When is the best time for your child to start swimming? The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that lessons begin at age 1, but infants as young as six months old can participate in classes that acclimate them to the water. Here are a few options in Central New York:
Champions Fitness Center
Classes offered: Children’s swim lessons.
Where: 7687 Frontage Road, Cicero.
More information: championsfitness.com/services.
City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs
Classes offered: Children’s swim lessons.
Where: 7687 Frontage Road, Cicero.
More information: championsfitness.com/services.
Elevate Fitness
Classes offered: Parent & Child (9 months-4 years); Introduction to Water Skills (ages 4+); Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 5+); and Stroke Development & Improvement.
Where: 5791 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse (DeWitt location). 7455 Morgan Road, Liverpool (Liverpool location).
More information: elevatesyracuse.com/swim-lessons.
Jewish Community Center of Syracuse
Classes offered: Parent & Child (9 months-4 years); Introduction to Water Skills (ages 4+); Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 5+); and Stroke Development & Improvement.
Where: 5791 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse (DeWitt location). 7455 Morgan Road, Liverpool (Liverpool location).
More information: elevatesyracuse.com/swim-lessons.
Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Campus
Classes offered: Parent & Child (9 months-4 years); Introduction to Water Skills (ages 4+); Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 5+); and Stroke Development & Improvement.
Where: 5791 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse (DeWitt location). 7455 Morgan Road, Liverpool (Liverpool location).
More information:elevatesyracuse.com/swim-lessons.
Sitrin Health Care Center
Classes offered: Aqua Tots (infants and toddlers).
Where: 2050 Tilden Ave., New Hartford.
More information: sitrin.com/community/wellness.
YMCA of Central New York
Classes offered: Swim Starters (parent and children ages 6 months-3 years); Swim Basics (preschool, school-aged children, and teens); and Swim Strokes (preschool, school-aged children, and teens).
Where: The YMCA has locations around Central New York.
More information: ymcacny.org/programs/swimming.
