Aquatic Programs
We offer a full range of aquatics programming and pool access. From open and lane swim options to swim lessons, as well as our partnership with the Syracuse Chargers, there’s something for all levels!
Wildcat Swim Lessons help kids become safe, confident, and capable swimmers in a positive, encouraging environment. Our progressive program meets swimmers where they are, with four levels that build water comfort, safety, independence, stroke development, and endurance. Small-group instruction gives every swimmer plenty of time in the water and the individual attention they need to learn, grow, and have fun.
Winter 2026 Swim Lesson Registration Fee:
Members: $55/6-week session (Use code WINTERSWIM26 at checkout)
Non-members: $75/6-week session
Swim
Lessons
Parent and Child Swim Lessons
A fun, comfortable introduction to the water, parents join their child in the pool for instructor-led activities that build water comfort, confidence, and basic safety skills through songs, games, floating, kicking, and play.
Choose from one of our 6-week programs:
Tuesdays at 9am, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Beginner 1 Swim Lessons:
Designed for new swimmers who are ready to learn independently with an instructor. Swimmers practice safe pool entry and exit, putting their face in the water, floating, kicking, and beginning to move through the water on their own.
Choose from one of our 6-week programs:
Tuesdays at 9am, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Beginner 2 Swim Lessons:
For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to build on the basics. Lessons focus on independent swimming, body position, kicking, breathing, and introductory freestyle and backstroke skills.
Choose from one of our 6-week programs:
Tuesdays at 9:45am, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Tuesdays at 5:30pm, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Intermediate Swim Lessons
For swimmers who can already swim independently. Swimmers work on improving freestyle and backstroke technique, developing additional strokes and water-safety skills, and building the endurance and confidence to swim longer distances.
Choose from one of our 6-week programs:
Tuesdays at 9:45am, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Tuesdays at 5:30pm, Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Swim Team and Master’s Swimming
For swimmers who are ready to take their skills further, Wildcat is proud to be a home of the Syracuse Chargers Swim Team. Young swimmers can progress from lessons into competitive swimming with one of Central New York’s established swim programs—all in the same pool where they learned to swim.
The Chargers offer opportunities for developing and experienced swimmers to build stronger strokes, endurance, confidence, and racing skills while becoming part of a supportive team environment.
The Chargers are also growing their master’s swim program at Wildcat. Visit their website for more information!
Open and Lane Swim
Our daily pool schedule includes morning and afternoon/evening options for open and lane swimming.
Pool Hours (Open swim with 3 lanes available for lap swim)
MONDAY 6-9AM & 4-6PM
TUESDAY 6-9AM & 4-4:45PM
WEDNESDAY 6-9AM & 4-6PM
THURSDAY 6-9AM & 4-6PM
FRIDAY 6-9AM & 4-6PM
SATURDAY 8-10AM & 12-2PM
SUNDAY 10AM-2PM
Pool Calendar