Purchase College Learn-to-Swim Program

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.

During the School Year, Children’s Group Lessons are offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings 10:00 am through 1:00 pm.

Children’s lessons include Children and Parent Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1-6). Specialty classes—Beginner & Intermediate Adult lessons, Private and Semi-Private lessons, 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. Scuba Diving and Lifeguard certifications are offered several times a year. Summer Session, Children’s Group Lessons ( Levels 1-6) are 2-week intensives, and given Monday through Thursday at 3:30 or 4:30 pm. Parent & Child classes and Levels 1-4 are offered at 9:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morningsdiate. Summer Adult Beginner & Intermediate Lessons are offered on Tuesday and or Thursday evenings. Various discounts are offered each session and ample parking is conveniently located behind the facility.