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Preschool Lessons

Preschool Swim Lessons are for members only and require a $10 non-refundable per child (payment is due by September 25). Call the Main Desk to register and complete payment.

  • 6–18 months (with a parent): Saturdays, 10:30–11:00am;
  • 19–35 months (with a parent): Saturdays, 11:00–11:30am;
  • 3 years old (no parent): Thursdays, 5:30–6:00pm & Saturdays, 11:30–12:00am;
  • 4 & 5 years old (no parent & not in school): Tuesdays, 5:30–6:00pm, Thursdays, 2:00–2:30pm & Saturdays, 12:00am–12:30pm

    • Session 1 runs October 1–December 8
    Session 2 will be offered January 7–March 23, 2013 (December 10 registration)
    Session 3 will be offered April 1–May 25, 2013 (March 11 registration)


School Age (K-12) Lessons

Grade School Age Swim Lessons are free for members and take place after school and on Saturdays.

  • Level 1: Mondays, 3:00–3:30pm, Tuesdays, 6:00–6:30pm & Saturdays, 10:00–10:30am;
  • Level 2 (Shallow): Tuesdays, 3:00–3:30pm, 6:00–6:30pm & Saturdays, 9:30–10:00am;
  • Level 2 (Deep): Wednesdays, 3:00–3:30pm, Thursday 6:00–6:30pm & Saturdays, 9:00–9:30am;
  • Level 3: Thursdays, 3:00–3:30pm, 6:00–6:30pm & Saturdays, 8:30–9:00am;
  • Level 4: Thursdays, 3:00–3:30pm & Saturdays, 8:30–9:00am;
  • Levels 5 & 6: Fridays, 3:00–3:30pm & Saturdays, 8:30–9:00am.

    • Session 1 runs October 1–December 8
    * No Saturday lessons on November 10, 2012 due to a Sharks home meet.
    Session 2 will be offered January 7–March 23, 2013
    Session 3 will be offered April 1–May 25, 2013

Private Lessons

Private swim lessons are available for both youth and adults of all ages and ability levels. Swimmers must pay for lesson tickets at time of sign up ($12 per 30 minute session or $100 for a book of 10 session tickets). To sign up, call Matt Phillips at 547-2800, to schedule an appointment.

Summer Lessons

Swimming lessons are offered during the summer months for youth of all ages and abilities, preschool through high school. Swimmers must use the appropriate locker rooms to change for lessons. Parents are not allowed on the pool deck during lessons; please use the balcony to watch. Please arrive on time. No admittance 5 minutes after lessons start.

All lessons are at no cost to members. Non-members must pay for a Guest Day Pass. Registration for Summer Swim Lessons will begin on May 7 and end on May 26. Please sign up in the Aquatics office. Class space may be limited, especially in the beginning levels. The Summer lessons will run from June 25 to August 3.

Sports Center Member Lessons: Monday–Friday

  • Levels 1–6: 8:15–8:55am

Playground Programs: Monday–Friday

  • Hartwick: 9:00-9:40
  • Milford: 9:45-10:25
  • Cherry Valley: 10:30-11:10

Preschool Lessons: 11:15-11:45

  • Mondays - 4 year olds
  • Tuesdays - 3 year olds
  • Wednesdays - 19-35 months
  • Thursdays - 6-18 months

All pre-school lessons are free to members and $50 for non-members for the six week program. Registration is required and you may do so in the Aquatics office. There will be no "drop-ins" allowed.

Special Groups

During pool hours, special groups will be using designated sections of the pool. They include:

Springbrook

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:45–1:45pm

Pathfinder

  • Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30–10:30am

Physical Therapy

  • Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:00–12:30pm

Milford Headstart

  • Mondays, 10:00–10:35am

Cooperstown Headstart

  • Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30am