Upper West Side - 808 Columbus Ave

SwimJim’s Upper West Side swim school is located at 808 Columbus Ave in the heart of New York City. Our facility features the largest indoor pool on the Upper West Side, maintained at a comfortable 86–88 degrees—ideal for swimmers of all ages. Nestled in a vibrant shopping district, our location is easily accessible by several train and bus lines, making it convenient for busy city families.

Address:

808 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025

Telephone:

(718) 587-0115

Pricing:

Lesson Name	Monthly Pricing (Per Lesson)	Same-day Drop-in Lesson
30 Minute Group Lesson	$61.50	$31
1 Hour Group Lesson	$82.50	$41
30 Minute Private Lesson	$179.50	$90

Facility Hours:

M, F - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tu, W, Th - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sa, Su - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Entering The Facility:

Located at 808 Columbus Avenue, nestled between 98th and 99th Streets, you'll find the entrance to our swimming facility. Start by strolling through the breezeway situated between the 808 Columbus residential building and Whole Foods. As you reach the end of the breezeway, make a left turn and proceed towards Door D, marked by double doors. Here, an elevator awaits to take you to the 3rd floor, where our welcoming pool is situated.

Facility Rules:

Please bring your own towel.
Eating or drinking on the pool deck or in changing rooms is not permitted.
Individuals over 6 years old must not enter locker rooms of the opposite sex, including parents and caregivers.
Changing tents are available on the pool deck for family changing.
Strollers are not allowed on the deck.
The on-deck shower is for rinsing only; no shampooing, shaving, or other grooming activities.

Closure Dates:

New Year's Day: January 1, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Juneteenth: June 19, 2026
4th of July: July 4, 2026
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving: November 26, 2026
Winter Holiday: December 24 - 26, 2026

All locations close at 2:00 PM on Halloween and New Year’s Eve

Class Finder

Join SwimJim at 808 Columbus Ave for Upper West Side swimming lessons. Enjoy NYC swim classes, private & group lessons in a warm, safe pool.

Swim Lessons in Upper West Side: For Every Age and Skill Level

We offer a full range of swim lessons on the Upper West Side, serving infants, children, and adults. Each lesson is structured to focus on safety, technique, and fun, ensuring a positive experience for every swimmer. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly client ambassador at the pool entrance. Our entire team is trained through USSSA, fully qualified in CPR, background‑checked, and dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming atmosphere. With a lifeguard always on duty and a spacious, bright pool area, families can relax knowing their swimmers are in expert hands.

Why Choose SwimJim Upper West Side?

Our personalized approach sets us apart. We keep class sizes small to provide individual attention and faster progress. Whether you are seeking foundational water safety for your infant or advanced stroke instruction for older children, SwimJim Upper West Side is the top choice for swim lessons in NYC. Join us at 808 Columbus Ave to start your child's swimming journey with confidence and expertise.

Are you ready to get started? Learn more about our swim lesson programs or contact us today to enroll your child in the best swim classes on the Upper West Side. Join our community and discover why SwimJim is trusted by families throughout New York City. We can't wait to welcome you to the pool and SwimJim family!

Infant Swim Classes: Building Safety and Confidence Early

Our infant swim classes give babies and toddlers a gentle, developmentally appropriate introduction to the water. In these early‑learning sessions, our instructors focus on helping little swimmers feel secure while building coordination, breath control, and essential water‑safety habits. Each class is tailored to your child’s stage of development, creating a positive, confidence‑building experience from the very first splash.

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Swim Classes at Upper West Side - 808 Columbus Ave

SwimFants

This fun, structured class facilitates the learning process through movement, sound, and tactile stimulation.

SwimBabies

Introduce your little one to the water with our fun, safe, and engaging baby swim lessons for infants and toddlers.

Enroll in toddler swim classes to boost water safety, breath control & independent float skills. Perfect for ages 2-3.5, no caregiver needed.

SwimTots

SwimTots introduces toddlers to water safety and swimming. Our program builds confidence and skills with fun, safe, and structured lessons. Experienced instructors tailor each session, making Swim Jim’s SwimTots ideal for children ready for independent swimming.

Swim lessons for young children focus on kids swimming skills, water safety & swimming posture. Learn independent swimming for kids aged 3.5-7.

SwimKids

Students gain comfort in the water and learn body stability, healthy posture, spinal alignment, and breath control.

Adolescent swim lessons focus on backstroke for beginners & teen swim training, teaching youth swim skills & introductory swim techniques for ages 8-14.

SwimAdolescent

Students gain comfort in the water and learn backstroke, elementary backstroke, and beginning freestyle.

SwimJimmers

Students learn locomotion to safety as they learn backstroke, elementary backstroke, and beginning freestyle.

SwimStars

Students put all the pieces together for freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke to move independently for the full length of the pool.

Join our endurance swim classes to enhance freestyle & butterfly skills, build stamina, and learn breaststroke. Perfect for ages 6 & up.

Swimmers

Students will build their endurance, continue their work on freestyle, backstroke and butterfly while learning introductory breaststroke.

Enhance your skills with competitive swimming lessons focusing on stroke refinement, open turns & advanced techniques to boost endurance & efficiency.

SwimWinners

Students will continue to refine their technique for all four competitive strokes and continue to work on starts and turns.

Gold Medalist

Take your swimming to the next level with our Gold Medalist Swim Class—an advanced program designed for young swimmers who are ready to enhance their performance through rigorous competitive swim lessons and advanced swim training. This class is perfect for those striving to excel in swim meets and master every technical detail of their strokes.

Adults

Adults of all levels learn swimming, from basics to advanced techniques.

Discover private swim lessons with one-on-one swim instruction tailored to individual swim goals. Enjoy personalized swim classes for all ages.

Private Lessons

Our private swim lessons offer individualized instruction for all ages and skill levels, providing a focused environment to help you succeed.

Explore semi-private swim lessons for personalized & peer learning swimming. Ideal for small group swim classes & shared swim instruction.

Semi Private Lessons

For two, blending personal attention with peer learning in swimming.

Everydays Summer Program

One-week intensive swim program for quick skill progression.