MOST RECENT UPDATE: September, 2015
Beaconites and parents in the Hudson Valley have good options for swimming lessons for kids and adults in various pools and communities, both indoor and outdoor. Hopefully this swimming lesson guide will help you find the right program for your family, and help your kids be strong swimmers!
NEWBURGH YMCA - INDOOR
AT BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
There are swimming lessons for kids at Beacon High School hosted by the YMCA of Dutchess and Eastern Orange (aka Newburgh YMCA), but are mainly in the winter and spring.
CONTACTS:
Jenn Bailey, Camp Director: jbailey@ymcadeo.org
Cheryl Birdsall: cbirdsall@ymcadeo.org
SEASON:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
POOL:
Indoor (the indoor pool is not the warmest)
NEWBURGH YMCA - OUTDOOR
AT CAMP ROBBINS
The Newburgh YMCA offers summer swimming lessons for kids at Camp Robbins Pool, 131 North Drive Walden, NY 12586. In Y Swim Lessons participants, learn and practice new swimming skills and feel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they can enjoy the rest of their lives. While participating in fun water sports and games, children also increase their physical activity levels. Participants in Y Swim Lesson are connected to others in the class, make new friends and recognize new role models. The participants are more comfortable and secure around water, as they learn water safety and improve their swim skills. Children have a stronger bond with their parents and family members from the take home activities of family huddles and sharing water safety tips.
CONTACTS:
Jenn Bailey, Camp Director: jbailey@ymcadeo.org
Cheryl Birdsall: cbirdsall@ymcadeo.org
SEASON:
Summer
POOL:
Outdoor
AGES:
4-14 years old
HUDSON VALLEY SWIM - INDOOR
AT GOLDS GYM
Hudson Valley Swim offers swimming classes year round for kids and adults in two locations: Cross Court Tennis Club for the outdoor pool (summer) and Gold's Gym for the indoor pool (year round summer & winter). Their lesson plan has been developed over many years of working with groups such as the US Swim School Association, U.S.A. Swimming, and the American Red Cross. Hudson Valley Swim offers swim lessons for all ages, starting at 6 months through adult beginners and seniors. They also have options for special needs. You can sign up for individual and group private lessons. Their classes are small so the learning experience can be personalized to maximize to each student's needs.
SEASON:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
POOL:
Indoors at Gold's Gym in Newburgh (heated) (direct registration to Gold's Gym)
AGES:
6-month - Adults
HUDSON VALLEY SWIM - OUTDOOR
AT CROSS COURT TENNIS CLUB
SEASON:
Summer
POOL:
Outdoors at Cross Court Tennis Club (direct registration to Cross Court Tennis Club)
Cross Court Tennis Club also offers a pool membership for the summer,
so staying after a lesson could be enjoyable for the family. Or for a
little extra, you can get a membership that includes the tennis courts.
AGES:
6-month - AdultsHUDSON VALLEY SWIM - OUTDOOR
AT TACONIC SPORT & RACQUET in Hopewell Junction
SEASON:
Summer
AGES:
6 months - Adults
POOL:
Outdoors
AGES:
6-month - Adults
ALL SPORT HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB
Swimming lessons from All Sport are one of several activities you can take advantage of at All Sport, as a member or non-member. All Sport identifies their swimming lessons approach as an "immersion concept" so that kids are practicing daily.
SEASON:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall for private or group sessions
POOL:
Outdoor or Indoor (heated) weather permitting. Not only is the indoor pool water heated, but the air is heated as well! The pool room is kept at 80 degrees during chilly winter days and evenings.
AGES:
6 months - Adults
Lifeguard and CPR Classes are also available.
Click here for lifeguard training and CPR classes.
Click here for lifeguard training and CPR classes.
HVCC/JCC (Hudson Valley Community Center/Jewish Community Center)
Aquatics at the HVCC is focused on the quality of your experience. Whether you are a child or an adult, recreational or competitive swimmer, or someone intent on staying or getting into shape, the HVCC/JCC instructors, coaches and staff serve your needs. The HVCC offers year round swimming lessons on a rolling basis. Join any time and continue for as long as you want. Lessons are offered to babies, Pre K, children, and adults! Levels 1-5! The prices you see on the HVCC/JCC website are paid per month and are
for one time per week. So that's 4 lessons per month (unless for a funny
month like July and then there are 5 lessons that month).
SEASON:
Year round (Winter and Summer). No start dates, just "dive" in when you're ready.
PERK:
A family membership is included with swimming lessons! That means that you can also practice your swimming during open swim hours, work out in the fitness room while your child swims or play a quick game of basketball!
POOL:
Indoor (they say is "usually" heated).
AGES:
Babies to Adults
I think knowing how to swim is so important. So many accidents can happen when involving water. That's why I think it's critical to know how to swim at every age. When my daughter learns how to walk, I will soon involve her swim lessons! http://www.jerseywahoos.org
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