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Swim Programs

Parks provides a variety of free, water-based programs for all ages and levels, ranging from swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competition.

After School Swimming Lessons
Parks & Recreation's tradition of free swim instruction continues with this fall's season of After School Learn to Swim. Swimming lessons for children ages 6-14 will be offered at nine pools throughout the city. All classes will be held on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dates vary from pool to pool. The program is free, and, as space is limited, children will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parks & Recreation’s Fall 2008 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages. Space is limited for this free program and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Swim with the Best: Join a Parks Swim Team
The Parks swim-team training program trains swimmers and organizes teams for the annual Citywide Borough Cup Championship swimming competition. Youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who can swim 50 yards in reasonably good form will be able to participate. Locations and training times vary depending on the borough and pool.

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