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John Jay College

524 West 59th St
New York, NY 10019

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Welcome to British Swim School
at John Jay College

We at British Swim School Manhattan strive to offer our students and faculty the safest, cleanest experience possible.

Offering you a convenient location near Lincoln Square, both weekday and weekend hours, the British Swim School Manhattan program operates inside the John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York.

Located at Haaren Hall ‘C’ Level, 524 West 59th street (for access with strollers).

The John Jay swimming pool is located on the ‘C’ level of Haaren Hall. The facility consists of a 25-yard lap pool with five lanes. The depth of the pool ranges from 4 feet to 13.4 feet.

When entering John Jay College, please bring your government issued ID and provide your name to the front desk personnel. Take elevator to C level.

Adjacent to the pool, there are men’s and women’s locker rooms that are available to all British Swim School swimmers.

Facility-specific rules:

  • Swim cap and swimming suits required
  • Sandals/Crocs suggested: NO SHOES on pool deck
  • Lock: Personal belongings are not allowed on the deck
  • Online registration is required
  • Enter through the changing rooms in swim attire
  • Waiver must be submitted prior to entering the pool
  • Showers must be taken before entering the pool
  • Bring your own towel
  • No eating nor drinking is allowed on the pool deck or in the changing rooms/restrooms
  • No one over 6 years of age may enter opposite-sex locker rooms, including parents and caregivers

This pool is the perfect destination for your little one or family to learn to swim with us!

We teach lessons year-round and are ready to enroll you today!

Contact our Manhattan office at (212) 466-6622.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

  • Enrollment leads to an ongoing membership – we do not have sessions. This membership will be auto-renewed every month.
  • You remain enrolled with auto-billing until you give 30-days notice.
  • Start Date: Immediately after enrollment, you will receive a welcome email with your start date confirmation and more details.
  • We encourage you to download our Mobile App, to check your account, find classes, review policies, manage absences, and book a makeup.
  • No trial classes.
  • Tuition: Month by Month which is automatically charged via credit card on the 25th of each month for the following month. There is an extra charge for months that have five weeks.
  • 1st Tuition Payment Today: Tuition is pro-rated for the remainder of the current month
  • Registration Fee: One-time $49 in addition to tuition (or $60 per family) added to today’s tuition.
  • Enrolling after the 22nd? We also include next month’s tuition.
  • Class Ratio 4:1 (except Tadpole and Stroke classes).
  • Waitlist: No charge but a credit card is required to hold your slot.
  • We will email and text you when a waitlist opens, and we require a response within 24 hours. After that, the slot will be given to the next person on the list.
  • Makeups: You are eligible to book a makeup as long as you are enrolled in the class. Makeups expire after the drop date.
  • All eligible staff is vaccinated.

Public Transit to the John Jay College Pool in Manhattan

Looking for the nearest stop or station to John Jay College pool?

Check out this list of stops closest to your destination:

  • Amsterdam Av/W 59 St;
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center;
  • 10 Av/W 55 St;
  • 11 Av/W 58 St;
  • W 57 St/10 Av;
  • 57 St-7 Av;
  • 59 St-Columbus Circle;
  • 7 Av.

You can get to John Jay College pool by subway, bus, or train.

These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby:

Bus: Take the M57 or M31 to 10th Avenue and 57th Street and walk two blocks north to 59th Street. Turn left and walk half a block west to the main entrance.

Train: HUDSON, PATH, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH.

Subway: Take N, R, Q to 57th Street & 7th Avenue, walk west to 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

Parking: There are several pay parking garages along 59th Street between 9th and 11th Avenues.

OTHER QUESTIONS? CALL 212-466-6622 or message us.

Now offering a 90-day Freeze on your account. Click here to learn more!

We know a lot of families choose to travel during the summertime but do not want to lose their spot in class. If you are one of those families we’d like to offer you the option of freezing your account for 90 days. During the 90-day period of your choosing, you will not be charged. We do have a $49 disclaimer that states you will be charged if the break is longer than 90 days. Once your freeze is over you’ll be able to dive right back into lessons with us! Please reach out to us directly for more information.

 

Click here to see our closed dates!
  • Memorial Day: 5/27/2024
  • Independence Day: 7/4/2024
  • Labor Day: 9/2/2024
  • Thanksgiving Day: 11/28/2024
  • Christmas: 12/24/2024 – 12/25/2024
  • New Year: 12/30/2024 – 1/1/2025 Classes resume 1/2/2025

 

 

Office Hours

  • Monday
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday
  • 9:00am - 2:00pm
  • Sunday
  • 9:00am - 2:00pm

Pool Hours

  • Monday
  • Closed
  • Tuesday
  • Closed
  • Wednesday
  • Closed
  • Thursday
  • 3:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Friday
  • Closed
  • Saturday
  • Closed
  • Sunday
  • 9:00am - 2:00pm

Lesson Pricing & Fees

We offer classes and pricing to suit your family’s needs. One time registration fee: $49 in addition to tuition ($60 per family) added to today’s tuition.

We will provide complimentary WELCOME GIFT that include: BSS Cinch Bag, BSS Towel, BSS Swim Cap.

Thursday & Sunday

$289 Per Month
  • 1 Lesson Per Week
  • (4 Lessons Per Month)
  • $72.25 Per 1 Lesson

Adult Semi-Private

$399 Per Month
  • 1 Lesson Per Week
  • (4 Lessons Per Month)
  • Ratio 2:1

Discount

5% OFF
  • 2+ Lessons Per Week
  • 2+ Siblings
  • First Responders

Dolphin

$399 Per Month
  • Special Abilities

Fee Details

  • 2X THE CLASSES = 3X THE RESULTS! Students who take swim lessons twice per week reach their goals three times faster. Our *Best Value* pricing is based on students who enroll in twice-weekly classes or when two (or more) members of your immediate family take lessons with us.
  • All classes are 30-minutes long.
  • Enrollment is ongoing and you can begin your lessons immediately, based on availability of classes. All Water Safety classes are conducted in small groups (4:1 student/instructor ratio max). Stroke Development classes for more experienced swimmers and tadpole level where parents are hands-on have a 6:1 student/instructor ratio max.
  • ONE-TIME MEMBERSHIP FEE:  $49 per student | $60 per family
  • MAKE-UPS:
    • Subject to current enrollment only
    • Eligible for makeup class as long as the student is enrolled in the program
    • Not recommended same day as regular class
    • Submit absence 24 hr in advance to be eligible for a makeup
  • PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: Private and Semi-Private lessons are available upon request and subject to availability. Please call our office for more information.
  • PAYMENT:
    • The first month is paid upon enrollment on a pro-rated basis.
    • As payment we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex.
    • Your card will be charged automatically around the 25th of each month for the following month’s lessons. For student enrollments on or after the 20th of a given month, we will charge the following month tuition at the time of enrollment. You will be auto-enrolled for the following month until you cancel. For cancellations, we require written notification 30 days in advance. We will not charge your card for waitlists, but require your credit card information to hold your slot.
  • 90 Day Freeze: We know a lot of families choose to travel during the summertime but do not want to lose their spot in class. If you are one of those families we’d like to offer you the option of freezing your account for 90 days. During the 90-day period of your choosing, you will not be charged. We do have a $59 disclaimer that states you will be charged if the break is longer than 90 days. Once your freeze is over you’ll be able to dive right back into lessons with us! Please reach out to us directly for more information.

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