AQUATICS

Dive into a full range of aquatics programs at the H.E.S., including daily times for family and adults-only swim, instructional swim and our swim teams. Swim classes are available for all ages, stages and abilities and starts for children as young as 6 months old to adults.

Our Aquatics program offers:

Open swim times for Adult Swim
Co-ed and gender-based time options
Custom-tailored instructional swim classes
Participatory parent-child swim
Youth and adult group lessons
Private one to one and semi-private instructional swim classes

The H.E.S. lifeguards and instructors maintain a watchful eye, a helping hand, and a supportive demeanor throughout all swimming hours and classes. Our facility’s lifeguards carry necessary certification including the United States Swimming Organization and the Red Cross.

After students progress and develop through our introductory swim school, they have the opportunity to try out for our Junior and Senior Swim Teams!

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. 122 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 131.

Register for Swim Classes

Parent & Me, Preschool, Levels 1-6 Swim to Learn classes.

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Pool Schedule

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Membership Info

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POOL SCHEDULE

Effective Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2026

POOL RULES

Caps must be worn if the hair is shoulder length
Swimming specific bathing suits must be worn
Soap & shower before swimming
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Children over the age of 3 must use the gender-appropriate locker room

**The schedule is subject to change**

Sunday

8:00 am - 9:00 am Men, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

10:00 am - 11:45 am General/Family, Open Swim, Laps (2-3 Lanes)

11:50 am - 1:50 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

2:00 pm - 7:15 pm Swim Classes

Monday

7:30 am - 10:00 am General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

10:00 am - 12:30 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

3:15 pm - 8:45 pm Swim Classes

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (3 Lanes)

9:00 pm - 9:45 pm General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

Tuesday

7:30 am - 9:00 am Men, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

9:00 am - 11:00 am General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

3:15 pm - 8:30 pm Swim Classes

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm General/Family, Open Swim, Laps (3 Lanes)

8:30 pm - 9:45 pm Men, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

Wednesday

7:30 am - 9:00 am General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

9:00 am - 10:30 am Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

10:30 am - 12:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

3:15 pm - 8:45 pm Swim Classes

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (3 Lanes)

9:00 pm - 9:45 pm General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

Thursday

7:30 am - 8:30 am General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

8:30 am - 10:00 am Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

3:15 pm - 8:30 pm Swim Classes

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm General/Family, Open Swim, Laps (3 Lanes)

8:30 pm - 9:45 pm Men, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

Friday

7:15 am - 9:00 am Women, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

9:00 am - 10:00 am Men, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

10:00 am - 1:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps (4 Lanes)

3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Swim Classes

Saturday

Swim Lesson Calendar

Effective Oct 5 - Dec 20, 2026

SUMMER GROUP SWIM CLASSES- Youth and Adults

To read more about the appropriate swim class level, descriptions by level are here. If you have any specific questions about group swim classes, call Aquatics at (718) 241-3000 ext. 137 or email [email protected].

Sunday

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Parent &Me

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Preschool Beginner 2

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Preschool Beginner 1 (New)

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 6-8 level 3

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm 9-12 Level 1 Cont

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Preschool Beginner 2

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm 6-12 Level 5

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm 6-8 Level 4

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 6-8 Beginner 1 (New)

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 6-8 Level 2

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 6-12 Level 6

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Preschool Beginner 1

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 9-12 Level 3

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 9-12 Level 1 Cont

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Preschool Beginner 1

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 9-12 Level 2

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 9-12 Level 4

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm 6-8 Beginner 1 (New)

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm 6-8 Level 2

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Teen Beginner 1 (NEW)

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm 9-12 Level 1 Cont

5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Parent &Me

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 9-12 Level 2

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 9-12 Beginner 1 (New)

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Adults All levels

Monday

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Parent &Me

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Preschool Beg 1 Cont

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Preschool Beginner 1 (New)

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Preschool Beginner 2

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Preschool Beginner 1 (New)

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Preschool Beginner 2

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 9-12 Level 1 Cont

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 6-8 level 3

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 9-12 Level 5

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 6-8 Beginner 1 (New)

5:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Team

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Adult Beginner women

7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Beginner women

Tuesday

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 9-12 Level 2

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 5

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 4

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 3

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 6

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Teen Beginner 1 (NEW)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 3

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Team

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Adult Beginners

7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Beginners or Intermediate

Wednesday

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Parent &Me (new)

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 6-8 Level 2

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Preschool Beginner 1

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Preschool Beginner 2

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 9-12 Level 1 Cont

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 6-8 level 3

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 9-12 Beginner 1 (New)

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 9-12 Level 4

5:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Team

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Adult Beginner women

7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Adults Intermediate women

Thursday

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 4

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Preschool Beginner 1 (New)

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 9-12 Beginner 1 (New)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 2

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 6

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 6-8 Beginner 1 (New)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 6-8 Level 2

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Team

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Adult Beginners

7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Beginners or Intermediate

Friday

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Preschool Beginner 1

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Preschool Beginner 2

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 1 Cont

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 6-8 Level 2

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Preschool Beginner 1

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Preschool Beginner 2

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 6-8 Beginner 1 (New)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Beginner 1 (New)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 5

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 9-12 Level 4

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Team

Saturday

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. In addition, parents/caregivers of children will be provided with 3 ABA parent training lessons.

Swimming activities will support the development of positive social behavior, turn-taking, communication, and self-esteem.

Sundays | 9 – 10 am (October to March)

Eligibility Criteria:

Children ages 5 – 17 years old
Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and have completed the OPWDD Front Door approval process

Each family participating and consistently attending can participate for up to 3 years. Availability is limited.

Please note, an intake/family support meeting is the first step and a required enrollment step to confirm eligibility for this program. To schedule a time to meet, please use Calendy here.

For more information about Swim ‘n’ Skills, email [email protected] or call (718) 241-3000 ext. 143.

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, spring, and summer are 10-week seasons.

Currently in Spring Session.

Member: 10 Classes for $200
Non-Member: 10 Classes for $250

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.

$300 for 5 Lesson Package
$60 per Session

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.

Learn to Swim

Register for Swim Class

Parent & Me, Preschool, Levels 1-6 Swim classes.

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Swim Class Schedule

Find the right class level, age and swim class times that work for your schedule.

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Private Swim Lesson Sign-up

Please 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.

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PRIVATE 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’ Skills information is here is here.