IMAGINE CLASSES
Our Lessons
At Imagine, you will not find rigid levels and checklist teaching, but rather lessons that are constantly adapted and structured around the fluid development of every young swimmer. We strive for 30 "active" minutes. In too many programs, children are sitting on the sidelines for large portions of lessons, regardless of the activity.
The "Classic" Imagine class, for children 3 years and older, has a 1:4, 1:2 or 1:1 teacher/student ratio. We believe this class size provides the highest quality atmosphere for both skill development and social interaction. Scroll down to learn about Parent & me lessons for children under 3.
*All trials are taken in a class that you plan on keeping on a weekly basis. Drop-in lessons can be scheduled by emailing info@imagineswimming.com.
TUITION:
Regular Class: $59 per class. All scheduled lessons billed monthly.
Semi-Private: $89/class, per child. All scheduled lessons billed monthly.
Private: $178 per class. All scheduled lessons billed monthly.
REGISTRATION FEE
$59 (paid after trial upgrade). Billed annually.
Parent & Me
Imagine's Parent & Me program begins at 4-months and continues until children turn three. Within this time period, parents are present in the water, guiding children into the aquatic world. Teaching basic water comfort and instinctual safety forms the core of these early lessons. Our Parent & Me classes are also musically-themed, as we introduce the rhythm and timing of basic movements in the water. These lessons take place at our Flagship pools (4 months - 36 months), and may include up to 6 children.
*All trials are taken in a class that you plan on keeping on a weekly basis. Drop-in lessons can be scheduled by emailing info@imagineswimming.com.
Weekly Tuition
Like our regular lessons, these classes are $59 per class.
REGISTRATION FEE
$59 (paid after trial upgrade). Billed annually.
Baby Splash
For infants ages 8 weeks to 4 months, we offer Baby Splash classes. This program is designed to orient parents and infants to the water together, in a soothing, low-pressure environment.
Early, consistent exposure to the water can significantly speed up a little swimmer's learning curve. Studies show that early infant swimming lessons offer many other benefits as well, including accelerated brain development, early socialization, and improved motor coordination.
*An adult caregiver must enter the water with each infant. All trials are taken in a class that you plan on keeping on a weekly basis. Drop-in lessons can be scheduled by emailing info@imagineswimming.com.
WEEKLY TUITION
$30
Intensive Lessons
Imagine's 'Intensive Lessons' are 60-minute classes offered on holidays and school breaks, making them an excellent opportunity to keep your child active on days off from school. Similar to our regular lessons, but super-sized to an hour, our goal is to enhance every swimmers' comfort and ability in the water.
Once younger, less experienced children gain the trust and confidence to work with our instructors, more technical skills are introduced, with a focus on breath control, body position, and propulsion in the water. For children who already have a solid swimming foundation, technique and endurance is also a theme of intensive classes.
Spring 2025
- Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th
- Monday, May 26th
- Thursday, June 5th-Friday, June 6th
Summer 2025
All sessions below are Monday-Friday, unless otherwise noted:
- Week of June 16th
- Week of June 23rd
- Week of June 30th (Monday-Thursday only)
- Week of July 7th
- Week of July 14th
- Week of July 21st
- Week of July 28th
- Week of August 4th
- Week of August 11th
- Week of August 18th
- Week of August 25th
Class times are as follows:
9:00-10:00am
10:00-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm
Who: Ages 3 and up of all abilities are welcome at each pool. Classes are grouped by age/experience with no more than four children per instructor.
Tuition: $106/child for each single-day intensive offering.
$212/child for the two-day session on June 5th and 6th.
$424/child for the four-day session the week of June 30th.
$500/child for each Monday-Friday session.
If you're unable to find anything that suits your schedule, please email specialprograms@imagineswimming.com so our office team can double check the schedule for you.
Summer Camp
Camp Imagine is a multi activity day camp held at our Crown Heights Armory location with a special focus on aquatics. Campers of all swim abilities will get ten hours of water time over the course of the week where they will focus on building confidence and skill in the pool and like our year round swim lesson program, all participants will be grouped by age and experience during instructional swim sessions. Whether your child is learning to float or perfecting their strokes, our instructors will maintain a safe, fun, supportive, and encouraging environment. In addition to daily swim instruction, children will also participate in active team building exercises and field sports at the Major Owens Community Center, arts and crafts, as well as a daily trip to Mt. Prospect Park playground in Prospect Park.
When: Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm on the following dates:
- Week 1: July 7 – July 11
- Week 2: July 14 – July 18
- Week 3: July 21 – July 25
- Week 4: July 28 – August 1
- Week 5: August 4 – August 8
- Week 6: August 11 – August 15
- Week 7: August 18 – August 22
- Week 8: August 25 – August 29
Where: The Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center at 1561 Bedford Ave. in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Who: Ages 6-12
Tuition:
- Tier 1: $1,249/week (any single-week registration)
- Tier 2: $1,099/week (2-4 week total week registration)
- Tier 3: $999/week (5-9 total week registration)
- Tier 4: $899/week (10+ week registration)
*The tiers above represent a frequency and sibling discount. For example, if two children register for 3 weeks each, they will fall into tier 3 and their family will receive a rate of $1,000/week as they will be registered for 6 total weeks.
If you're interested in registering your children for camp, please click HERE to complete this form and a member of Imagine's office staff will be in touch soon or click below for more information.
SQUAD
Imagine's SQUAD program is geared towards swimmers between the ages of 10-17 who are interested in working out a few days a week but not prepared to commit to the full immersion of club swimming with our Manhattan Makos team. The goal of the SQUAD program will be to continue refining strokes, build endurance, and general fitness in the water, in a fun, pressure-free setting that is not focused on the destination of swim meets and racing.
Schedule:
Crown Heights SQUAD Schedule:
Wednesday: 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday: 5:30-6:30pm
Friday: 5:30-6:30pm
TriBeCa BMCC SQUAD Schedule as of Tuesday, March 4th:
Tuesday: 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday: 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday: 5:30-6:30pm
Attendance:
SQUAD members may attend as many practices as they'd like, however, the minimal requirement is one workout per week.
Tuition:
The membership fee for this program is $354/month.
Skateboarding
Launched in 2021 Imagine Skateboarding offers skateboard instruction for absolute beginners up to expert rippers. Outdoor open sessions are available in Tribeca and the Upper West Side April-December. Pickup/dropoff service is available year-round for intensive sessions at Substance Indoor Skatepark.
Book an open group or private session at Pier 25 Skatepark in Tribeca or Kessler Skatepark on the Upper West Side, or email us at skate@imagineswimming.com for more details or to book an Imagine at Home or Intensive session.
*All skaters must provide their own skateboard and helmet
Pricing:
- Open Sessions (40 minutes)
Private $120
Group $40 per skater - Intensive Sessions (3 hour)
Private: $250
Group (up to 3: $150 each skater - Imagine at Home Session (1 hour)
Private: $250
Group (up to 4): $300
Imagine Surfing
Imagine is now offering surf lessons and coaching for our NYC friends.
Learn to catch waves with us this summer in Rockaway Beach, go on a full-day surf trip locally to find some rights, or let us plan a Central American strike mission for you!
Beginner Surf Lessons
(Available May-October in Rockaway)
Our 1 on 1 or 2 student per coach beginner sessions are a great way to learn to catch waves.
With a focus on safety, reading waves, and paddling; our goal is to get you paddling in and catching waves on your own as quickly as possible.
Pricing:
- Private:
$125 for a 1-hour session - Semi-Private:
$75 for each surfer for 1 hour
Foam longboards and 3/2 wetsuits are provided for all beginner sessions.
Intermediate to Advanced Coaching
(Available year-round in Rockaway)
Already catching waves on your own? Book some coaching sessions for yourself or a group of friends. We will have you charging faster down the line, finding better sections, and making more critical turns in no time.
Pricing
- Private:
$100 for a 1 hour session
$150 for a 2 hour session. - Semi Private:
$75 each surfer for 1 hour
$100 per surfer for a 2 hour session - Group of 3 or 4 surfers:
$50 per surfer for 1 hour
$75 per surfer for a 2 hour session.
*Imagine does not provide surfboards for Intermediate and expert sessions.
Cold Water Reminder: Bring your own cool/cold-water wetsuit, gloves, and booties for all sessions from November through April.
Rentals available at Breakwater Surf Shop (Beach 67th, Rockaway). 3/2 Wetsuits can be provided for all sessions starting in May through October.
For more information or to Book your session now, email surf@imagineswimming.com
Adult Lessons
Imagine's adult swim lessons are 30-minute group, private or semi-private weekly classes, structured around your specific needs - whether it's getting over fundamental fears of the water or fine-tuning your strokes for competition.
In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing a love of the water is therapeutic, and evokes a sense of calm. Swimming is also a great way to achieve a full-body workout while reducing any physical stress on your bones, joints, and muscles. Enjoyment of the water is a must for swimmers of all ages and body types, and particularly beneficial for people with arthritis.
*All trials are taken in a class that you plan on keeping on a weekly basis. Drop-in lessons can be scheduled by emailing info@imagineswimming.com.
WEEKLY TUITION
Regular group lessons (4 swimmers per instructor): $59/class.
Semi-private lessons: $89/class.
Private lessons: $178/class.
Please note that at this time, we are only able to offer group lessons for adults at the Armory pool in Crown Heights.
Community Classes
Community Classes, offered at our TriBeCa Flagship are an excellent option for those who are unable to commit to weekly lessons or interested in adding a second or third lesson per week to their swimmer's schedule. Held on weekday mornings, these classes offer our same high-quality instruction when the pool is not as busy on the following days and times:
Wed 11:30 AM – 3 & Up
Thurs 10:30 AM – Parent & Me (Under 3)
Fri 11:00 AM – 3 & Up
WEEKLY TUITION
$30 per class.
Register via your Parent Portal or book up to four consecutive classes by visiting the front desk or contacting us at 212-253-9650 or info@imagineswimming.com.
Lap Swimming & Family Swim
At The Tribeca Flagship
Weekend Family Swim hours are limited to families currently enrolled in Imagine Swimming lessons, as well as Independence Plaza residents.
Family swim is free for enrolled students, their parents or guardians, and siblings only. Extended family members must pay for entry.
Independence Plaza Residents, $21 per visit, or $87 per month for unlimited Lap & Family Swim membership.
Family Swim - Available Saturday - Sunday: 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. *Last entry 7:30 P.M.
Lap Swim - Available Monday - Friday: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 7:00-9:00 P.M. (Last entry 8:15 P.M) Saturday - Sunday: 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
At The Upper West Side Flagship
Lap Swimming is a great way to work out, heal from injuries, or relax before or after a long day at work. Our pool is a perfect temperature for swimming year-round and our reservation system ensures that there is plenty of space to swim.
Family swim is free for enrolled students, their parents or guardians, and siblings only. Extended family members must pay for entry.
Family Swim Hours
Saturday - Sunday 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Last entry by 7:30PM)
Lap Swim Hours
Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 9:00AM (last entry by 8:45 AM), 6:45PM - 8:15PM (last entry by 8:00 PM)
Saturdays, Sundays 7:00AM - 8:00AM
*Extended weekday times: Tuesday/Thursday 9:00AM-10:00AM*
*These will not be available during school breaks, when we hold Intensive Swim Camps. Please see dates here or scroll up on this page.
RESERVATION SYSTEM
Advanced reservations are available for the weekday lap swim sessions but are not required. Swimmers can reserve 30 minutes each morning, and 30 minutes each evening. If no one is waiting to swim, you are welcome to swim longer, up until the end of each session.
You can make reservations up to one week in advance. 'Last entry' times will be 15 minutes before the end of each session; in other words, you must book a reservation and arrive at the pool no later than 8:45 AM weekday mornings, and 8:00 PM weekday evenings. We ask that swimmers arrive no more than 5 minutes before their reservations, and leave within 5 minutes after completing their swim.
Please be courteous to your fellow swimmers by only reserving times you are very likely to attend. We request that any cancelations be made in your "Parent Portal" with at least 1 hour's notice, ideally as much notice as possible. This opens the spot for other lap swimmers.
RESTRICTIONS
Must be 15 years old or older
Memberships are for individual persons only. Additional family members can create separate profiles on the same account or create their own individual accounts but must purchase memberships separately.
Membership Rates
Regular Rate: $124/month.
Senior Rate: $93/month. (65+).
Resident Rate: $87/month. (Must be a full-time resident of 752 West End Avenue. Residency must be confirmed by building management).
All memberships are subject to a $50 enrollment fee. (This is not an annual fee.) Memberships can be discontinued at any time during the current billing period. Re-enrollment will incur an additional enrollment fee.
Drop-In Rates
Regular Rate: $25/swim.
Senior rate: $18.75/swim.
Resident: $17.50/swim.
Family Swim (for families with children under 15)
Pricing
Families enrolled in lessons - No fee
Adults - $20 per visit*
Children 3 years and older - $5 per visit
Children under 3 years old - Complimentary
*Each adult may have up to two children in the pool with them at one time.
Imagine Swimming Code of Conduct
- Speak in respectful tones, refrain from the use of vulgar or derogatory language, and dress appropriately.
- Resolve conflicts in a respectful, honest, and caring manner. Threats, threatening gestures, and physical or verbal abuse are prohibited.
- Contact of a sexual nature is prohibited on Imagine Swimming premises.
- Respect the property of others. Do not engage in theft or destruction.
- The use, sale, dispensing, or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics, or the unsanctioned use of alcohol or marijuana on Imagine Swimming premises, is prohibited.
- Please adhere to all New York City COVID-19 mandates. Stay home if you are sick or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
At The Crown Heights Armory
Lap Swimming is a great way to work out, heal from injuries, or relax before or after a long day at work. Our pool is a perfect temperature for swimming year-round and our reservation system ensures that there is plenty of space to swim.
Family swim is free for enrolled students, their parents or guardians, and siblings only. Extended family members must pay for entry.
MOCC Fitness Center Member Hours
- Monday Lap Swim 8-10AM, 7-8PM
- Tuesday Lap Swim 8:30-9:30AM, 7:30-8PM
- Wednesday Lap Swim 7:30-9:30AM, 7-8:30PM
- Thursday Lap Swim 8-10AM, 6:30-7:30PM
- Friday Lap Swim 8-10AM, 7-8PM
Imagine Swimming Lap Swim Member/Single Visit Pass Hours
- Monday Lap Swim 7-10AM, 12-2PM, 6-8PM
- Tuesday Lap Swim 7-9:30AM, 6-8PM
- Wednesday Lap Swim 7-9:30AM, 6:30-8:30PM
- Thursday Lap Swim 7-10AM, 12-2PM, 6:30-7:30PM
- Friday Lap Swim 7-10AM, 12-2PM 6:30-8PM
- Saturday Lap Swim 7:30AM-8AM, Family Swim (families with children only) 5PM-7PM
- Sunday Lap Swim 7:30AM-8AM, Family Swim (families with children only) 5PM-7PM
*Lap swim schedule is subject to change.
Monthly memberships or single-visit passes must be purchased through Imagine Swimming to access these hours.
**Courtesy Lanes are additional lanes that may be added to lap swim during times when space is available and are not guaranteed.
PRICING
| Monthly Lap Membership | $124/month |
| Lap Swim, Single Visit | $25/session |
| Income-Based Discount, Monthly Membership | $24.80/month * |
| Income-Based Discount, Single Visit | $5/session * |
| MOCC Fitness Center Member - CB9 resident & Senior Citizen | During designated FITNESS CENTER MEMBER hours only, no fee. |
FAMILY SWIM
- Saturdays - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sundays - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PRICING
| Families enrolled in lessons | No fee |
| Adults | $20 per visit |
| Children 3 years and older | $5 per visit |
| Adults, Income-Based Discount | $4 per visit * |
| Children 3+, Income-Based Discount | $1 per visit * |
| Lap Swim Members | Members free, non-member family members must pay the fees listed above. |
POOL RULES
- Family swim is for recreational swim only, not lap swim or swim lessons, and is restricted to families with children.
- Family swim is free for enrolled students, their parents or guardians, and siblings only. Extended family members must pay for entry.
- Each adult may have a maximum of two children in the water with them at one time, for safety reasons.
- All bathers must shower before entering the pool. Wet bathers are not permitted in the bleacher area. Food, drink, glass, street shoes, strollers, running, & horseplay is prohibited. Inflatable floatation devices or toys are not allowed in the pool. All bathers must be wearing proper bathing attire to enter the water. Regular street clothes and underwear worn in place of a bathing suit is not permitted. See sign on the pool deck for other important pool rules.
- An adult must be in the water with all children under the age of 12, and any children who have not passed the swim test.
- All swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards continuously and tread water for 60 seconds without flotation devices or swim aids in order to be allowed in the deep end.
- Swim time is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting to access the pool.
- All individuals must follow pool rules, COVID safety measures, and the directions of Imagine lifeguards and other staff. Failure to do so may result in immediate removal from the pool.
- No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason.
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