Swimming Lessons

CDPHP® Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center in Albany NY provides an endless list of aquatic programs and swimming lessons for all ages (toddlers, kids, and adults), skill levels, and for members and non-members in the Albany and Colonie area. All our American Red Cross swim programs teach participants how to swim in a logical progression and safety in and around the water. Classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. For more details, dates, and program fees, view our Community Program Guide linked below.

Group Swim Sessions

October 29^th through December 23rd

Our American Red Cross swim programs teach individuals the skills to improve their swimming techniques so they will continue to be safe in and around the water. All program participants must complete the registration form at the front desk or on our website.

Registration Dates:

VIP Registration (October 2 through October 8)
*VIP includes participants enrolled in the current session

Members and Non-members (October 9 through October 28)

COST: $85 Members | $135 Non-members

*No classes will be held the week of 11/19-11/25*

Class Schedule

Mondays
Level 1 – 5 p.m.
Level 3 – 5 p.m.
Level 2 – 6 p.m.
Level 4 – 6 p.m.

Tuesdays
Adult Advanced – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays
Level 1 – 5 p.m.
Preschool Level 2/3 – 5:30 p.m.
Level 3 – 5 p.m.
Level 2 – 6 p.m.
Level 4/5 – 6 p.m.
Adult Beginner – 6:45 p.m.

Thursdays
Parent Tot – 5 p.m.
Preschool Level 1 – 5 p.m.
Level 1 – 5 p.m.
Level 3 – 5 or 6 p.m.
Level 2 – 5:30 p.m. or 6:20 p.m.
Preschool Level 2/3 – 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Adult Beginner – 6:45 p.m.

Saturdays
Parent Tot – 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Level 1 – 9:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.
Level 1 – 9:00 a.m.
Preschool Level 2 – 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Level 3 – 10:00 a.m.
Level 4 – 10 a.m.
Level 2 – 10:15 a.m.
Level 3 – 11:00 a.m.
Level 4/5 – 12 p.m.

Sundays
Adult Beginner – 9 a.m.
Adult Intermediate – 10 a.m.
Level 1 – 10 a.m.
Adult Experienced – 11 a.m.
Level 2 – 11 a.m.
Level 4/5 – 12 p.m.

Additional information:
Parent Tot – maximum 12 participants
Preschool Levels, Level 1 & Level 2- maximum 6 participants
Level 3 & Level 4/5- maximum 8 participants
Adult classes- maximum 6 participants

• Adult Beginner – no experience in the aquatic environment at all
• Adult Intermediate – some experience in the aquatic environment – knows basics
• Adult Experienced – is capable of swimming alone, needs assistance in stroke development,
• Technique, etc.

Parent and Super Tot – 30-minute classes
Preschool 1, 2 and 3 – 30-minute classes
Level 1, 2, 3, and 4/5 – 45-minute classes
Adult Beginner – 45-minute classes

Swimming Lessons for Kids

Toddler & Youth Aquatics

Parent-Child Aquatics: (6 months – 2 yrs.) Using songs, games and water toys, your child will learn basic water readiness during a unique, aquatic parent-tot bonding experience.
Super Tot: (2-3 yrs.) An advanced parent-child swim lesson concentrated on beginning basic stroke movements. Parents learn how to teach their children to swim.

Preschool Aquatics

3 Different Levels: (3-5 yrs.) Small group lessons that provide your child with the instruction and inspiration needed to be comfortable and confident in the water. They learn to blow bubbles, submerge their face in the water, float while supported, and basic water safety.

Youth Aquatics—Learn to Swim

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program: (school-age children) This program is comprised of 6 levels and covers the following skills:  water entry and exit, breathing control and underwater swimming, buoyancy, changing direction and treading water, swimming on front, back, and side, all 4 competitive strokes, turns, water fitness, and water safety.

Swimming Lessons for Adults

Adult Swimming Lessons

These swim lessons are designed for adults and will run once a week for seven weeks. Participants will learn to feel safe in and around the water and begin to learn how to swim.

Private & Semi-Private Swimming Lessons

We offer private & semi-private swimming lessons for both children and adults. Our American Red Cross swimming lessons are offered year-round at CDPHP® Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center. This program will teach participants how to swim in a logical progression and to be safe in and around the water.

Lifeguarding

This course prepares participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to prevent drowning and injuries. Participants will also learn CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

For more information, please call (518) 867-8920 or complete our contact form here.

Ready to register?  Please complete our Program Registration Form below: