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Riverhead Swimming Lessons

Water Safety

By Staci Nappi, Publisher/Editor, Riverhead Macaroni Kid July 5, 2024

Swimming Lessons on the North Fork:


Swimming Lessons Basic Swimming and water safety are offered throughout the summer. You can register with the Recreation Dept. for the beach where you want to take the lesson. (631-727-3200)

The dates listed correspond with your lesson dates, and the time will be determined on Monday during the student evaluation. Evaluations will be held on the first Monday of the lesson dates. There must be five on the first day of lessons; there are no exceptions. Riverhead Town Parking Permit is required at all Town Beaches.


South Jamesport Sessions (Levels 1 & 2 Only)

 Age: 5 and over 

Location: South Jamesport Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 8th - July 19th 

Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm. 

Fee: $75.00 Non-Residents: $85.00 (for 10 sessions)


Pee-Wee Swim 

An introduction to the basic skills needed to swim. 

Parent Participation is required. Parents will be required to be in the water and lift their children. 

Must be 3 on the first day of lessons, no exceptions.


Wading River Beach Sessions 

Age: 5 and over 

Location: Wading River Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 22nd - Aug. 2nd 

Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm 

Fee: $75.00 Non-Residents: $85.00 (for 10 sessions)


South Jamesport Sessions 

Age: 3 - 4 only 

Location: South Jamesport Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 8th - July 19th 

Sessions are available every 45 minutes between 11:00am-4:15pm 

Fee: $75.00 Non-Residents: $85.00 (for 10 sessions)


Iron Pier Beach Sessions 

Age: 5 and over 

Location: Iron Pier Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, Aug. 5th - Aug. 16th 

Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm 

Fee: $75.00 Non-Residents: $85.00 (for 10 sessions)


Wading River Sessions 

Age: 3 - 4 only 

Location: Wading River Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 22nd-Aug. 2nd 

Sessions are available at: 11:45am, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, and 4:15pm 

Fee: $75.00 Non-Residents: $85.00 (for 10 sessions)


Private Swimming Lessons

1 on 1 swim instruction in 45 minute increments. 

Arrive on Monday at a chosen time for your evaluation. Your time will be scheduled with our Swim Instructor after that first day of evaluations. 


Wading River Sessions 

Age: 5 and over 

Location: Wading River Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 22nd-Aug. 2nd 

Time: 45 min. sessions at an agreed-upon time with the instructor. 

Fee: $300.00 Non-Residents: $310.00 (for 10 sessions) Iron Pier Sessions 

Age: 5 and over Location: Iron Pier Beach Dates: Monday - Friday, Aug. 5th - Aug. 16th Time: 45 min. 

Sessions at an agreed-upon time with the instructor. Fee: $300.00 Non-Residents: $310.00 (for 10 sessions)


Iron Pier Sessions 

Age: 5 and over 

Location: Iron Pier Beach 

Dates: Monday - Friday, Aug. 5th - Aug. 16th 

Time: 45 min. sessions at an agreed-upon time with the instructor.

 Fee: $300.00 Non-Residents: $310.00 (for 10 sessions)



Riverhead Parks and Rec: 631-727-3200 X 732