Bayonne Recreation Division will offer various swim lessons for, boys and girls, ages 3 to 21. The Division of Recreation has three different swim programs – Beginner, Parent & Me and Special Needs. Each program will include education in water safety, as well as swim technique. The lessons will be available this summer at the DiDomenico Municipal Pool at 16th Street Park.
Beginner Lessons (ages 4-14) start on June 26 and will run through August 4. Each lesson will last for 40 minutes, once a week, for six weeks. Lessons will take place on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Students will have the option of selecting one of the three days offered. Four lifeguards will be assigned for each lesson. There will be a 1 to 8 ratio of instructors to students. The cost of the six-week program is $110.00 per student. For families, a discount is given for the second child ($75.00) and the third child is free.
Parent & Me Lessons (ages 2-3) start on June 9. The program is an excellent opportunity for a parent/guardian to spend quality time together while easing their child into the water with support and confidence. Each lesson will last for 30 minutes, for six (6) weeks, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Four lifeguards will be assigned for each lesson. There will be a 1 to 8 ratio of instructors to parents/students. The cost of the program for a parent/guardian and 1 child is $75. A parent/guardian must accompany their child in the water.
Special Needs Lessons (ages 4-21) start July 11 and take place on Mondays at 5:45 p.m. Each lesson will last for 30 minutes, for six weeks. Four lifeguards will be assigned for each lesson.
There is no cost for the special needs swimming.
For further information, please contact Pete Amadeo at (201) 858-6129 or email bayonnerec@aol.com.