Join your child in the water for our fun-filled Water Baby classes that feature singing and games while teaching important water safety skills.
These classes are taught by patient instructors who specialize in helping our littlest students become safe and comfortable in the water.
Water Babies is for children ages 6 months - 23 months.
Small Group
(1:4 ratio)
$49
30 minutes
$73
45 minutes
Small group lessons have three to four swimmers in a group.
Swimmers are matched up by age and ability. These groups are ideal for swimmers ages four and up, who could swim a small distance on their own.
Level 3 and above.
Adult
$85
45 minutes
We offer adult swim lessons for everyone, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Groups are matched up based on ability.
Our focus is on making beginners feel comfortable in and around the water. Advanced swimmers will focus on cleaning up their stroke technique and form for all five strokes.
If you're an adult who is afraid of the water, for whatever reason, fear no more! We encourage you to join a Private or Semi-Private lesson so our instructors can give you the attention you need to overcome your fear once and for all. You can do this!
Private
$110
30 minutes
$157.50
45 minutes
Private lessons are one-on-one between an instructor and a swimmer.
Penguin City Swim believes that private lessons should be geared towards swimmers who have reservations or fear of the water.
Private lessons are also ideal for swimmers who would like to focus on developing stroke technique.
Semi-Private
(1:2 ratio)
$88
30 minutes
$115.50
45 minutes
Small group lessons have three to four swimmers in a group.
Swimmers are matched up by age and ability. These groups are ideal for swimmers ages four and up, who could swim a small distance on their own.
When entering John Jay College, please bring your government issued ID and provide your name to the front desk personnel. Take elevator to 'C' level.
Adjacent to the pool, there are men’s and women’s locker rooms that are available to all Penguin City Swim swimmers.
Public Transportation and Parking
John Jay College is accessible by subway, bus, or train.
Bus: Take the M57 or M31 to 10th Avenue and 57th Street and walk two blocks north to 59th Street. Turn left and walk half a block west to the main entrance.
Subway: Take N, R, Q to 57th Street & 7th Avenue, walk west to 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.
Parking: There are several pay parking garages along 59th Street between 9th and 11th Avenues.
What We Offer
Penguin City Swim offers 30 and 45 minute private, semi-private, and small group lessons at Riverdale on Monday to Friday 3PM - 7PM, Saturdays and Sundays 10AM - 4PM.
Who Is This Program For?
At Penguin City Swim, we teach the fundamentals and advanced swim strokes for beginners and experienced swimmers. From 6 months old up to adults, our program at our 45th and Lexington location is the perfect place to learn! The pool is a comfortable 86 degrees. This location features a two-lane, 15-yard recreational pool with a 3-foot, 7-inch deep end and a 3-foot, 3-inch shallow end. We provide aqua-tot classes up to swim team clinics at this location.
We also offer classes at our Midtown East location
