Penguin City Swim teaches small-group, semi-private and private swim lessons from water babies (6 months) up through adults. Kids progress through skill levels in short 30- or 45-minute classes, with semesters that follow the NYC public school calendar.
More reviews: see “Reviews around the web” for Yelp, Facebook and other sites.
Semesters of 10-14 weeks aligned with NYC public schools; 4-week summer sessions
Small group (1:4) $52 per 30-min lesson; water babies $57; private from $93
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Small group (1:4) $52 per 30-min lesson; water babies $57; private from $93
Semesters of 10-14 weeks aligned with NYC public schools; 4-week summer sessions
3220 Arlington Ave, 10463, in Riverdale, the Bronx.
Yes. Penguin City Swim is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Penguin City Swim: penguincityswim.com, or call (917) 909-7946.
A learn-to-swim program with a Riverdale pool location at the Whitehall, offering small group and private lessons for kids. It also works with fearful swimmers and provides aquatic therapy.
Van Cortlandt Park in Riverdale has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
The Riverdale Y has a heated 25-yard saltwater pool where kids of all ages and abilities take group or private lessons. Members and non-members can enroll, and stronger swimmers can join the Riverdale Rapids swim team.
Claremont Park in Claremont has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
Mapes Pool in East Tremont has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
Highbridge Park in Washington Heights has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.