Swim Instruction

Learn To Swim Classes (during the school year)

Class offerings for children ages 5 to 7 years old are extremely limited during the school year.

Those already enrolled in the previous session are given the opportunity to re-register for the

next session, leaving few open spots to be filled. Any open spots are then offered to candidates

whose parents have asked to be placed on a wait list (some parents have placed their children

on our wait list a year or more before their child turns 5). Prospective candidates must match the

age and skill level of the class where the opening arises. In some cases, when a new class can be

created, spots would be offered to the youngest ones on the list. There is no guarantee that

anyone on a wait list will be offered a spot as there simply are not enough classes available

during the school year.

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Bay Ridge Aquatics Institute (BRAINS)

Summer Swim 2025 At Fort Hamilton High School

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***Most Classes Still OPEN***

(at 7915 – 5th Avenue Upholstery Shop) SCROLL DOWN FOR REGISTRATION TIMES

Payment by Check, Money Order, Credit (add 3% Processing Fee), or Zelle (limits apply).

Please Make Checks payable to BRAINS. NO CASH Payments Accepted!

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BRAINS Summer Swim Clinics

for intermediate and advanced swimmers.

Classes A1 & B1 – Ages 9 to 16 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Classes A2 & B2 – Ages 7 to 14 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Cost per 10-day session: $395

For swimmers already involved in competitive swimming. Limited enrollment.

Pre-requisites: A1/B1 Swim fifty yards nonstop with flip turn. Basic skill in all four competitive strokes

A2/B2: Swim two lengths of the pool nonstop and have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes.

Session A1 Weekdays 8:55AM - 10:15AM* Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 18th SPOTS AVAILABLE

Session A2 Weekdays 10:15AM - 11:35AM* Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 18th SPOTS AVAILABLE

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Session B1 Weekdays 8:55AM – 10:15AM* Monday, July 21st - Friday, August 1st SPOTS AVAILABLE

Session B2 Weekdays 10:15AM - 11:35AM* Monday, July 21st - Friday, August 1st SPOTS AVAILABLE

*All classes end ten minutes before session end time to allow for safe transition between periods

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes

For beginners, novices, and intermediates.

Ages 6 to 13. Cost per class: $395

LTS 1 Weekdays 11:40 AM -12:50 PM* Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 18th CLASS FULL

LTS 2 Weekdays 12:50 PM – 2:00 PM* Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 18th Spots Available

LTS 3 Weekdays 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM* Monday, July 7th – Friday, July 18th CLASS FULL

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LTS 4 Weekdays 11:40 AM-12:50 PM* Monday, July 21st - Friday, Aug 1st Spots Available

LTS 5 Weekdays 12:50 PM – 2:00 PM* Monday, July 21st - Friday, Aug 1st Spots Available

LTS 6 Weekdays 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM* Monday, July 21st - Friday, Aug 1st Limited Availability

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*All classes end ten minutes before session end time to allow for safe transition between periods.

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**SUMMER SWIM REGISTRATION**

(at 7915 – 5th Avenue Upholstery Shop)

***UPDATED REGISTRATION TIMES***

Mondays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM @7915 - 5th Ave (Upholstery Shop)

Wednesdays: 4 – 5 PM @7915 - 5th Ave (Upholstery Shop)

Saturdays: 12:30 – 1:30 PM @7915 - 5th Ave & 2:30 to 5:30 @ FHHS Pool (Cards Not Accepted Here)

**Subject to change based upon enrollment. Call BRAINS (347) 267-9469 for other times by appointment.

NO CASH PAYMENTS – ONLY CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR CREDIT (Additional 3%) Accepted

Please Make Checks payable to BRAINS. Returned checks are subject to a $35 fee.

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(Call BRAINS at (347) 267-9469 for appointment and location to register for any available spots remaining.)

No refunds after June 1st, 2025. All refunds are subject to a $35 processing fee. Transfers: Any

transfer requests not initiated by BRAINS 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 Make Checks payable to BRAINS.

All returned checks are subject to a $35 fee.

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 www.Brainstoswim.org (347) 267 - 9469

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Red Cross Learn to Swim Registration Form

BRAINS Stroke Clinic Reg. Form

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.

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):

Slow/Beginner
Medium/Intermediate
Fast/Advanced
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.