Brush–up on foundational or advanced swimming skills in our Intensive Swim Weeks at Central Queens December 26-30 and January 3-6!

We’re excited to share that we have added new swim classes at Bayside High School! Click here for more information.

The Red Cross has established swimming lessons for kids and adults that allow everyone the opportunity to learn in a safe environment, at their own pace. The Learn-to-Swim Program focuses on building skills one step at a time. By giving participants the opportunity to master one element before advancing on to the next, our swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water. There are five levels in this program that offer a wide variety of activities. Skills taught include: personal safety, rescue skills, diving skills, and stroke skills. Each level is designed to stimulate interest and motivate students to advance to the next section.

COVID-19 SWIM CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

• Have your child wear their bathing suit under their clothes. Pack a change of clothing.
• Please arrive only 10 minutes before your class is set to begin.
• All unvaccinated visitors to our building who are 5 years of age and older must wear a facemask.
• Please enter the building at the front door. Temperature checks will be given prior to going down to the pool. After picking up your child, please exit our building through the back door in the main lobby.
• Please enter the pool directly through the hallway doors.
• One Adult per student will be allowed into the pool area.
• Locker rooms will only be available to parents and students after swim class. Additional changing tents are available on the Pool Deck.
• Class size and instructor ratio will be 5 students to 2 instructors.
• Parents/Caregivers are NOT allowed to stay on the Pool Deck during class time except for the first and last class only.
• Parents will be provided waiting areas upstairs on the 1st floor.

​We appreciate patience and flexibility during this time.

 

REFUND POLICY:

• Before the first class is held: Full refund, less $20 administrative fee.
• After the first class is held: 90% refund of remaining unused portion, less $20 administrative fee.
• After the second class is held: 50% refund of remaining unused portion, less $20 administrative fee.
• No refund or credits after 3rd class is held.
• Credit card (refund may take up to 2 weeks). Cash/check (refund may take up to 4 weeks).
• All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]org

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Private Swim Lessons

To request a private or semi-private swim lesson, click here!

One-on-one learning with a water safety instructor. Lessons are 45 minutes long and are designed to meet individual needs.

Each Lesson: $60 members/ $65 non-members

Semi-Private Swim Lessons (2 people)

Each Lesson (per person): $45 members / $50 non-members

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Group Swim Classes Beginning September 11:

Registration will be available beginning Monday, August 15 at 8am. If you have not yet created a user account through our new system, please do so here. If you have already created an account, log in here. For assistance with registration, please email [email protected].

All classes are 45 minutes long.

13 Weeks: $455 members / $520 non-members
14 Weeks: $490 members / $560 non-members

*5% off if 1) signed up for more than one session per week or 2) registering siblings. Please use the code MULTISWIM5%OFF before paying to get the discount.

Parent & Child Swim

Ages 7-48 months, with parent

Introduce your child to the water through fun activities. Class is co-ed.

13 Sun. beg. September 11
12:00-12:45 p.m.
1:00-1:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
10:00-10:45 a.m.
10:45-11:30 a.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
12:00-12:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Water Exploration (Level 1)

For first-time swimmers or children fearful of the water. Skills include safety, floating, bubbles, kicking and arm action.

Ages 4-6
13 Sun. beg. September 11
12:00-12:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Mon. beg. September 12
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Wed. beg. September 14
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Fri. beg. September 16
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
12:00-12:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 4-8
13 Tues. beg. September 13
3:30-4:15 p.m.
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

Ages 4-11
13 Fri. beg. September 16
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sun. beg. September 11
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 7-11
13 Sun. beg. September 11
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Tues. beg. September 13
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Primary Skills (Level II)

For children ready to learn to swim independently. Skills include floating, front & back glide & crawl stroke. Children must be comfortable putting their faces in the water.

Ages 4-6
13 Sun. beg. September 11
12:00-12:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Mon. beg. September 12
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Tues. beg. September 13
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Fri. beg. September 16
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
12:00-12:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 4-8

13 Tues. beg. September 13
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Wed. beg. September 14
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
3:30-4:15 p.m.
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 4-11
13 Sun. beg. September 11
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Fri. beg. September 16
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 7-11
13 Sun. beg. September 11
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Tues. beg. September 13
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Wed. beg. September 14
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 12+
13 Sun. beg. September 11
2:00-2:45 p.m.
7:00-7:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Stroke Readiness (Level III)

Children learn rotary breathing, backstroke, water safety and improve upon skills learned in Level II.

Ages 4-6
13 Sun. beg. September 11
12:00-12:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Mon. beg. September 12
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
12:00-12:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 4-8
14 Thurs. beg. September 15
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

Ages 4-11
13 Sun. beg. September 11
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Fri. beg. September 16
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 7-11
13 Sun. beg. September 11
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Tues. beg. September 13
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Ages 12+
13 Sun. beg. September 11
7:45-8:30 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

Stroke Development (Level IV)

Learn rhythmic breathing, crawl stroke, backstroke; survival floating and safety skills are improved. Breaststroke and sidestroke are introduced.

13 Sun. beg. September 11
12:00-12:45 p.m.
1:00-1:45 p.m.
3:00-3:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Mon. beg. September 12
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

14 Wed. beg. September 14
4:15-5:00 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

14 Thurs. beg. September 15
5:10-5:55 p.m.
$490 members / $560 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
12:00-12:45 p.m.
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

SWIM CLINIC (LEVEL IV/V)

13 Sun. beg. September 11
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

13 Sat. beg. September 17
2:00-2:45 p.m.
$455 members / $520 non-members

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Adaptive Swim

13 Sundays beginning September 11
2:45-3:30pm
3:30-4:15pm
4:15-5:00pm
7:00-7:45pm
$520

This course is a beginner class for children with disabilities.  Students will learn safety skills and water acclimation. Students will learn basic aquatics skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking and putting their faces in the water. Concepts are introduced through fun games and activities. A parent or support staff is required to join in the water with each child.

Click here for more information on our adaptive swim program

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Commonpoint Queens Aquaflames Swim Team

*Tryouts for the 2022-23 teams take place on Monday, September 12th, from 5-7pm at Central Queens (67-09 108th Street)*

Sanctioned by USA Swimming
AGES 6-18 (Co-Ed)
The Aquaflames Swim Team is a year-round USA swim program that benefits athletes and prepares them for success during competitions. Practice sessions teach discipline, sportsmanlike conduct, swimming technique, racing skills, and aerobic development in a positive social environment. As swimmers graduate from each level, they develop mentally, emotionally and physically. Absolute commitment is necessary for every swimmer in order for them to reach their maximum swimming potential.

All participants must register for at least three days a week.

Aquaflames Practice Schedule
Mon. & Wed. 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sun.  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Commonpoint Squad (PRE-SWIM TEAM)
September 13, 2022 – June 18, 2023

Two times per week (Choose two practices from the following options):
Mon. and Wed. (5:00-5:50 p.m. or 6:00-6:50 p.m.)
Tues. and Thurs. (5:00-5:50 p.m.)
Fri. (4:15-5:00 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m., 5:45-6:30 p.m.)
$2350 members / $2450 non-members (payment plans available)

Or swim 3 times per week for an additional fee

For more information contact Clinton Moran, Swim Team Coach, at [email protected]

 

NEW! Youth Water Polo Training

Our youth water polo program is a co-ed competitive team for athletes ages 9-15. Taught by Coach Cesar Gonzalez of the Colombia Women’s water polo national team, athletes will develop their skills, improve their self-confidence, and adopt the attitudes that characterize elite competitors.

Join us for a 11 week session to learn water polo fundamentals, ball passing and receiving, polo crawl, ball management/control, and treading techniques.

Practices will be held at Bayside High School beginning January 15 on Sundays from 1:00-1:50pm (ages 7-10) or 2:00-2:50pm (ages 11-15). Cost is $440 for 11 weeks.

For more information, contact Lior at [email protected].

American Red Cross Lifeguarding

Can you swim 300 yards (12 lengths) continuously, retrieve a 10lb. submerged object from a minimum 7 foot depth and tread water for two minutes? If so, you can become a lifeguard! Upon successful completion of the class, participants will obtain a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, and certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid.

For more information please contact Lior Harpaz, Aquatics Director, at (718) 268-5011 ext. 502 or [email protected].

Next class begins Sunday, April 24
$400 members / $450 non-members

Water Safety Instructor Course

Dates to be announced.
$450 member or non-member

For more information please contact Lior Harpaz, Aquatics Director, at (718) 268-5011 ext. 502 or [email protected].

Click here for information on Youth Sports Classes in Forest Hills.