Milbank Swim School | NYC

Swim Classes in Harlem, NYC

Welcome to Splash Fit Swim Club at the Milbank Community Center in Harlem, New York City. Whether you are searching for kids swim lessons in Harlem, adult swimming classes in NYC, or private swim lessons in Upper Manhattan, our programs provide a safe, supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

Our Milbank location features a clean indoor pool, experienced coaches, small class sizes, and flexible scheduling. From beginner water safety and learn-to-swim programs for toddlers and children to stroke development and competitive preparation for youth, Splash Fit delivers high-quality swim instruction focused on confidence, safety, and long-term progress. Join us at Milbank and experience trusted indoor swim lessons in Harlem.

Private classes offer the option of our traditional learning curriculum or skills are assessed and covered with the attention requested specifically by the participant or parent.

We highly recommend booking group classes due to our small ratios.

Each Class/Practice begins on the hour and half hour. Please fill out a pre-registration form located in the link above.

Address

Dunlevy Milbank Center

14-32 W 118th St.

New York, NY 10026

(917) 951-7057

Pricing

Our tuition is billed monthly and is based on the calendar month. The prices are adjusted to reflect how many lessons your student receives when there are extra weeks or holidays in the month, as shown below.

Tuition per lesson

Monthly: $55 – 30 min class
Monthly: $74 – 60 min class | Only available in Team Prep & Adult Levels
Private: $165 – 30 min class

Please note: Tuition is adjusted and pre-paid on a monthly basis. Payments will be withdrawn from your autopay account on the 1st of every month.

Understanding Price Adjustments

Price of lesson x # of scheduled lessons in the month = monthly cost

Students enrolled in our program attend the same class and day every week. Based on this calendar example, students enrolled in:

• Monday classes will pay a tuition of $220.00 for 4 classes
• Wednesday classes will pay a tuition of $275.00 for 5 classes
• Saturday classes will pay a tuition of $165.00 for 3 classes due to a holiday closure from the 23rd to the 26th

Entering the facility

Please be sure to sign in at the receptionist’s desk where you will find the pool entrance just behind you. Locker rooms can be reached by taking the stairs to the left of the main entrance down to the lower level, or by taking the stairs on the pool deck down to the locker room.

Seating

Seating for participant’s chaperones or family members are located in the bleachers overlooking the pool.

Facility specific rules

Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the Splash Fit Swim Club and Children’s Aid staff.

• Enter facility through approved entrances, be sure to sign-in at the receptionists desk prior to entering pool
• Street shoes aren’t allowed on pool deck | This includes crocs or footwear worn on the street
• Changing on deck is prohibited | All participants who are to enter the water must be changed in the facility’s locker/dressing rooms in the lower level
• Wear proper swim attire/no underwear beneath bathing suits | Trunks with netting or jammers for males, one piece bathing suits for females
• Guests over the age of 5 are not permitted to enter the opposite gender restroom/locker room, family changing rooms are located on the lower level in between the male and female locker room entrances
• The facility offers women’s, men’s and family/gender neutral dressing rooms
• Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms
• All bathers must shower before entering the pool
• Children/toddlers who aren’t yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper beneath their swimsuit
• Wear a swim cap
• Flotation devices are  not allowed in the pool
• Eating/drinking isn’t allowed in or around pool area/bleachers
• Glass containers are prohibited within the facility, bleachers included
• Only participants are allowed on pool deck unless otherwise advised by a staff member
• Lap lanes are intended to accommodate multiple swimmers simultaneously | Staff may ask patrons to share lanes when pool accommodations are limited
• Lap lanes are for lap swimming only, walking may be allowed at the discretion of a staff member
• Patrons must be able to pass a swim test in order to enter the deep end of the pool.
  • Swim test is conducted as follows:
    • jump in the water from the side
    • recover to the surface, swim 25 yards with a competent stroke
    • tread for 1 minute, then exit the water

Failure to adhere to any of the rules above may result in termination of your active enrollment and membership.

Facility features

25 yard pool
3 feet deep at its shallowest
7 feet 10 inches deep at its deepest

Average Water Temp

82F

Holiday & Closure Schedule

Our team will contact you if there are any closings for any reasons. Your classes will be prorated accordingly for any closures.