The Continental

885 Sixth Avenue (between 31st and 32nd Streets)
New York, NY 10001

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Welcome to British Swim School
at The Continental

Offering you a convenient location near Herald Square and both weekday and weekend hours, the British Swim School Manhattan program operating inside The Continental residential building offers a variety of small group classes to suit the littlest of beginners through to advanced swimmers. We also offer adult and private lessons.

Our unique program is taught inside an indoor heated 50-foot pool flooded with sunlight. Seating is available for families 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.

Entering the facility: Check in with the doorman before entering the building. The pool is located on the Spa level.

Facility-specific rules: Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the British Swim School Manhattan Team and the Continental staff.

You must 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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

Membership Enrollment: Enrollment leads to an ongoing membership with auto-renewal every month; we do not offer session-based classes.
Cancellation Policy: Your membership will continue with auto-billing until you provide a 30-day notice to cancel via email.
Start Date: After enrollment, you will receive a welcome email confirming your start date and additional details.
Mobile App: We encourage you to download our Mobile App to manage your account, find classes, review policies, manage absences, and book makeups.
Trial Classes: Please note that we do not offer trial classes.
Tuition: Monthly tuition is automatically charged via credit card on the 25th for the following month. An extra charge applies for months with five (5) weeks.
First Tuition Payment: Tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the current month.
Registration Fee: A one-time registration fee of $49 (or $60 per family) will be added to your first tuition payment. Welcome gift will be provided on a first date: bag and swim cap.
Late Enrollment: If you enroll after the 22nd of the month, next month’s tuition will also be included.
Class Ratio: Our class ratio is 4:1, except for Tadpole and Stroke development classes.
Waitlist: Joining the waitlist is free, but a credit card is required to hold your slot. You will be contacted via email and text when a spot opens, and a response is required within 24 hours.
Makeups: You may book a makeup class as long as you remain enrolled. Makeups expire after your termination date.
Health and Safety: All eligible staff members are vaccinated.

Summer Sessions

Join us this summer as a SUPER SUMMER SWIMMER! For session information and dates, click here.

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
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday
9:00am - 2:00pm

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 a complimentary WELCOME GIFT that includes: BSS Cinch Bag and BSS Swim Cap for kids (only). Adult swim caps can be purchased at the pool deck.

Weekdays

$269 Per Month

1 Lesson Per Week
(4 Lessons Per Month)
$67.25 Per 1 Lesson

Weekends

$279 Per Month

1 Lesson Per Week
(4 Lessons Per Month)
$69.75 Per 1 Lesson

Adult Semi-Private

$349 Per Month

4 Lessons Per Month
Ratio 2:1

Dolphin

$399 Per Month

Special Abilities
4 Lessons Per Month
Ratio 1:1

Discount

5% OFF

2+ Classes Per Week
2+ Siblings
First Responders

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 REGISTRATION 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 20^th 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 $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.

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