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.
Summer Group Swim Classes:
Session 1 – July 1 – August 2
Session 2 – July 29 – August 31
Registration is now open through to the Community. If you have not yet created a user account through our new system, please do so here. For assistance with registration, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 114.
4 weeks of Classes – $140 members / $152 non-members
| Times | Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 9:15 am | Level 2 (4y-9y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | Level 2 (4y-9y) Level 4 (5y-13y) | ||
| 10:15 am | Parent & Child (0y-4y) Level 2 (5y-11y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | Level 2 (5y-13y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | ||
| 11:15 am | Level 2 (4y-8y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | Parent & Child (0y-4y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | ||
| 12:15 pm | Level 2 (7y-11y) | Level 2 (7y-11y) | ||
| 1:15 pm | Level 1 (Adult) Level 2 (4y-9y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | Level 2 (4y-9y) Level 3 (5y-13y) | ||
| 2:10 pm | Level 2 (4y-9y) Level 2 (13+) Level 3 (5y-13y) | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 2 (5y-13y) Level 2 (13+) | ||
| 3:30 pm | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 2 (4y-8y) | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 2 (4y-8y) | ||
| 4:20 pm | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 2 (7y-11y) | Level 1 (3y-5y) Level 3 (4y-11y) | ||
| 5:10 pm | Level 2 (6y-11y) Level 3 (7y-11y) | Level 1 (4y-8y) Level 2 (5y-9y) Level 3 (7y-11y) |
For more information and assistance with registration, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 114.
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! Join now to get our introductory monthly rates through September 1 only! Become a member today!
Not a member? From July 7 – August 24, we will be offering extended community hours from 6-11pm with open pool time, open gym and basketball, dance, and a safe space for all ages to come together!
For more information, please email dvargasadames@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838 ext. 114.
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. 114.
- 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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