Beacon, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and New Windsor for Summer and Winter
MOST RECENT UPDATE: March 2018
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!
BEACON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BEACON POOL SWIM ACADEMY - SUMMER 2017
All Classes are American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level I. Instructional swim will be approximately 30 minutes followed with a few minutes for free swim and reinforcing the lessons of the day. Class size is limited. Cost per 4 lesson session is $40.00
The Beacon Pool is located at the Park at The Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Avenue.
YMCA/Beacon Recreation
SEASON:
Spring
Spring Session 2018 - 7 weeks
Dates: April 3, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2018
Information >
British Swim School
The British Swim School is a swimming class program for all ages, from little babies age 3 months, all the way up to teenagers and adults. This swim class is held in hotel pools, right now in the Hilton in Fishkill, and the Newburgh Hampton Inn and Suites. We have actually been to the Hilton pool in Fishkill, and it is nice! Their website has plenty of information about the program, including videos.
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 can practice often.
SEASON:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Includes 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. If you are a parent or caregiver watching a child during a winter lesson, you will feel like you are on vacation.
AGES:
6 months - Adults
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) (click to register)
AGES:
6-month - Adults
Details at Hudson Valley Swim Inc. >
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 - Adults
About Hudson Valley Swim
OUTDOOR AT TACONIC SPORT & RACQUET in Hopewell Junction
SEASON:
Summer
AGES:
6 months - Adults
POOL:
Outdoors
AGES:
6-month - Adults
Details at Hudson Valley Swim Inc. >
Year Long at Gold's Gym - Newburgh
SEASON:
Fall/Winter - 7-Week Saturday November 4-Fri December 22, 2017
AGES:
6 months - Adults
POOL:
Outdoors
AGES:
6-month - Adults
Details at Hudson Valley Swim Inc. >
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
Details and Registration at HVCC/JCC >
SPORTSPLEX (New Windsor, NY)
Sportsplex offers a complete swimming curriculum, from teaching your child how to be safe in the water to refining skills in preparation for Swim Team. Our priority is safety with quality and to facilitate a lifetime of fitness in the water. Class placement is determined by ability through an evaluation with a Certified Sportsplex Instructor.
Foundations 30 minute classes have a 1:4 instructor to child ratio
Progressive 45 minute classes have a 1:6 instructor to child ratio
SEASON:
Year round
POOL:
Indoor & Outdoor (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
AGES:
Babies to Adults
Details of programs
