by 14th Street Y (Educational Alliance)
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The 14th Street Y has a heated indoor pool with Learn to Swim classes. Babies and toddlers 6–35 months swim alongside a parent or caregiver, and children 3 and older take drop-off lessons by skill level.
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Fall aquatics session; schedule posted online
Paid; see registration page
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All ages.
Paid; see registration page
Fall aquatics session; schedule posted online
344 East 14th Street, 10003, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Yes. 14th Street Y Aquatics is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by 14th Street Y (Educational Alliance): 14streety.org, or call (212) 780-0800.
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