Bay Ridge Aquatics Institute, 8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

We specialize in learn to swim programs operating out of our local Fort Hamilton High School. (BRAINS), a 501(c)(3), charitable, non-profit corporation, was founded by Thomas F. Tom was so instrumental in bringing a pool to Fort Hamilton High School that local officials decided that the new facility, completed in 1993, would bear his name. The following year, Tom and the newly formed Board of Dire

ctors of BRAINS, which consisted of several of his associate Fort Hamilton High School teachers who were also certified lifeguards and swim instructors, put in place the framework for a comprehensive aquatics program to be accessed by the local community. Included among these programs was the establishment of a USA Swimming team, the Harbor Seals, and an extensive array of Learn to Swim programs as well as American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and Water Safety Instructor Training. Testament to the foresight of Tom and his fellow FHHS teachers is the fact that these programs survive relatively unchanged to this day.

Building on the solid foundation provided by Thomas Greene and his associates, today's Bay Ridge
Aquatics Institute reaches out to over five hundred participants a year, providing life-saving, swim-centered educational programs to the Greater Bay Ridge community. As for Tom, he has remained steadfast throughout the years in his commitment to swimming and currently volunteers his time to coach the novice Harbor Seals.

05/25/2022

Summer 2022 American Red Cross Learn To Swim Classes -for beginners, novices and intermediates. Ages 6 to 13. Enrollment is happening NOW! visit our website at www.brainstoswim.org for more information

Brooklyn Bay Ridge Swimming School. Offering American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses for beginners, novices and intermediates. Offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. Offering Learn-to-Swim courses for adult.

01/15/2022

CLASS FULL AS OF 2/19/22
Call for more info - 347 267-9469

Intermediate Learn to Swim 2022 Cost: $550
This class is intended for children ages 8 to 13 who are already involved in competitive swimming and can swim in deep water without stopping. Students are introduced to the butterfly stroke and advanced swimming drills on their way to becoming efficient swimmers. Swimmers must have a bathing cap to enter the pool. Swim goggles are recommended. COVID protocols remain in effect - no spectators may enter the building. Children must be picked up at the Natatorium entrance at the end of their class.
Please note: The FHHS pool is a competition pool – water temperature is cool.
PREREQUISITES: Children must be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke kick, and backstroke for 25 yards without stopping.

Sixteen 75-minute classes taking place on Saturdays from 2:30 – 3:45PM
The swim schedule will be as follows: February 5, 12, 19 March 5, 12, 19, 2 April 2, 9, 30 May 7, 14, 21 June 4, 11, 18
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American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training Course

An American Red Cross combined course in Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, Waterfront and AED will be offered to qualified candidates at Fort Hamilton HS by The Bay Ridge Aquatics Institute. For registration information call 347 267-9469.

PREREQUISITES
Minimum age of 15; Must be able to: swim 550 yards continuously front crawl using rhythmic breathing and breaststroke using pull breath, kick, glide. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-lb object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds; swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 – 7 feet of water, resurface and swim 5 yards to the side of the pool.

First Meeting and Tryouts February 5th at 11Am

Bring towel, swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and lock.

Course Schedule (Saturdays Only)

February 5, 12, 19; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2 & 9.
(9 classes) from 11AM to 1PM & 2:30 - 4:30PM

April Waterfront session at the beach TBA

Cost: $425 Includes training, texts and all certifications

Address

8301 Shore Road
Brooklyn, NY
11209

Telephone

+13472679469

Website

https://www.brainstoswim.org/

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