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Top Swimming Lessons for Long Island Kids

Goldfish Swim Schools' three locations offer programs for children as young as 4 months. Photo courtesy of the school
Goldfish Swim Schools' three locations offer programs for children as young as 4 months. Photo courtesy of the school
8/14/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Indoor swimming lessons are a great way to ensure kids are safe and can enjoy year-round fun at Long Island’s world-class beaches and pools. From private swimming lessons to classes in community pools, there are plenty of destinations for indoor lessons. The great thing about these pools is that when summer is gone, kids can continue lessons, adding to their skills.

Find more classes and enrichment opportunities in our directory.

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Indoor Swimming Lessons for Kids Across Long Island

Goldfish Swim School

Various LI locations
This facility offers swim programs for children from 4 months to 12 years of age. Offerings include daily classes designed to get kids water-ready in a short time in a pool that's heated to 90 degrees. READ MORE

YMCA of Long Island - Swim Programs

Various LI locations
As a leading provider in swim lessons, YMCA of Long Island's program focuses on keeping kids safe in and around the water with an emphasis on the true progression of swimming. READ MORE

-- Saf-T-Swim

Various LI locations
Baby-and-me classes are geared to parents of children ages 2 months to 3 years and help develop muscle strength and coordination plus basic survival swim skills including buoyancy, breathing, arm and leg motion, and survival floats. Small-group and private lessons are offered.  READ MORE
Goldfish Swim School's Jump Start program gets kids water ready in a hurry. Photo courtesy of the school
Goldfish Swim School's Jump Start program gets kids water ready in a hurry. Photo courtesy of the school

Indoor Swimming Lessons for Kids in Nassau County

Long Island Swim School

Garden City, Syosset
Long Island Swim School teaches a skills-based curriculum in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Class sizes are limited and available for toddlers through young adults, as well as groups. READ MORE

Nassau County Aquatics Center

East Meadow
The aquatic center in Eisenhower Park offers American Red Cross-certified swim lessons for children ages 6 months through teens. Lessons are offered only to Nassau County residents with a Leisure Pass. There is a 1:6 student-to-instructor ratio. READ MORE

Sid Jacobson JCC - Classes

East Hills
Sid Jacobson JCC offers after-school enrichment programs, aquatics, sports programs, and more for the entire community from babies through adults. The JCC's Kroll Family Aquatics Center also offers family swim time by reservation on the weekends. READ MORE

Hofstra University

Hempstead
Hofstra University’s Saturday Classes for Young People program offers swim lessons for kids from beginner to advanced levels.  READ MORE
Kids can be introduced to the water at the School of Fish and Scuba in Rocky Point. Photo courtesy of the school
Kids can be introduced to the water at the School of Fish and Scuba in Rocky Point. Photo courtesy of the school

Indoor Swimming Lessons for Kids in Suffolk County

School of Fish Swim and Scuba

Rocky Point
This school teaches swim classes year-round. Children must be potty-trained (swim diapers are not permitted). All instructors are Red Cross certified, and swimming lessons are sold in packages of six half-hour private lessons. There are never more than four students and four teachers in the water for instruction, and parents may watch from a viewing area that includes a fully stocked playroom. READ MORE

Other Options for Indoor Swimming Lessons on Long Island

UrSwim

Huntington
If you have a residential pool or access to a private pool, you can schedule a UrSwim instructor to come to you. Owner Marina Mentzel has developed a program for personal swim coaches to provide individual or group lessons catering to all ages from babies to adults. UrSwim also offers lifeguards for hire for private events and American Red Cross certification courses. It currently serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties, plus Fairfield, Connecticut. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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