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Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 28-acre waterfront sports village located between 17th and 23rd Streets along Manhattan's Hudson River.

Seasonal Private Swim Lesson
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Starfish 1 (3-18 mos)
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Intro to Sea Pups (24-36 months)
Swimming ·
A transitional hybrid class from caregiver-assisted to independent swimming. Divided into three phases, caregivers initially join in the water, then gradually step back as swimmers gain confidence. Focuses on floating, rolling, and submerging. Caregiver participation required. 3:1 ratio.

Starfish 2 (18-30 mos)
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Sea Pups (2.5-4 yrs)
Swimming ·
Note: There will be no classes on July 4th and July 5th. In the first level of our independent swim program, swimmers will learn to master our three water safety components: floating, treading water, and swimming back to the platform safely. Swimmers will also be introduced to freestyle and backstroke techniques. Classes are grouped by age and are 30 minutes. 3:1 or 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio based on age.