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The H.E.S. Swim School is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in our heated indoor pool.
Our experienced American Red Cross certified instructors are dedicated to teaching all students to be safe and proficient in the water. All students are arranged by age and skill level and placed into small groups to maximize individual, one-on-one attention.
Group Classes
Ages: 6 Months to Adults
Parent & Me, Pre School, and Children and Adult Levels 1-6 classes. For more information about levels and to determine what is the appropriate class for your child, click here.
Swim School classes take place during four seasons throughout the year. Fall, Winter and Summer, Spring are 10 week seasons.
Next season starts in the Winter .
Private Swim Lessons
A more personalized setting could just be what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve swimming goals.
For more Aquatics information by phone, call (718) 241-3000 ext. 137 or email [email protected].
Need assistance becoming a member or registering? Check out our Registration Assistance page or contact HES Registration by calling (718) 241-3000 ext. 131 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 122.
Find the right class level, age and swim class times that work for your schedule.
CLICK HEREPlease note that private swim lessons currently have an estimated six-month waitlist. If you’d like to be added, simply complete the waitlist form below.
Click HerePRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP LESSONS
The H.E.S. Swim School offers one to one and small group instruction for all ages and levels. Learn swim basics or refine your technique with one of our certified instructors. Drowning prevention and water safety are essential elements of our private lessons curriculum, with elements of water safety knowledge and skills integrated into every level. The H.E.S. Swim School‘s professional Water Safety Instructors are highly motivated to work with you on your specific needs at any level in your journey to become a proficient swimmer.
SWIM ‘N’ SKILLS
Swim ‘N’ Skills is an OPWDD swimming program with ABA support. Each child will receive individualized swim instruction and 1:1 support from a counselor as well as a swim instructor. An ABA Specialist in collaboration with a Disability Services Supervisor will lead all counselors and swim instructors to best provide clinical support to participants. More Swim ‘N’ Still info is here.