Get into the pool with Inclusive Community Wellness
Learn-to-Swim, Masters, and Aqua Aerobics at Brooklyn College and York College
3,290
Swimmers gained competency since 2023
356
Public school swimmers last year
124
Red Cross certified lifeguards since 2023
65%
Families return for a second session
Our Programs
Kids Learn-to-Swim
Swim instruction pathway for beginners to advanced level. Ages 4-13.
Baby+Me
Introduction to the pool for babies and toddlers. Ages 1-3 with parent/guardian.
Adult Learn-to-Swim
Learn fundamental swimming with beginner to intermediate level instruction.
Aqua Aerobics
Engage multiple muscle groups with 12x more resistance in water, less impact on joints.
Water Polo
If you’re a swimmer, jump into the pool to train for an intense team game – water polo.
Free Community Swim
Sunday afternoon free open swim session at Brooklyn College. All are welcome for swimming.
Lifeguard Course
Several times a year, ICW offers Red Cross certification to address Brooklyn's lifeguard shortage.
School Programs
ICW offers school learn-to-swim and lifeguard certification. Speak to your principal to get started.
Program Schedule
| Program | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Kids' Learn-to-Swim | 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm |
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| Baby + Me | 10am | Advanced Instruction | 11am | ||||
| Adult Beginner Learn-to-Swim | 8am 9am 12pm1pm |
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| Adult Intermediate Learn-to-Swim | 8am 12pm |
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| Masters Swimming | 8am | ||||||
| Aqua Aerobics | 12pm | ||||||
| Free Community Swim | 2pm | ||||||
| Water Polo | 6pm | ||||||
| Lifeguard Certification | |||||||
| Water Safety Education | |||||||
| Wellness Programs |
“Learning to swim provides pathways to wellness and limitless opportunities through aquatics.”
ICW News
Free Learn-To-Swim
We’re grateful for interest in our learn-to-swim programs! All programs are made possible by partnership between our City Council funding partners, facility hosts, and dedicated ICW pool staff.
Right now, all free spots are FULL. With your assistance, ICW will keep making the case to open more swimming spots. Find out how to contact your district’s Council Member to request swimming programming using our suggestions about what to ask.
Hi,
My name is [Your Name]. I live in [Neighborhood / ZIP]. I’m trying to get Free Swim Lessons for [Me / My Child] from ICW, a nonprofit offering learn-to-swim programs. ICW’s program is currently full because of limited funding.
I’m asking Council Member [Name] to consider funding programs so more residents in my District [Number] can learn to swim.
Thanks for addressing the safety issue by expanding community access to swim instruction.
ICW on Instagram
Inclusive Community Wellness (ICW), the Brooklyn-based aquatics and wellness nonprofit, celebrated the culmination of its summer learn-to-swim program on Friday, August 14th poolside at the Brooklyn College West Quad Center. This summer, ICW brought results-oriented swim instruction to more than 100 children and adults with program funding from Council Member Farah Louis, and support from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).