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Long Island Swim Lessons

Our real estate agents are enjoying spring, and we hope you are, too!

Warm weather means a whole lot more fun you can have both indoors and out. That's especially important for kids, many of whom are getting ready to greet summer vacation.

When school is out, giving kids something exciting to do is key to managing their energy level. One great solution is to teach the young ones how to swim.

Long Island kids and teens can get a lot out of learning to swim. After all, swimming is the first step toward safety at sea, and boating is one of Long Island's top hobbies.

But swimming can also be a blast on its own. At the right swim school, kids will meet new friends and build skills they can use to be more active throughout life.

Here are some places to learn to swim on Long Island:

  1. Saf-T Swim – 2050 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
    Saf-T Swim is an island-wide franchise of kid-friendly swim schools with locations convenient to Bellmore homes for sale. They are so popular, you can find them throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Classes are available year-round and are available for everyone, infants to adults. There are group and private lessons, and kids can even have their birthday parties there.
     
  2. Long Island Swim School – 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791
    Syosset homes for sale are in the neighborhood of the famous Long Island Swim School. This is the educational arm of the historic Long Island Aquatic Club, which has helped athletes reach Olympic condition. At school, toddlers and children can enjoy group lessons. Young people who develop a love of swimming can truly get life-long support here!

  3. Kids First Swim Schools – 6401 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725
    Commack homes for sale have a lot to recommend them, and Kids First Swim School is just one of those things. Kids First features group lessons for swimmers age 3-12 and private lessons for learners of all ages. Kids and teens can also opt for advanced classes to gain proficiency in different strokes. There's even a special program to help homeschooled kids.

  4. Goldfish Swim School – 450 East Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    The one and only Goldfish Swim School is a short way from top Farmingdale homes for sale. Goldfish is a trusted brand for weekly swim lessons in safe, clean, beautiful facilities. It hosts a weekly Family Swim as well as children's parties. Its unique Jump Start Clinic is an optional program especially for families who want to help kids get water-ready in a hurry.

  5. Swim and Scuba – 490 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY  11570
    Rockville Centre homes for sale have the added perk of being near Swim and Scuba. One of the best places for adult swimmers to certify as lifeguards or qualified scuba divers, it also helps young ones build confidence in the water. From basic introductory classes to more advanced stroke development, its six levels help kids have fun and stay safe.

  6. UrSwim – 315 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
    UrSwim is a unique swim school for any family moving into one of our Huntington homes for sale that has its own pool. Unlike the other options on this list, UrSwim will actually come to you if you have your own pool – or access to any private pool. Red Cross-certified instructors and trained lifeguards will customize lessons to any member of your group.

Ready to dive into Long Island homes for sale? It all goes swimmingly with an experienced real estate agent. Contact us today.

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