Swim
“The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.” ― Woodrow Wilson
From synchronized swimming to special-needs lessons, The Riverdale Y’s swim program offers a rich variety of aquatic programs and age-appropriate classes taught by RED CROSS certified instructors. Our aquatics programs range from aqua Zumba to swim team, to lifeguard certification and CPR training.
Swim instruction, based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum, is tailored for all ages, six months to senior, and for all skill and fitness levels. Water safety is emphasized throughout. Take a dip in our heated, 25 yard pool and try it yourself!
The Y’s pool schedule includes dedicated lap swim, gender-specific swim time and open swim. Private and semi-private instruction is available.
Felicha, the Y’s Aquatics director, has more than 20 years’ experience in swim instruction, including aquatics director stints at the Third Avenue YWCA, the Prospect Park YMCA and Pacplex, all…
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Pool Schedule
Sunday
6:30 am - 8:00 am Lap Swim ONLY
8:00 am - 9:30 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
9:30 am - 11:00 am 2 Lanes Swim Academy / 1 Lane Open / 1 Lane Lap
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Swim Academy ONLY (NO Lap or Open Lanes)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 3 Lanes Swim Academy / 1 Lane Lap / NO OPEN LANES
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 2 Lanes Swim Team / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 3 Lanes Swim Team / 1 Lap Lane / NO OPEN LANEs
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WOMEN ONLY 2 Lap Lanes / 2 Open Lanes
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MEN ONLY 2 Lap Lane / 2 Open Lane
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm 2 Lap Lanes / 2 Open Lanes
Monday
5:30 am - 8:00 am LAP SWIM ONLY
8:00 am - 10:15 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
10:15 am - 11:15 am (SENIOR CENTER) 3 Lanes Water Exercise/1 Lap Lane
11:15 am - 4:00 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 Lanes After School Swim / 1 Lap Lane
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Lanes Swim Academy / 2 Lanes Rapids (NO Lap/Open Lane)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Rapids ONLY (NO Lap/ Open Lanes)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm WOMEN ONLY 2 Lanes SAR Girls Swim Team / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 3 Lanes Lap / 1 Lane Open
Tuesday
5:30 pm - 8:00 am Lap Swim ONLY
8:00 am - 10:30 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
10:30 am - 11:30 am 3 Lanes AquaFit w/ Yvette / 1 Lap Lane
11:30 am - 1:00 pm 2 Lap Lanes / 2 Open Lanes
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm WOMEN ONLY 2 Lap Lanes / 2 Open Lanes
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 Lap Lane / 2 Open Lanes
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm After School Swim 2 Lanes / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Open / 1 Lane Lap
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Lap
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 3 Lanes Lap / 1 Lane Open
Wednesday
5:30 am - 8:00 am LAP SWIM ONLY
8:00 am - 10:15 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
10:15 am - 11:15 am (SENIOR CENTER) 1 Lanes Water Exercise/ 1 Lap Lane
11:15 am - 3:30 pm 2 Lane Lap / 2 Lane Open
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 2 Lanes Swim Academy/ 1 Lane Open / 1 Lane Lap
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm After School Swim ONLY ( NO Lap/ Open Lanes)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Lanes Swim Academy / 2 Lanes Rapids (NO LAP/OPEN LANE)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Open ( NO LAP LANES)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2 Lanes Swim Academy / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm 3 Lanes Lap / 1 Lane Open
Thursday
5:30 am - 8:00 am LAP SWIM ONLY
8:00 am - 1:30 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (WOMEN ONLY) 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 Lanes After school Swim/ 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Ripples / 1 Lane Open (NO LAP LANES)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 Lanes Rapids / 1 Lane Lap (NO OPEN LANES)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1 Lane Master's Stroke Clinic / 2 Lanes Rapids / 1 Open Lane
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
8:30 pm - 9:45 pm (MEN ONLY) 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
Friday
5:30 am - 8:00 am LAP SWIM ONLY
8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
9:00 am - 10:00 am 2 Lanes Aqua Fit w. Jackie / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
10:00 am - 10:30 am 2 Lanes Swim Academy / 1 Lane Lap / 1 Lane Open
10:30 am - 11:00 am 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lane Open
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learning Tree NO LAP / OPEN LANES
12:00 pm - 3:45 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lane Open
Saturday
6:30 pm - 9:45 pm 2 Lanes Lap / 2 Lanes Open
