NYC Parks will offer free Learn to Swim classes for toddlers (1 1/2 to 5 years old) and children (6 to 17 years old) at the pools in the Navy Yard and Gowanus this summer. Weekday morning sessions will be held during July and August.
- Session 1: July 6 – July 19
- Session 2: July 21 – August 3
- Session 3: August 7 – August 18
- Advance Session: August 21 -August 25
You can register your child in the online lottery now. Lottery registration will end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 25 for Session 1, noon on Monday, July 10 for Session 2, noon on Monday, July 31 for Session 3, and noon on Monday, August 14 for Advance learn to swim. You will be notified by email of the lottery results no later than Tuesday, June 27 for Session 1, Wednesday, July 12 for Session 2, and Wednesday, August 2 for Session 3. You can register your children for up to 3 sessions. If you don’t get a spot, your child will be wait-listed.
Your child must be 1.5 years of age on the first day of class in order to participate in the children’s program. You must bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate or an equivalent document on the day of the first class to show proof of age.
Locations:
Commodore Barry at Flushing and Park Avenues at the Navy Yard.
Douglas and DeGraw Third Avenue and Nevins Street in Gowanus.
