by British Swim School
Kids take British Swim School lessons in the LA Fitness pool, starting with water-survival skills and moving on to strokes. Under-3s have their own acclimation levels, and older kids progress up to a pre-swim-team level.
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| Monday | 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Thursday | — |
| Friday | 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM |
Pool lesson hours; closed Thursdays
$43.50 per 30-min group lesson (billed monthly); $90 private; $50 registration
Open Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
$43.50 per 30-min group lesson (billed monthly); $90 private; $50 registration
Sunday: 9:15 AM–2:15 PM · Monday: 2:45 PM–7:45 PM · Tuesday: 2:45 PM–7:45 PM · Wednesday: 2:45 PM–7:45 PM · Friday: 2:45 PM–7:45 PM · Saturday: 9:45 AM–3:15 PM. Pool lesson hours; closed Thursdays
133-40 79th St, 11414, in Howard Beach, Queens.
Yes. British Swim School at LA Fitness Howard Beach is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by British Swim School: britishswimschool.com, or call (718) 576-1870.
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