Swim Lessons

All children wishing to register for a Swim Lesson must first take a swim test. Registration for testing will open to residents on Mar. 26th. After the swim test, beach staff will be available to assist you in registering for a lesson.

Goals of Lessons
Beekman Recreation Aquatics Department offers affordable Swimming Lessons and a Swim Team so that youth have the opportunity to develop aquatic sports as a lifelong interest and healthy leisure activity.

Values of Lessons
Beekman Rec believes that swimming is an integral part of a child’s summer experience. We take pride in delivering an enjoyable and rewarding swim lesson experience. Our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors by the American Red Cross.

Caregiver & Me Swim Lessons
For non-swimmers! Trained staff will provide assistance in helping you adapt your child to the water prior to them registering for individual swim lessons. Successful completion of this class may qualify a child under the age of 4 for Level 1 Lessons. This decision is at the discretion of the instructor.

Levels 1 - 6
Instruction is offered in Levels 1 through 5 at various times Monday-Friday in two-week sessions. Level 6 is offered in Session 4B. Levels 1-6 meet for 30 minutes. The number of classes per Level depends upon enrollment. Unfortunately, we may have to cancel or combine classes depending upon enrollment. Please see our Registration, Cancellation and Refund Policies for more information. Level 6 is either a Junior Lifeguarding or Swimming for Life will be offered if we receive enough candidates.

Guidelines

• With the exception of "Parent & Me", lessons are available for children ages 4 and up. Please consider your child’s maturity and attention span before signing them up.
• All registrants are required to be pre-tested to determine the appropriate level placement. All level placements are at the discretion of the instructors according to swimmer’s ability and Red Cross guidelines.
• Pre-tests dates will be held afternoons of June 19, 20 & 21 by pre-registration below.
• We do not schedule make-up lessons if the lesson is cancelled for inclement weather, aquatic emergencies, or if your child simply cannot make a lesson. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
• Students are required to have a land-based safety lesson for each Level. In the event of thunder, the safety lesson will be held in lieu of a water-based lesson.
• Lesson sign-ups are closed at 6pm on the Sunday before the Session begins.
• Children can only be signed up for one session at a time. At the completion of a session, the Water Safety Instructor will indicate the level a child may be signed up for should another session of lessons be requested. Sign ups for children IN lessons, for a subsequent lesson, will begin on the second Thursday of the session.

Four Two-week Sessions for Levels 1-6

• Exact times of levels to be determined but they will be scheduled between noon & 2 or 4 & 6 for 30 minutes
• Session 1: June 24-July 5
• Session 2: July 8-July 19
• Session 3: July 22-August 2
• Session 4A: August 5-Aug. 16
• Session 4B: August 12-23

Fees
Resident Members: $25 *
Resident Non-members: $35
Non-Residents: $60
There is a $10 fees to change any registration
*To get the Member Discount, your family must have purchased a Waterfront Membership with, or prior to, the Swim Lesson registration

Multiple Child Discounts*
1st & 2nd child: Full price
3rd child: 25% off
4th child: 50% off
5th child: 75% off
6th child: Free
*Applies to children signed up the SAME session and registering at the same time
*This discount can only be applied in person
*This is discount does not apply to Care-giver/Child Lessons

Swim Testing Registration

• Swim tests are free and must occur prior to registering and paying for Swim Lessons
• The sooner a test is completed, the sooner a person can register for a Lesson date & time
• Registration for test dates and times opens for Residents on May 1 and for Non-Residents on May 15th
• Only Waterfront Members can register for Swim Tests on June 19. Waterfront Membership opens Mar 26.
• Registration for each test date and time ends when full or midnight prior to the test date, whichever comes first

For Additional info on the topics below click here

• Beach Rules
• Tips for Aquatic Activities
• Safety Guidelines
• Safety Drill Closures
• Inclement Weather Beach Policy