at a pool party

“Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, even water!” – The smartest kid at the pool

Swim Team Silliness

“Our swim team is so fast, we don’t need a pool. We just run through a car wash!” – Anonymous

“Why did the cookie go to the gym? To get more chocolate chips!” – The swim team’s official snack provider

Underwater Adventures

“I’m not talking to myself, I’m having a parent-teacher conference under water.” – Every imaginative kid

“I’m not holding my breath, I’m just saving air for later!” – The kid who always wants “five more minutes” in the pool

Floating Funnies

“Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up!” – Unknown

“I’m not floating, I’m just practicing to be a lily pad!” – The kid who loves to relax in the water

Splashing Good Time

“I’m not saying I’m the best swimmer, but I’m pretty sure I could beat a rock in a race.” – Anonymous

“Why don’t fish wear clothes? Because they might get soaked!” – The fashion-conscious swimmer

Poolside Pranks

“Why did the fish blush? Because it saw the ocean’s bottom!” – The kid who loves dad jokes

“I’m not pruney, I’m just turning into a raisin superhero!” – Every kid after a long swim

Watery Wisecracks

“Why don’t oysters share their pearls? They’re shellfish!” – The kid who loves a good pun

“I’m not a fish out of water, I’m a kid in water!” – The enthusiastic swimmer

Diving Board Delights

“Why did the diving board go to the doctor? It had a spring in its step!” – Anonymous

“I’m not scared of the high dive. I’m just giving the water a chance to get ready for my awesome cannonball!” – The brave (or boastful) diver

Swimming Lesson Laughs

“Why did the swimming instructor bring a ladder to class? To go over the deep end!” – Unknown

“I’m not sinking, I’m just testing if the pool floor is still there!” – The beginner swimmer

Goggle Giggles

“Why did the kid wear sunglasses to swim class? He didn’t want to be recognized by the school of fish!” – Anonymous

“I’m not wearing goggles, I’m just trying out my new submarine periscope!” – The imaginative swimmer

Flipper Funnies

“Why don’t fish ever get lost? They just go with the flow!” – Unknown

“I’m not kicking, I’m just high-fiving the water with my feet!” – The energetic swimmer

Poolside Refreshments

“Why did the lemonade go to the pool? It wanted to be cool!” – The thirsty swimmer

“I’m not hungry, I just swallowed half the pool!” – Every kid after a long swim session

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