Aquatics

AQUATICS AT THE H.E.S.

PAIRING RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY, THE H.E.S. AQUATICS DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.

Whether you’re interested in a quick dive into the pool or hoping to develop your swimming skills, the H.E.S. AQUATICS PROGRAM works with all ages and skill levels pairing recreation, education, and safety.

Activities are as varied as the swimmers we welcome to our facility.

Activities include:

Open time for those stepping in for an adult swim
Co-ed and gender based time time options
Custom-tailored instructional swim classes
Participatory parent-child swim
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 those from the United States Swimming Organization and the Red Cross, providing our patrons with combined and individual decades of experience.

For more information about Aquatics at the H.E.S. please contact Vlad Frankel at 718.241.3000 ext 140

General Pool Schedule

Effective Nov 1 - Dec 1, 2019

GENERAL POOL SCHEDULE

Caps must be worn if the hair is shoulder length
Swimming specific bathing suits must be worn
Adults only in the sauna (18 years or older)
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

7:00 am - 9:00 am Men, Open Swim, Laps

9:00 am - 10:00 am Swim N' Skills

10:00 am - 12:15 pm General, Open Swim, Swim Classes

12:20 pm - 1:55 pm Women's Swim, Open Swim, Women's Classes

2:00 pm - 6:35 pm Swim Classes

6:40 pm - 8:00 pm Women's Swim

8:05 pm - 9:30 pm Men's Swim

Monday

7:30 am - 11:30 am General, Open Swim, Laps

11:30 am - 2:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps

3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Classes

7:35 pm - 9:30 pm Women's Swim, Open Swim, Women's Classes

9:30 pm - 10:15 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

Tuesday

7:30 am - 9:00 am Men's, Open Swim, Laps

9:00 am - 10:30 am General, Open Swim, Laps

10:30 am - 2:00 pm Women, Open Swim, Laps

3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Classes

7:20 pm - 8:30 pm Men's Swim, Open Swim, Men's Classes

8:30 pm - 9:45 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

Wednesday

7:30 am - 9:00 am General, Open Swim, Laps

9:00 am - 10:30 am Women, Open Swim, Laps

10:30 am - 12:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Classes

7:05 pm - 9:00 pm Women's Swim, Open Swim, Women's Classes

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

Thursday

7:30 am - 8:30 am General, Open Swim, Laps

8:30 am - 10:00 am Women's Swim, Open Swim, Laps

10:00 am - 12:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Women's Swim, Open Swim, Laps

3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Classes

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm General, Open Swim, Co-ed Classes

8:30 pm - 10:15 pm Men's Swim, Open Swim, Laps, Men's Classes

Friday

7:00 am - 9:30 am Women's Swim, Open Swim, Laps

9:30 am - 12:00 pm General, Open Swim, Laps

3:15 pm - 7:00 pm Swim Classes

Saturday

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

The H.E.S. Learn To Swim Program is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Our experienced American Red Cross certified instructors are dedicated to teach all students to be safe and proficient in the water. After students progress and develop through our introductory swim school, they then have the opportunity to try out for our Jr. & Sr. Swim Teams.

All students are arranged by age and skill level and placed into small groups to maximize individual, one-on-one attention. Classes are held in our newly renovated, heated Olympic sized pool. If you are a beginner or a swimmer who would like to improve their abilities, then the H.E.S. Swimming School is the place for you.

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.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SWIM LEVELS AND FALL 2019 CLASS SCHEDULE

OPWDD SWIM ‘N’ SKILLS

Swimming Program for children ages 4-15 who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and meet OPWDD’s eligibility requirements.

Each child will receive individualized swim instruction and an individual counselor. Parents will receive ABA training and optional swim time with children.

Swimming activities will target encouragement of positive social behavior, including sharing, language growth and self-esteem.

The 2019-2020 Swim N’ Skills Calendar is as follows:

November 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th
December 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd
January 5th |12th | 19th | 26th
February 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd
March 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
April 5th

AQUATICS AT THE H.E.S.

PAIRING RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY, THE H.E.S. AQUATICS DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.

Whether you’re interested in a quick dive into the pool or hoping to develop your swimming skills, the H.E.S. AQUATICS PROGRAM works with all ages and skill levels pairing recreation, education, and safety.

Activities are as varied as the swimmers we welcome to our facility.

Activities include:

Open time for those stepping in for an adult swim

Co-ed and gender based time time options

Custom-tailored instructional swim classes

Participatory parent-child swim

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 those from the United States Swimming Organization and the Red Cross, providing our patrons with combined and individual decades of experience.

General Pool Schedule

Effective Nov 1 - Dec 1, 2019

GENERAL POOL SCHEDULE

Caps must be worn if the hair is shoulder length

Swimming specific bathing suits must be worn

Adults only in the sauna (18 years or older)

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**

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

PRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP LESSONS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SWIM LEVELS AND FALL 2019 CLASS SCHEDULE

OPWDD SWIM ‘N’ SKILLS

Swimming Program for children ages 4-15 who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and meet OPWDD’s eligibility requirements.

Each child will receive individualized swim instruction and an individual counselor. Parents will receive ABA training and optional swim time with children.

Swimming activities will target encouragement of positive social behavior, including sharing, language growth and self-esteem.

The 2019-2020 Swim N’ Skills Calendar is as follows:

November 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th December 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd January 5th |12th | 19th | 26th February 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd March 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th April 5th

The schedule is subject to change

November 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th
December 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd
January 5th |12th | 19th | 26th
February 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd
March 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th
April 5th