by Imagine Swimming
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A private swim school location in Upper West Side teaching kids from infancy upward with a flexible, child-paced style. Options include Baby Splash and Parent & Me classes, small weekly group lessons, private intensives, drop-ins and a competitive team path.
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Weekly lessons year-round; drop-in classes available
Paid; see website for current tuition
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All ages.
Paid; see website for current tuition
Weekly lessons year-round; drop-in classes available
752 West End Avenue, 10025, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Imagine Swimming is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Imagine Swimming: imagineswimming.com, or call (212) 253-9650.
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