Aquatics – Swim Classes in the Bronx
Upcoming Events:
Overview
Our program focuses on building water comfort, safety skills, and progressively developing swimming abilities through structured levels, with the goal of teaching individuals to confidently enjoy the water while minimizing risks and preventing drowning incidents. All classes are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors and based on the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.
Group Swim Classes:
Fall Session 1 – September 8-November 1
Fall Session 2 – November 2-December 22
Registration for Fall Session 2 classes opens to the Community on Monday, October 19. If you have not yet created a user account through our system, please do so here. For assistance with registration, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
6 weeks of class – $150 members / $168 non-members
8 weeks of Class – $200 members / $224 non-members
Fall Session 2 Group Swim Classes beginning November 2:
| Times | Mondays | Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 9:15 am | Level 1 (3y-5y) | Level 1 (5y-9y) | |||
| 10:15 am | Level 2 (3y-5y) Level 2 (5y-9y) | Level 2 (4y-9y) | |||
| 11:15 am | Level 1 (8y-15y) Level 3 (8y-15y) | Level 3 (8y-15y) Level 4 (8y-15y) | |||
| 12:15 pm | Level 1 (8y – 15y) Level 3 (8y-15y) | Level 1 (Adult) | |||
| 1:15 pm | Level 4 (8y-15y) Level 5 (5y-13y) | ||||
| 2:15 pm | Level 1 (Adult) | ||||
| 3:15 pm | Level 1 (3y – 5y) | Level 1 (3y-5y) | |||
| 4:15 pm | Level 1 (5y-9y) | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 2 (5y-9y) | Level 1 (5y-9y) Level 2 (5y-9y) | ||
| 5:15 pm | Level 1 (5y-9y) Level 2 (8y-13y) | Level 2 (8y-13y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | |||
6:15 pm | Level 1 (8y-13y) Level 2 (Adult) | Level 4 (8y-15y) |
For more information and assistance with registration, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
New! Learn to Swim Scholarship Initiative
Commonpoint Bronx Center is excited to introduce our Swim Initiative, a program designed to help families who need financial assistance access swimming lessons and learn essential water safety skills.
Through this initiative, we hope to provide first-time swimmers with the opportunity to learn how to swim in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Our goal is to make swimming lessons more accessible to families who may not otherwise be able to afford them, while helping participants build confidence in the water and develop important lifelong water safety skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Families must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Participants must be first-time swimming lesson participants at Commonpoint Bronx Center.
- Families who have previously registered for and participated in our regular fee-for-service Learn to Swim program are not eligible for this initiative.
Please note that this initiative is intended to support families who are new to our swimming lessons and need financial assistance. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee placement, as availability may be limited.
Come visit our pool at 1665 Hoe Ave, or contact our Aquatics Coordinator Darline Vargas-Adames at dvargasadames@commonpoint.org for more information.
Private Swim Lessons
Our private lessons are one-on-one, 45-minute sessions at $60 per class. Each class is designed around your child’s unique needs, giving them the chance to learn and grow at their own pace. Private lessons can be especially helpful for children with special needs, those on the spectrum, or any child who benefits from extra individual attention.
For more information, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
NEW! Free Lifeguard Certification Courses
Build lifesaving skills and explore a future in aquatics with our free liffeguard training! Program includes water rescue skills, lifeguard certification training, and workforce development.
Course Eligibility Requirements:
- Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final scheduled day of the course.
- Participants must successfully complete the required American Red Cross prerequisite swimming skills assessment.
- Participants must attend and successfully complete all required course components to earn certification.
For more information, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
*NEW Pool Parties*
*We are now offering Pool Parties for children ages 6-14!
Have a blast with our Pool host, including 2 hours of pool time and one hour of entertainment. Parties are $600 for up to 15 children, each additional child is $20.
Click here for more information or to fill out our inquiry form, or more information, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
Become a member to access our gym, pool, fitness center, and more! Membership includes access to our pool, gym/fitness center, basketball courts, discounted rates to classes, and more! Become a member today!
For more information, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
Commonpoint Bronx Center
1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx NY 10460
Nuestro programa ofrece clases de natación para personas de todas las edades, desde bebés hasta adultos, centrándose en desarrollar la comodidad del agua, las habilidades de seguridad y el desarrollo progresivo de las habilidades de natación a través de niveles estructurados, con el objetivo de enseñar a las personas a disfrutar del agua con confianza mientras se minimizan los riesgos y se previenen incidentes de ahogamiento; todas las clases son impartidas por instructores certificados de seguridad acuática.
Para más información, contacta a dvargasadames@commonpoint.org o 718-619-8838 ext. 65114.
- Level 1 (Water Acclimation)– This class is for beginners. Students will learn safety skills and water acclimation Students will learn basic aquatic skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking, and putting their face in the water. Concepts are introduced through fun games and activities.
- Level 2 (Primary Skills)– Students in this class are acclimated and ready to learn foundational/safety skills. Skills include floating, front and back gliding, elementary backstroke, treading, entering and exiting the water safely.
- Level 3 (Stroke Development)– Children in this class understand how to keep themselves safe in the water and require minimal to no floatation device support. Children will begin to learn the mechanics of swimming front crawl, back stroke, and be introduced to the breast stroke. Children in this class are expected to swim at least 15 yards independently and be able to submerge for an object.
- Level 4 (Stroke Enhancement)– Children in this class can effectively swim the front crawl and backstroke and will enhance their training in these areas. Students will swim 25 yard laps of Four strokes (front, back, breast, sidestroke) with no assistance. Students will build their endurance and begin to practice open turns. The mechanics of the butterfly stroke may be introduced.
- Level 5 (Stroke Refinement)– Students in this class will have advanced knowledge of sidestroke, breaststroke, backstroke, breaststroke and intermediate- advanced knowledge of the butterfly stroke. Students are expected to swim 50 yards independently and be able to maintain themselves treading above the water for up to two minutes. Students in this class will perform drills that enhance technique, endurance, and speed.
- Level 6 (Advanced Stroke Technique and Endurance) – for students refining stroke techniques, building endurance, and mastering advanced skills such as competitive starts, turns, and longer-distance swimming. Swimmers enhance their proficiency in all four strokes and improve overall strength and efficiency in the water.
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