Registration For Brewster Residents Opens Monday, May 11, 2026
Registration For Non-Brewster Residents Opens Monday, May 18, 2026 (Long Pond Only)
Youth Swimming Lessons at the Brewster Community Pool
Dates: Sessions are held weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday & Fridays from June 29, 2026-August 14, 2026.
(Pool is closed every Wednesday until 12:00PM)
Times: Lessons are held from 11:00AM -1:00PM depending on swimming level
Ages: Brewster Residents ages 4-12
Location: Brewster Community Pool
Price: $40/Per Week
Brewster Recreation offers a $5 sibling discount for each additional child in the same household who registers for this program only. The sibling discount will be applied at the end of the checkout process. Registering for other sports/programs/activities does not qualify for sibling discount.
for complete summer swimming lesson schedule at the pool.
Youth Swimming Lessons at Long Pond
Dates: Sessions are held weekly Mondays-Fridays from July 6, 2026-August 7, 2026
Times: Lessons are held from 2:00PM -3:00PM depending on swimming level
Ages: Ages 4-12
Location: Long Pond
Price: $50R/$60NR/Per Week
Brewster Recreation offers a $5 sibling discount for each additional child in the same household who registers for this program only. The sibling discount will be applied at the end of the checkout process. Registering for other sports/programs/activities does not qualify for sibling discount.
for complete summer swimming lesson schedule at the pond.
Program Details: Our swimming classes are tailored to the needs of each participant, so that everyone can progress at a comfortable pace. Although each participant might advance their swimming ability differently, our instructors ensure that everyone receives the instruction they need. Swimming lessons are held weekly throughout the summer. Levels offered vary from week to week. Please refer to the complete summer swimming lesson schedule to see all swimming level options.
*Pre-registration is required. No drops-ins.
*Pool membership is not required for swimming lessons at the Brewster Community Pool.
*Class cost and registration is separate from and not included in a pool membership.
*Swimming lessons held at the Brewster Community Pool are for Brewster residents only.
*Non-Brewster residents may enroll for swimming lessons held at Long Pond.
*A Brewster beach sticker is required to park at Long Pond.
*A Brewster residents beach sticker is required to park in the pool parking lot. If you do not have a Brewster residents beach sticker you may park in front of the admin building.
*Class size is limited and will fill up fast.
Youth Swimming Lesson Options:
The below swimming levels are for children ages 4-12 only. Please register your child based on their swimming level and comfort. Our swimming staff reserves the right to re-assign any swimmer to the level they feel the swimmer qualifies for.
Not sure what swimming level to register for?
to see what level your child might be.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
Objective: To help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely
Requirements: None
Skills Covered: Entering and exiting the water safely, learning to submerge mouth, nose and eyes and breath control, front and back float and recovering to a stand, changing direction in the water, swimming 5 feet on front and back.
Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills
Requirements: Students entering this level must possess a Level 1 certificate or demonstrate all the Level 1 skills
Skills Covered: Entering water by stepping or jumping in from the side, submerging entire head, blowing bubbles, open eyes underwater, front and back glide, swim 15 feet on front and 10 feet on back, swim on side, life jacket use.
Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
Objective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice
Requirements: Students entering this level must possess a Level 2 certificate or demonstrate all the Level 2 skills
Skills Covered: Jump into deep water, head first entry from sitting or kneeling, submerging and retrieving an object, bobbing, survival float for 30 seconds, treading water for 30 seconds, front crawl 15 yards, butterfly 15 feet, back crawl 15 yards, elementary rescues, safe diving, check-call-care.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distances
Requirements: Students entering this level must possess a Level 3 certificate or demonstrate all the Level 3 skills
Skills Covered: Diving, underwater swimming, feet-first surface dive, 1 minute of survival floating, treading and back floating, 25 yards of front crawl, breaststroke and back crawl, 15 yards of butterfly and elementary backstroke and sidestroke, compact jump from height in a life jacket, throwing assists and caring for conscious choking victim.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokes
Requirements: Students entering this level must possess a Level 4 certificate or demonstrate all the Level 4 skills
Skills Covered: Shallow dive, tuck and pike surface dives, 2 minutes of survival floating, back float and treading water, flip turns on front and back, 50 yards front and back crawl, 25 yards butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, 2 minutes of survival swimming, rescue breathing.
Additional swimming options offered by Brewster Recreation:
Infant Lessons at the Brewster Community Pool
Dates: Sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from July 20, 2026-July 24, 2026.
(Pool is closed every Wednesday)
Times: Lesson options are 11:00AM -11:30AM or 11:30AM-12:00PM
Ages: Brewster Residents ages 1-3
Location: Brewster Community Pool
Price: $40/Per Session
Program Description: In this swim program, parents or guardians of children up to 3 years of age will actively participate in their kids' swim lessons. This not only helps increase the child's comfort level in the water, but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes.
Adult Lessons at the Brewster Community Pool
Dates: Sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from July 20, 2026-July 24, 2026.
(Pool is closed every Wednesday)
Times: Lesson options are 12:00PM -12:30PM or 12:30PM-1:00PM
Ages: Brewster Residents ages 18+
Location: Brewster Community Pool
Price: $40/Per Session
Program Description: Designed for adults with little or no swimming experience. Participants will learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe in or around water. Skills of focus include proper body position on both the front and back with proper flutter kick. Basic front and back crawl and elementary backstroke.
Additional Forms and Files:
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
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Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills
Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
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Level 3: Stroke Development
Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
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Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
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Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
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Infant
In this swim program, parents or guardians of children up to 3 years of age will actively participate in their kids' swim lessons. This not only helps increase the child's comfort level in the water, but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes.
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Adult
Designed for adults with little or no swimming experience. Participants will learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe in or around water. Skills of focus include proper body position on both front and back with proper flutter kick. Basic front and back crawl, and elementary backstroke.
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