A: The City Swim Project offers swim programming at several locations. Some are open to the public, while others are open only to families that are members/students of the city/town/organization/school.

We offer free or reduced membership for families based on income or proof of financial assistance. To be eligible, provide one of the documents listed below with your registration application. For more information, download the City Swim Project’s Membership Fee Structure.

• A copy of your current 1040 Federal Tax Return with Social Security Numbers removed, will be used to appropriately determine membership fee costs. If your household income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, lessons are free.
• Swim lessons are free if a photocopy of an approved letter from a financial assistance program is provided, such as:
  • Aid to Families with Dependent Children
  • Social Security Disability Insurance
  • Food Stamps
  • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Women, Infant and Children’s Program
  • Medicaid
  • Children’s Health Insurance Plan
  • Section 8 Public Housing
  • Home Energy Assistance Program
  • Direct Notification Letter from NYS for Free/Reduced Lunch

If you do not qualify for any of the standards above, you will be required to provide payment for each registered child. Cost per child is listed on this link. Your adjusted household income on your IRS 1040 Tax Form will determine the cost of membership.

The days that lessons are offered vary based on the location. View locations and schedules.

One lesson per week is allowed pending approval of Learn-to-Swim Director

A: Every child learns at a different pace. While each level of the City Swim Project has curriculum and benchmarks, no timeline can be provided to achieve swimming competence.