The Queens College Aquatics Department provides two programs. The first program is Recreational Swim. This is offered to anyone who wishes to partake in lap swimming. The pool is divided into 4 lanes for Slow, Medium, Fast and Freestyle only. Certified lifeguards are always on the pool deck, and use of the diving board is prohibited during Recreational Swim Hours. The pool hours change every four months, so for up to date hours please call the Aquatics Department at (718) 997-2767. For pool membership, please call Recreation at (718) 997-2777.

Queens College also offers a Red Cross certified, "Learn to Swim" program with eight levels. All swim classes are taught by certified Red Cross lifeguards as well as Water Safety Instructors. The Swim Program accepts potential swimmers who are as young as age four. Four and Five year olds begin our program with Tiny Tots. Tiny Tots takes place in the shallow end on elevated platforms allowing for the perfect depth for water exploration!

Level's 1 and 2 focus heavily on the dynamics of freestyle and backstroke. While these two levels appear to have the same lessons plans, the swimmer must be able to perform all skills by the end of level two on their own. Level 3 is the first time the class takes place in the deep end. In level 3, the child is introduced to the "odd" strokes -  breaststroke and butterfly - as well as the art of diving!

Level 4 through level 6 takes the child to the far side of the pool, where the goal is now endurance. The child takes the skills from the past four levels and applies them to working on "going the distance"! Diving, Flip Turns and Open turns are all taught to a larger degree. Once the child perfects his or her strokes, they then move on to the Competitive Swim Program, which teaches the child the importance of pool etiquette while also giving them a good work out.

For adults who wish to learn how to swim or who wish to perfect and maintain their swimming skills, Queens College offers a fantastic adult swim program. With semi privates and regular classes, there is something for everyone! For more questions on our swim program or to receive a brochure for upcoming classes, please call the Aquatics Department at (718) 997 - 2767.

Class offerings, dates and times can be found in our Community Recreation Brochure.

SUMMER 2009 SPECIAL

We are now offering:

A Combination Pass which includes the use of the swimming pool and new state of the art Fitness Center.

$500 for 12 months

We are also selling the following memberships:

Swimming Pool

6 months - $230   1 Year - $380

Fitness Center

6 months - $180   1 Year - $300

Recreation Swim Hours - Fall 2009

Daytime Recreation Swim
Begins : Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Ends : Friday, December 11, 2009

Senior Citizen Students & Faculty

Monday	11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday	12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursday	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Friday	12:00 pm - 1: 00 pm

Student Swim Hours

Monday	12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Tuesday	12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday	12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday	1:00 pm - 2: 00 pm

Additional Pool Hours

Thursday	11:00 am - 12:00 pm (WOMEN ONLY)
Friday	11:00 am - 12: 00 pm (MEN ONLY)

Evening Recreation Swim
Begins : Wednesday, September 8 2009
Ends : Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Weekend Recreation Swim
Begins : Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ends : Wednesday December 23, 2009
Saturday & Sunday 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

There will be NO recreation swim on the following days: November 26, 2009 through November 29, 2009. The pool will be closed from December 24, 2009 through January 15, 2010.

Bathing Caps must be worn for hair 4 inches or longer.