Aquatics Programming

The newly renovated Mary H. Soderberg Aquatic Center features indoor pools, diving, an accessible, zero-entry pool, water slides, a playground, and a hot tub. Explore our locally recommended aquatics program to learn more about:

  • Swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels, with discounts for Skaneateles Community Center members, from certified local instructors
  • Open swim opportunities in our leisure pool, water playground, and 25-yard indoor competition pool
  • Swimming birthday parties and group events
  • Low-impact cardio aquatics group fitness classes, including Aqua Zumba and Deep Aqua Fitness

*All swimmers must pass a swim test to enjoy the waterslide, please see a lifeguard to schedule.   

Private Swimming Lessons

Build confidence in the water with one-on-one private swimming lessons in Skaneateles, NY. Each lesson is led by certified Aquatics instructors who are skilled in teaching swim strokes, breathing techniques, and general water safety. Students can range from beginners all the way to advanced swimmers looking to compete. 

Classes are 30 minutes long (private lesson, 1:1:). We accept all ages and swimming ability levels. We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and all instructors are certified Water Safety Instructors.

 

Parent/ Child: 6mo-3yrs

Pre School: 3yrs-5yrs

School Age: 5yrs-12 yrs

Teen: 12yrs-17yrs

Adult: 18yrs- 99

Aquatics Swim School

Learn to Swim Age range is 5-14 years.

Swim Lessons Start:

Tuesday July 18th  (3pm-6pm)

Thursday July 20th (3pm-6pm)

Saturday July 22nd (8:30am-12:30pm)

Sunday July 23rd (8:30am-12:30pm)

 

 

Swimming lessons will run continually with a monthly fee of $100 for members and $150 for non members. (4 lessons per month/ once per week)

To cancel we would need a 30 -day notice just like our memberships.

Questions? Contact:

Aquatics Director Christine Casazza

ccasazza@skancc.com

315-685-2266

Lifeguard Certification

Sign up for lifeguard certification training using the Red Cross registration form for the certification you’d like to earn. Here are the classes currently being offered at Skaneateles Community Center.

Lifeguarding : (Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm)

-September 22nd-24th, 2023

-October 20th-22nd, 2023

-November 10th-12th, 2023

-November 24th-26th, 2023

-December 15th-17th, 2023

-December 29th-31st, 2023

Price: $400

 

Lifeguarding Recertification: (Sundays 9am-5pm)

-September 24th, 2023

-October 22nd, 2023

-November 12th, 2023

-November 26th, 2023

-December 17th, 2023

-December 31st, 2023

Price: $250

 

CPR Certification/ReCertification: (Saturdays 9am-12pm)

-September 23rd, 2023

-October 21st, 2023

-November 11th, 2023

-November 25th, 2023

-December 16th, 2023

-December 30th, 2023

Price: $100

 

Lifeguarding Instructor: (Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm)

-October 20th-22nd, 2023

-November 10th-12th, 2023

-November 24th-26th, 2023

-December 15th-17th, 2023

-December 29th-31st, 2023

Price: $600

 

Registration can be done from our website. Questions contact Aquatics Director Christine Casazza ccasazza@skancc.com

Comp Pool Hours

**On 10/3 the Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 and will reopen 10/4 in the morning. On 10/17 our Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 & reopen 10/18 in the morning. Come show your support for the swim teams as they compete in home games these 2 dates!**Pool or lane availability subject to change. Please call or check the website, facebook for most up to date information.

Leisure Pool Hours

**On 10/3 the Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 and will reopen 10/4 in the morning. On 10/17 our Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 & reopen 10/18 in the morning. Come show your support for the swim teams as they compete in home games these 2 dates!**Pool or lane availability subject to change. Please call or check the website, facebook for most up to date information.

Hot Tub Hours

**On 10/3 the Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 and will reopen 10/4 in the morning. On 10/17 our Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 & reopen 10/18 in the morning. Come show your support for the swim teams as they compete in home games these 2 dates!**Pool or lane availability subject to change. Please call or check the website, facebook for most up to date information.

Plunge Pool Hours

**On 10/3 the Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 and will reopen 10/4 in the morning. On 10/17 our Aquatic Center will be closed at 12:30 & reopen 10/18 in the morning. Come show your support for the swim teams as they compete in home games these 2 dates!Pool or lane availability subject to change. Please call or check the website, facebook for most up to date information.

Lightning Swim Team

We will be finishing up our summer session on Friday, August 25th. We now have a new Head Coach Paul Hon who is also our Aquatics Coordinator here at SCC! Fall swim team will start on Monday September 11th.

Fall 2023

Monday Sept 11, 2023 – Friday Dec 22, 2023

Practice times will be:

  • Monday -Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Saturday 8:00am-10:00am

Registration opens August 1, 2023. All registrations will be done through Team Unify. Ask about our 2-week free trial for any new swimmer!

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SPLASH Birthday Bash Party

To reserve contact Brianna Gignilliat, bgignilliat@skancc.com or 315-685-2266 ext 6902

Aquatics Staff

Christine Cassaza
Christine Cassaza
Aquatics Director
Paul Hon
Paul Hon
Aquatics Coordinator