THE BAY RIDGE AQUATICS INSTITUTE
Swim Instruction
BRAINS Summer Swim 2023
Registration Has Ended as ALL CLASSES ARE FULL.
Registration For Late Openings Will be by Appointment.
BRAINS' Summer '23 classes are now fully enrolled, but you may call BRAINS at 347 267-9469
to see if any openings arise due to withdrawals.
Harbor Seals Swim Clinics
for intermediate and advanced swimmers. Ages 7 to 14
For swimmers already involved in competitive swimming. Limited enrollment.
Pre-requisite:Swim two lengths of the pool and have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes.
Session A: Weekdays 10AM – 11:30AM* weekdays July 10th – July 21st **CLASS FULL**
Session B: Weekdays 10AM – 11:30AM* weekdays July 24th – August 4th **CLASS FULL**
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Cost per session: $375
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REGISTRATION HAS ENDED.
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CALL BRAINS at (347) 267-9469 to inquire about late cancellations
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American Red Cross Learn To Swim Classes
For beginners, novices and intermediates. Ages 6 to 13.
Cost per class: $375
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LTS 1 Monday, July 10th – Friday, July 21st weekdays 11:30 – 12:45 PM* **CLASS FULL**
LTS 2 Monday, July 10th – Friday, July 21st weekdays 12:45PM – 2PM* **CLASS FULL**
LTS 3 Monday, July 10th – Friday, July 21st weekdays 2:00 – 3:15PM* **CLASS FULL**
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LTS 4 Monday, July 24th – Friday, August 4th weekdays 11:30 – 12:45 PM* **CLASS FULL**
LTS 5 Monday, July 24th – Friday, August 4th weekdays 12:45PM – 2PM* **CLASS FULL**
LTS 6 Monday, July 24th – Friday, August 4th weekdays 2:00– 3:15PM* **CLASS FULL**
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*Classes end ten minutes before session end time to allow for safe transition
between periods.
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REGISTRATION HAS ENDED.
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CALL BRAINS at (347) 267-9469 to inquire about late cancellations
Full payment and parent’s signature required to guarantee registration.
No refunds after June 1st, 2023. All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
Transfers: Any transfer requests not initiated by us must be accompanied by payment of a $15 transfer fee.
Please note: BRAINS does not offer refunds for variations in temperature or condition of the water or facility. Maintenance of the FHHS pool
facility is managed by the school custodian and is not, in any way, under the control of the Bay Ridge Aquatics Institute, Inc .
Please MakeChecks payable to BRAINS.
All returned checks are subject to a $35 fee.
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This activity is not sponsored nor endorsed by the New York City Department of Education. The views and opinions expressed by the sponsoring organization or its participants do not necessarily state or reflect those of the New York City Department of Education.
(347) 26 SWIM 9 Email: Contact@BRAINStoSwim.org (347) 267 - 9469
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Fall/Winter Permit Period (September to December)
Beginner Learn to Swim - BRAINS offers a limited number of Learn to Swim classes for children no younger than 5 years old who do not already know how to swim. Swimmers already enrolled in a BRAINS Spring beginner class will have an opportunity to register for the Fall classes before these classes are offered to others. Availability is limited.
Each class meets once a week. Classes are conducted in the pool extension, which is approximately 3 - ½ feet deep. Children must be water comfortable and ready to learn in order to take the class. Bathing suit, cap and goggles are required to enter the pool. Please note: The FHHS pool is a competition pool - water temperature is cool.
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Adult Lap Swimming Groups - BRAINS offers supervised swimming on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings during the Fall and Winter permit periods. Registration is available for either or both sessions as space allows. Applicants will be registered according to training level (must be able to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping):
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Slow/Beginner
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Medium/Intermediate
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Fast/Advanced
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Competitive/Masters
Lane assignments and use of fins will be at the discretion of the staff in charge. If you wish to use fins or switch lanes you must obtain the approval of the staff member in charge of that lane.
Winter/Spring Permit Period (January to mid-June)
Beginner Learn to Swim - Swimmers already enrolled in a Fall beginner class will have an opportunity to register for the Spring classes before these classes are offered to others. Therefore, availability will be extremely limited. It is suggested that those wishing to enroll call 347 267-9469 and ask to be placed on a call list to be notified in the event that a spot becomes available..
Intermediate Learn to Swim - Prerequisites: Children must be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke kick, and backstroke for 25 yards. Participants must be comfortable and confident enough in the water that group instruction will be both beneficial to the student and the other students in the class. This class is taught in deep water.
Students are taught advanced swimming drills and techniques to help them become efficient swimmers. Swimmers must have cap and goggles to enter the pool and should bring a towel and flip-flops.
"Practice Makes Perfect" Stroke Clinic -
Offered from late April/early May to mid-June, this abbreviated course focuses on developing efficiency and endurance for all strokes.
Pre-requisite: This offering is for swimmers that are involved in competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping and be able to perform all four competitive strokes demonstrating proper technique.