Aquatics Program

SWIM LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

The Purchase College Aquatics Instructional Program runs year round and offers children’s group lessons, adult lessons, specialty programs and a family recreational swim.  All lessons are taught according to American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim guidelines by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and are held in our beautiful six-lane pool and diving well, heated for swim lesson comfort.

Fall Session 1: September 
Fall Session 2: Mid-Late October
Winter Session 3: Late January
Spring Session 4: March          
Summer Session: Two Week Sessions - June - Mid August                                               

                                                                                                                                              
During the School Year, Children’s Group Lessons are offered on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and on Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as an additional Monday class in the Spring Session 4 to get ready for the up-coming summer.  Children’s lessons include Children and Parent Aquatics, Learn-To-Swim (Levels 1-6).  Adult Lessons and Aqua Aerobic classes are offered on Sunday afternoons and our specialty classes -- Beginner Adult Lessons, Scuba Diving and Springboard Diving are offered on Saturday and/or Sundays. Our Family Swim (for Aquatics Program participants), offered on Saturday or Sunday from 12:00-1:00 pm, gives you time to practice or play as a family.  Friday evenings we offer Lifeguard certification classes several times a year.                                                  

Summer Session, Children’s Group Lessons (Levels 1-6) are 2-week intensives, are given Monday through Thursday at 3:15 or 4:15 pm.  Summer Adult Lessons and Adult Aqua Aerobics are offered on Thursday evenings, and Beginner Adult lesson are offered on Tuesday evenings.  PADI SCUBA Diving Certification Classes are offered as well.

Various discounts are offered each session and ample parking is conveniently located behind the facility.

For further information or to get a brochure, please call our Aquatics Office @ (914) 251-5939 or e-mail our Aquatics Director Christine Klint. You can also download the current brochure by clicking the link below.

Swim Lesson Brochure Fall 08