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Swim Lessons

Block Two Swim Lessons Monday, November 4–Saturday, December 14, 2024 (No Lessons: CCS Varsity Swim Meets (dates TBD), November 11, and November 25-30)

Block Three Swim Lessons Monday, January 6-Thursday, February 13, 2025. (No Lessons: January 20, January 29, February 15, CCS Varsity Swim Meets (dates TBD), or when Cooperstown Central School snow day or early dismissal).

Swim Lesson Registration: Online registration begins Thursday, January 2, at 8:30am. You (and your child) must have an active online account through the member portal or the Clark Sports Center App.

Registration Note: In order to qualify for member registration, the participant must be an active member at the time of registration for lessons. IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT THIS BE DONE AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO LESSON SIGN-UP DATES. Please contact the Main Desk at (607) 547-2800 with any registration questions.

Swimming lessons are offered for youth of all ages and abilities, preschool – high school. Lessons are free and for members only. Class space may be limited, especially in the beginning levels. There will be no “drop-ins” allowed at lessons.

To find out where your child should be in swimming lessons, please refer to the class descriptions section below or call the Aquatics Department (Lisa or Lindsey), (607) 547-2800, to talk about your child’s ability and to schedule a swim test, if needed.

Swimmers must use the appropriate locker rooms to change for lessons. Parents and spectators are not allowed on the pool deck during lessons, please use the balcony to watch. Please arrive on time.

For more information, contact the Aquatics Office at (607) 547-2800, ext. 114.

School Age Member Swim Lessons

School Age: Grades K-12

Afterschool Swim Lessons

  • Tuesdays, 3:30-4:00pm – Level 1

Evening Swim Lessons

School Age Swim Lessons (K-18)

  • Level 1
    • Tuesdays, 5:30-6:00pm
  • Level 2
    • Tuesdays, 6:00-6:30pm
  • Level 3
    • Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00pm

Saturday Morning Swim Lessons

Preschool Swim Lessons: 6 months–5 years of age (Not entering Kindergarten in the fall)

  • Parent and Child 1
    • 9:00-9:30am
  • Parent and Child 2
    • 9:30-10:00am
  • Parent and Child 3
    • 10:00-10:30am
  • Ducks
    • 10:30-11:00am
  • Frogs
    • 11:00-11:30am
  • Dolphins
    • 11:00-11:30am

School Age Swim Lessons (K-18)

  • Level 1
    • 8:30-9:00am
    • 11:30am-12:00pm
  • Level 2
    • 10:00-10:30am
  • Level 3
    • 9:30-10:00am
  • Level 4, 5 & 6
    • 9:00-9:30am

Adult Group Swim Lessons

  • Adult
    • Saturdays 10:30-11:00am

Class Descriptions:
Learn to Swim Levels – Parent and Child  (PDF, 59.3KB)

Learn to Swim Levels – Child (PDF, 54.8KB)

Learn to Swim Levels – Preschool 3-5 Years (PDF, 50.4KB)