Swim Lessons
From first bubbles to stronger strokes, our swim lessons help kids build water safety, confidence and skills at every stage. We also offer adult instruction for swimmers ready to get more comfortable and confident in the water.
Registration Is Open.
You may register for any available session at any time. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and full payment is required to reserve your spot.
Ready to get in the water?
Enrollment is not guaranteed until payment has been received. All participants must check in at the Reception Desk before each lesson.
Not sure which class is right? Scroll through the levels below, or contact Aquatics for a placement recommendation.
Little Splashes.
Big Progress.
Every swimmer develops at their own pace. Choose a class based on both age and current swimming ability, then watch confidence build one skill at a time.
Parent Child Swim Lessons
Choose this class if your child is under 3 years old and needs a parent or caregiver in the water for comfort and support. Children practice supported floating, kicking, safe water entries, blowing bubbles and gentle submersion when they are ready.
Non-Member: $600
Non-Member: $640
Pre-School Swim Lessons
Choose this class if your child is ready to begin working with an instructor while a caregiver stays in the water for support. Children practice swimming 2 body lengths, floating for 15 seconds, streamlining and gradually working more independently.
Non-Member: $720
Non-Member: $768
Water Exploration
Choose this class if your child is at least 4 years old, has little or no previous swim lesson experience, or is not yet able to swim a few feet independently. Children learn freestyle for 5 yards, back floating, retrieving objects underwater, kicking from the hips and streamlining.
Non-Member: $810
Non-Member: $864
Primary Skills
Choose this class if your child can swim approximately 5 yards independently on their front and float independently on their back. Children work toward 10-yard swims, including backstroke, streamline kicking and treading water for 15 seconds.
Non-Member: $810
Non-Member: $864
Stroke Readiness
Choose this class if your child can swim 15 yards independently on both their front and back. Children practice freestyle and backstroke for the length of the pool, rotary breathing, breaststroke kick and treading water for 1 minute.
Non-Member: $810
Non-Member: $864
Stroke Development
Choose this class if your child can swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke for the length of the pool, and can tread water for 1 minute. Children continue developing freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, side kicking and kneeling dives.
Non-Member: $810
Non-Member: $864
Kids' Swim Clinic
Choose this class if your child can swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for the length of the pool. Children build toward 50-yard freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, 25-yard butterfly, freestyle flip turns and diving from the deck.
Non-Member: $1088
Adult Swim Lessons.
Start where you are. Our adult instruction is designed to help you build confidence, learn the fundamentals and improve your skills at your own pace.
Adult Learn-to-Swim
Designed for adults of all experience levels, from swimmers overcoming water anxiety to those looking to improve their skills. Learn with step-by-step instruction, personalized corrections and positive encouragement. Classes are held in our heated Program Pool with a maximum depth of 4.5 feet.
Adult Beginner Group Lessons
Start at the beginning with step-by-step instruction to become more comfortable in the water, learn breathing techniques and put the pieces together. Work at your own pace with individualized correction and encouragement in our heated Program Pool.
Private + Semi-Private Lessons.
Private and semi-private lessons are available by appointment for swimmers of any age, from beginners through advanced swimmers. Lessons are taught by American Red Cross Certified Instructors. Single sessions and lesson packages are available. Payment is required before the lesson. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being responsible for the lesson charge.
Master Private Lessons
Master Semi-Private Lessons
Master Private Group Lessons
Swim Lesson FAQs
Register For Swim Lessons.
Complete the form below to register for Briarcliff Manor swim lessons. Choose the lesson type and session that works best for your swimmer.
We'll Help You Find The Right Level.
Contact us for placement help, a swim assessment or questions about lessons. See you in the pool!