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A swim school offering small-group and private lessons for children from age 3, progressing from learn-to-swim through skill and technique development levels. Committed young swimmers can move on to a competitive swim team with developmental training groups.
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Placement after a complimentary tryout; schedule options sent after evaluation
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Ages 3+.
Price varies
Placement after a complimentary tryout; schedule options sent after evaluation
9216 7th Ave, 11228, in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
Registration is handled by Freedom Aquatics: freedomaquatics.com, or call (917) 979-5559.
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