New York, NY
(212) 206-6976

Seven ways into the same 60 foot pool

Adults, children, nervous beginners, athletes, party guests and film crews all work in the same heated pool at 88 Fulton Street, with the instructor in the water beside them.

15 x 60
feet
88°F
all year
1 hr
per session
01

Pick the lesson that fits where you are now

Each one is taught by an instructor standing in the water. Every instructor is an American Red Cross certified lifeguard, with CPR, AED and First Aid.

  1. An instructor in a dark wetsuit laughing with an adult student in the pool
    Instructor and adult student in the water together, dark wetsuit, mid-laugh

    01 / Packages of 6, 10 or 20 after the intro

    Adult swim lessons

    Floating and breathing first, then treading water with sculling hands, breaststroke, freestyle while breathing and two styles of backstroke. Beginners work toward swimming a distance with no flotation device; intermediates refine all four strokes, laps and turns.

    Adult swim lessons, beginner to four strokes
  2. An instructor in a wetsuit supporting a swimmer in a USA cap in bright aqua water
    A wetsuited instructor holding a swimmer in a USA cap, bright aqua water

    02 / Everyone moves at their own pace

    Overcoming fear of water

    One hour to start, then a package sized to you. The first steps are breath and balance: inhale above the surface, exhale into it, walk through the water, float face down and on your back, glide.

    Fear of water, one breath at a time
  3. Two instructors in wetsuits holding a young swimmer with foam dumbbells
    Two wetsuited instructors holding a small swimmer with foam dumbbells

    03 / From age 4, one instructor for 3 to 4 children

    Children's swim lessons

    Groups for ages 4 to 6, 5 to 8 and 8 to 15, taught by an instructor in the water through guided discovery and water games. The aim is to swim and float without flotation devices, with water safety first.

    Children's lessons from age 4
  4. Two swimmers in blue caps close up in teal green water
    Two swimmers in blue caps, close, in teal green water

    04 / Time, endurance and drills

    Stroke and triathlon coaching

    Breathing timed to the stroke, flip turns and open front turns, drills, lap swimming and stroke refinement, for swimmers preparing for a team, a triathlon or a cleaner freestyle.

    Stroke and triathlon coaching
  5. Lori Pailet in the pool with foam dumbbells and a blue cap
    Lori Pailet in the pool, blue cap, foam dumbbells in both hands

    05 / One-hour sessions, all ages

    Fitness and rehab swim

    In the school's words, water takes impact out of exercise, reduces body weight by 90% and resists in every direction. Rehabilitative and weight-loss swim, lap swimming, water aerobics and aqua-pilates, with Lori Pailet, AEA certified.

    Fitness and rehab swim in the pool
  6. Two swim lessons in progress with an orange noodle on the pool deck
    Two lessons in progress, an orange noodle resting on the deck

    06 / Two weeks' notice

    AquaPool parties

    Birthdays, graduations, holidays, retirements and awards for adults and children, with aqua-aerobic workouts, music, noodles, toys and giveaways. Priced per project by guest count and lifeguards needed.

    AquaPool parties, priced by guest count
  7. A heated indoor pool hall with a tiled deck, stone columns and caustic light on the wall
    The tiled hall at 88 Fulton Street, stone columns, caustic light on the wall

    07 / Location and swimmers, by quote

    Film, TV and stunt swimming

    Lori provides the pool as a location for film shoots, promos, pitches, TV segments and still photography, and can provide swimmers on request. Credits include CBS News, The Wall Street Journal photo session and Telemundo.

    Film, TV and stunt swimming at the pool

Private is 1 student and 1 instructor

Choose your format

The format decides who is in the water with you. The subject, from first float to flip turns, is chosen separately.

Private1 student, 1 instructor
Individual attention and a flexible schedule. It suits busy people, adult beginners, anyone afraid of the water and customised training. You take the $98 intro class first, then choose a package.
Semi-privateMinimum 2 students, 1 instructor
You call it in together with the other person and schedule together. Water safety and treading are included. Registration is required, and it runs weekends and early bird, with restrictions.
Mini groupMaximum 5 students, 1 instructor
Grouped by skill, with water safety and strokes included, and not for aquaphobia. When it runs it meets Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 10 and 10 to 11 AM. It is currently seasonal and paused, so ask for start dates.
Mommy or Daddy & MeWeekend mornings, weekdays until 4 PM
A parent takes the class beside a child from age 4 and learns the same skills. See children's lessons from age 4.
Home visits and crash coursesBy quote
Home visits, crash courses, groups of 5 or more and kids and family discounts are quoted by text.

What do the lesson packages cost?

Packages come in 6, 10 or 20 lessons. Text Lori at (646) 724-7024 and she quotes the current rate for each.

$98

The intro class, per person, private or semi-private. It is a real one-hour lesson, and you are not obligated to join afterwards.

Gift certificates, as published
ItemGift priceList price
One private swim class$145$155
6 private swim classes$795$885
10 private swim classes$1,285Ask
6 semi-private classes (2 to 3 students, Saturday and Sunday mornings)$595$725
  • AquaSkills tee-shirt, 100% cotton, S to XL: $29.99 plus $5 shipping.
  • AquaSkills kickboard, EVA foam, 18 x 10.5 inches: $13.99 plus $5 shipping.
  • Gift certificates are redeemable for six months from purchase, with no registration fees.

Start with one hour in the water

The intro class is $98. You meet the instructor and the pool at 88 Fulton Street, and you decide on a package afterwards. Text (646) 724-7024 with your name and cell number.

Call (212) 206-6976