Swim Programs

Weekend Group Lessons
Private Lesson Packages

Weekend Group Lessons

Dwight's weekend group lessons are taught by certified, experienced swim professionals in our world-class, 25-yard, six-lane pool on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Our swim classes are open to all. Registration for Fall 2021 sessions will begin on Friday, September 10. Please be advised that proof of vaccination is required for those ages 12 and up to enter our facility.

Fall Session (5 lessons):

$200
Saturdays, September 25-October 23; Sundays September 26-October 24
Discounted group lessons are available for residents of 1199 housing, please email Miguel Rodriguez, Aquatics Manager, at mrodriguez@dwight.edu

Swim Levels and Lesson Times
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Swim Levels and Lesson Times

Tadpoles A and B (Intro to swimming and returning beginner, ages 3-5): Saturday, 10-10:30 am | Sunday, 12-12:30 pm

This class will introduce your child to basic water skills, including bubble blowing, front and back float, and how to feel comfortable in water.

Sea Turtle (Beginner, ages 5-6): Saturday, 10:45-11:30 am | Sunday, 11-11:45 am

This program will build on basic water skills with an emphasis on floating without help and the basics of freestyle.

Starfish (Advanced Beginner, ages 6-11): Saturday, 11:45 am-12:30 pm | Sunday, 10-10:45 am

This class builds on our Sea Turtle class but with more emphasis on independent swimming.

Lionfish (Intermediate, ages 6-11): Saturday, 10-10:45 am | Sunday, 1-1:45 pm

This program coordinated freestyle for 25 meters. It will also be an introduction to other strokes.

Spearfish (Intermediate 2, ages 6-11): Saturday, 10:45-11:30 am

This course is for swimmers competent in more than one stroke. The focus will be on building swimming endurance and learning all strokes.

Firefish (Intermediate 3, ages 8-14): Saturday, 11:45 am-12:30 pm

This course is for competent swimmers working toward swimming longer distances, improving endurance, and advancing all strokes.

Adult Beginner (Beginner, ages 18, and up): Saturday, 11:45-12:30 am | Sunday, 1-1:45 pm

This class is designed for adult swimmers with little to no experience in the water. We will work to help adults conquer their fear of swimming and introduce basic concepts of stroke technique and water safety.

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Private Lesson Packages

Private lessons (45 min) with an instructor are available to swimmers at least three years old on the same day and time each week.

Fall availability:

Fridays 5-6:45 pm, September 24-October 22
Saturdays 1-2:30 pm, September 25-October 23
Sundays 1:45-2:30 pm, September 26-October 24

Choose a package:

Five pack of lessons: $400

How to Schedule Lessons

To schedule a private swim lesson, please complete this form. Contact Miguel Rodriguez, Aquatics Manager, mrodriguez@dwight.edu, with any questions.

Please note that the Dwight School Athletic Center holds the right to change swim instructors without notice.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that we do not reschedule lessons and do not offer makeup lessons. If for any reason, you need to cancel your lesson, we require 24-hour notice. We will issue a 60% refund per session to your account. If we must cancel a lesson for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund.

If you need to cancel a lesson, please email Miguel Rodriguez, Aquatics Manager, at mrodriguez@dwight.edu.