Never learned how to swim. I just want to learn enough that I don't drown if there is a flood. Also want to learn how to dive off of cliffs/bridges into water safely.

I live near journal square. Can anyone recommend a good swimming school for adults? Most of the things that I could find were for kids. St. Peter's university has a swimming class, but I am not sure they take in adults.

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Puzzlekitt t1_jcuvt3w wrote on March 19, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Try ymca in union city: https://tgfymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/

IndianSWE OP t1_jcuwmnt wrote on March 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM

That's about an hour away from where I live by the train unfortunately.

Puzzlekitt t1_jcuy4b0 wrote on March 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM

You could try a ymca in nyc.

ilovekitty t1_jcvt4y2 wrote on March 19, 2023 at 11:10 PM

I am in a similar boat about swim school. Adult and comfortable in water, but would love to learn it the right way. After initial research, I found British Swim School which has many locations in the area. They are supposedly slightly more expensive, but I prefer convenience. They have 3 locations in the city including a new one in The Heights.

IndianSWE OP t1_jcvxp4u wrote on March 19, 2023 at 11:44 PM

I am strongly considering them too. How is your experience with them so far?

spiderman1993 t1_jdpnmu1 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 5:04 AM

what are their rates?

ilovekitty t1_jdqrjk1 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Varies by location. You can check here: https://britishswimschool.com

copito454 t1_jcvrofk wrote on March 19, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Newport Swim and Fitness

yucca_beluga t1_jcz1u4d wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:24 PM

NJCU offers adult swimming lessons. I've taken them before and they are solid. The only downside is that they take place during the school year

bodhipooh t1_jd0vcnl wrote on March 21, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Another vote for the YMCA option. Never used it for myself, but did lots of their programs for my daughter when she was younger and always great staff and results. The Chelsea location (YMCA McBurney) is particularly great and a two minute walk from the 14th Street PATH exit.