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. We are open to the public too! Public access requires a day pass purchased at the front desk. 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:

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:

Paul Hon

phon@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.

2024 Lifeguarding Certification Dates
Certification times are as follows: Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm

January 19-21, 2024
February 23-25, 2024
March 22- 24, 2024
April 19-21, 2024
April 26-28, 2024
May 10-12,2024
April 19-21, 2024
April 26-28, 2024
May 10-12, 2024
May 17-19, 2024
June 7-9, 2024
June 21-23, 2024
July 12-14, 2024
July 26-28, 2024

Price: $400

Lifeguarding Recertification
Re-certification times are as follows: Sunday 9am-5pm

Price: $250

CPR Certification/Re-certification
Certification/Re-certification times are as follows: Saturday 9am-12pm

Price: $100

Registration can be done from our website. For questions, please contact Paul Hon, Aquatics Director, at phon@skancc.com.

Pool Hours

Competition Hours

Monday-Thursday
5:30 am – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Friday
5:30 am – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Leisure Hours

Monday-Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Saturday–Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 pm

Please note: Water Works are available upon request. The slide is open 2:00 – 4:00 pm on weekends, depending on guard availability. Please call ahead for the 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!

Skaneateles Lightning Home (gomotionapp.com)

SPLASH Birthday Bash Party

Contact Brianna Harris for inquires and booking bharris@skancc.com.

Aquatics Staff

Paul Hon

Aquatics Coordinator