by SwimJim
SwimJim teaches swimming in small classes in warm indoor pools, starting with infants and moving up through stroke development to pre-team level. Lessons are billed monthly, so kids swim steadily through the year.
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| Monday | 3 PM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 3 PM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | — |
| Friday | — |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM – 1 PM |
Pool lesson hours; closed major holidays
Annual registration fee plus monthly tuition
Open Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–12.
Annual registration fee plus monthly tuition
Sunday: 9 AM–1 PM · Monday: 3 PM–6 PM · Wednesday: 3 PM–6 PM · Saturday: 9 AM–1 PM. Pool lesson hours; closed major holidays
808 Columbus Ave, 10025, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Yes. SwimJim is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by SwimJim: swimjim.com, or call (212) 749-7335.
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