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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!


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SWIM WORKS is located at St. Bartholomew's Church, 109 East 50th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues) in Midtown Manhattan, across from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Enter through the red double-doors on 50th Street and take the elevator or stairs one floor down. The locker rooms are at the far end of the hall on the left, just before the gymnasium.

Directions to 109 East 50th Street, New York, NY

BY CAR
FDR drive to Exit 10 (49th Street), merge onto East 49th Street. Proceed westbound on 49th Street to Park Avenue, and turn right. Turn right onto East 50th Street. Our entrance is on the left, between Park and Lexington.

BY SUBWAY
6 train to the 51st Street stop. Exit at 50th Street and walk westbound. Our entrance is on the right.

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E or V train to Lexington Ave./53rd St. stop. Exit at 53rd Street and walk south on Lexington to 50th Street. Turn right and walk west on 50th Street. Our entrance is on the right.

BY BUS
Take the M-101, 102, or 103 bus to the 49/50th Street stop and walk westbound on E 50th. Our entrance is on the right.

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Take the crosstown M-50 to the Lexington Avenue stop and walk westbound on E 50th Street. Our entrance is on the right.

School / Office Address: 109 East 50th Street
Manhattan
New York
USA
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As seen in The New York Times. 

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