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Swimming Lessons for Kids & Adults in New York City
James Cha, Swim Coach in Manhattan:
James Cha is a swim coach offering private and group swimming lessons to children, teenagers and adults in the Manhattan area in New York City. He has affiliations with Tribeca Park Swim and Health Club, and other swim clubs in the Greater Manhattan area. James is an American Red Cross certified water safety instructor, certified lifeguard, former competitive swimmer and coach at United Stated sports camps. He has a decade of experience teaching children as young as 18 months old to the adult levels.
Swim Classes in New York City:
- Private, semi-private, group swim classes for all ages and levels
James understand that not everyone has the same goals when it comes to swimming so no matter what your current swimming level, his customized training programs will help you attain your goal. Whether you are a child or adult, fitness buff or competitor, he can help you maximize your potential.
Testimonials:
“James is a very good coach and different from other coaches I've had - in a good way" - Matteo, age 13
"The best coach, hard but really enjoyable lessons, gets great results, will get you into the best swim team if you want to become a competitive swimmer." - Julian, age 9
“James is a great instructor. I'm 18 years old and before I started the lessons I was really hesitant about his ability to teach an adult, but he has made tremendous progress with me. His teaching methods are simple but can get difficult as they go on. I'm glad I took lessons from him and not somebody else.” - Forhad Sattar, Swimmer
About James Cha:
Having trained from the age of 5 for his future swimming career, James competed successfully in national competitions for mid-distance and distance freestyle. He swam for the CIY Barracudas and was awarded Most Improved the year of 1997. He also swam for the Chaminade HS Flyers, and became the becoming captain of his team as well as earning the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award in 1998.
James brought his experience as a competitive swimmer to the field of coaching and became an associate coach for United States Sports Camp - the nationally acclaimed competitive swim camp. James has acquired the experience needed to teach aquatics effectively through an American Red Cross Water Safety program and through working alongside the aquatic director of Queensborough Community College teaching swim classes of all ages and levels.
Address:
Battery Park City, New York City, New York 10282, USA
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Skydive Long Island, New York
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Skydive Long Island is conveniently located 70 miles east of New York City, in Calverton, New York. We are a full service skydiving dropzone. Whether you are new to skydiving, or have been skydiving for years, Skydive Long Island is the ultimate skydiving center in the New York area. All are welcome. Rigging services available full time.At Skydive Long Island, you can jump with all of your friends from our 19 seat Caravan. Skydive Long Island is the only dropzone on Long Island flying to 13500 feet! With a view of the entire east end of Long Island, the Atlantic ocean, and Long Island Sound, SDLI is your premium skydiving center for the whole New York area!
Tandem Freefall Progression. First time Tandem Skydives are available with Skydiving Video & Photography Services. Reservations strongly recommended. Students must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals weighing over 225lbs. must have their doctor´s approval.
Art of Swimming
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Art of Swimming has been servicing the Hampton Long Island Area, NY, since 1981, and was originally known as Vicki's Aquatots. We are a full service back yard swim school offering swimming lessons, life guarding, CPR, first aid and scuba training. We teach swimming to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, terrified non-swimmers of all ages and adults. We are insured and are a member of the US Swim School Association, American Swim Coach.s Association (ASCA) & Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
We offer combined experience of over 45 years and use a gentle, yet playful approach that is energetic and extremely goal oriented. Our goal is to get your child swimming in the fastest possible time with the best possible technique for that child. Each child progresses differently.
Art of Swimming uses a variety of unique techniques to accomplish that goal which are not used by any other companies. Even in the "play" times the focus is geared strictly towards obtaining a particular skill in the water. We use all kinds of props to make learning fun and believe in a gentle approach to swimming instruction. Our instructors are enthusiastic, energetic, and fun.
Swimming lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, terrified non-swimmers of all ages, and adults, young & old alike.
- High quality private swimming lessons at your home pool, providing highly qualified, trained, and insured instructors.
- We offer our own progression and certifications, as well as the 3 levels of the Red Cross Preschool Program, the 6 levels of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, Lifeguarding, CPR / AED, First Aid, Snorkeling, Skin Diving, Scuba, and underwater photography.
- High quality private swimming lessons at your home pool, providing highly qualified, trained, and insured instructors.
- We offer our own progression and certifications, as well as the 3 levels of the Red Cross Preschool Program, the 6 levels of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, Lifeguarding, CPR / AED, First Aid, Snorkeling, Skin Diving, Scuba, and underwater photography.
SwimJim
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SwimJim is a leading swim school in New York City for kids & adults. The teachers of SwimJim are the most recognized swimming instructors in New York. We have developed an ordered, methodical approach to teaching swimming skills and to cultivate water competency. We believe the success with which our students navigate in the water proves the programs effectiveness. The most important aspect of our teaching process is our disciplined but loving dedication to getting children in and comfortable with the water. We are thoughtful and observant of childrens behavioral and developmental patterns and will respond to their fears and concerns with love, humor and discipline. This will guide them through the necessary steps to become independent, competent swimmers. All the members of the SwimJim team are committed to the highest level of excellence in everything we do.
Children's Group lessons beginning with infants 6 months of age with progressive levels to pre-competitive stages. For kids with special needs or for those students who want some extra attention with a friend or sibling, SwimJim offer Privates and Semi-Privates cultivated to individual needs. Also Adult swimming lessons: Beginning Adults, Intermediate Adults, Advanced Adults Program
Long Island Skydiving Center
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Located on the South Shore of Long Island, NY, we overlook the Atlantic Coastline, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island, with easy road and rail access from New York City. Long Island Skydiving Center is one of the most experienced skydiving centers in the world, and all of our staff are members of the United States Parachute Association. We are licensed by the equipment manufacturers to use their equipment. In addition, we are respected in the industry as being among the most experienced skydivers in the the world. All of our jumpmasters have also earned USPA's highest ratings. Our instructors have thousands of jumps to their credit and many are world record holders or world champions in their respective disciplines. They have trained literally thousands of first time students all with a perfect safety record. Our equipment is brand new and the most modern, technologically advanced tandem skydiving equipment available. When you want to experience Skydiving in New York, we are the premier Tandem Skydiving Center in Long Island and the New York area. New York Skydiving at it's finest. Learn to skydive today!
Tandem Freefall Progression. Group, military, and student discounts available, as well as multimedia productions. Reservations strongly recommended. Students must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals weighing over 225lbs. should call for instructor approval.
Swim Works NYC
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SWIM WORKS is a group of experienced, talented, and creative instructors who love to teach swimming. SWIM WORKS is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, New York at St. Bartholomew’s Church. The water is always warm, and there is always a lifeguard on duty. Our mission is to provide people of all ages and abilities with safe, fun, and high-quality instruction to help them meet and exceed their aquatic goals. All SWIM WORKS instructors are certified and specially trained to teach effective swimming techniques and water safety skills in a comfortable learning environment. Class size is limited to 3 students per instructor, so each student gets plenty of attention. We specialize in private and semi-private lessons, as well as lessons for those with special needs and disabilities. Whether you have competitive aspirations or want your child to learn safe swimming skills in an exciting and engaging setting, you’ll find what you’re looking for at SWIM WORKS!
We offer the following programs:
- Learn To Swim
- Stroke Refinement
- Special Needs
- Infants & Toddlers
- Children
- Adults
- Swim Team Prep
- Fitness Swimming
- Community Water Safety
- Triathlete Training
- Learn To Swim
- Stroke Refinement
- Special Needs
- Infants & Toddlers
- Children
- Adults
- Swim Team Prep
- Fitness Swimming
- Community Water Safety
- Triathlete Training
ID Tech Camps, New York
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Since 1999, over 170,000 students have chosen iD Tech Camps to unlock their internal drive and discover new technologies for today and the future. iD Tech Camps provides 1-week and 2-week technology and computer science summer camps for kids and teens along with the iD Programming Academy, iD Gaming Academy, and iD Film Academy in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including 7 universities in New York State. iD Tech Camps offers week-long day camps and overnight camps for students ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), and 2-week teen summer camps for ages 13-18 (iD Academies). Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.
Get inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors, and build critical 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering) skills. iD Tech Camps summer programs are designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages to build on their skills and learn new subjects.
“Finally, somebody is providing fun, creative technology education for middle-schoolers who are absolutely craving it.”
- Joanna M., Parent, New York University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 7-18:
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations.