If you were to flap open the gigantic atlas, situated somewhere between the hustle and bustle of New York and the historic charm of Pennsylvania, you would find a little jewel named New Jersey. Often affectionately referred to as the "Garden State," it's not just famous for its juicy tomatoes or the taste-bud tingling corn, but it's also a big splash in the world of swimming! The kids of New Jersey, or as our imaginary character, Captain Flipper likes to call them – the "Jersey Water Wizards," are quite the aquatic aficionados. With a backstroke as smooth as butter sliding down a hot ear of corn, they swoop through the water, leaving a trail of bubbles and awestruck onlookers. In the morning, as the sun peeks over the Atlantic Ocean, Captain Flipper, a funny, oversized dolphin with sunglasses and a neon swim cap, rallies his team. With a hearty "Flippity, floppity, let's get hoppity!" they dive into the pristine pools that dot the state, from Hoboken to Hackensack. These wizards are not just swimming for gold medals, but for the golden rays of the sun and the cheer of the crowd. Captain Flipper, with his blowhole that sounds like a laughing trombone, instills in them a spirit of fun, friendship, and a love for the magical dance between water and body. He often tells them, "In New Jersey, we don't just swim; we glide, we play, we make the water our stage." And so, from the tiniest of tots to the tallest of teens, the swimming pools of New Jersey echo with laughter, splashes, and the occasional trombone-like blowhole sound - a tribute to the watery wonderland they call home. And the "Jersey Water Wizards" continue to swim, following the flipper-steps of their funny and lovable mentor, Captain Flipper.
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Are you looking for a way to get your family out of the house and into the pool? Look no further! Our swimming classes offer something for everyone in the family, no matter where you live between Fort Lee and Elizabeth. With multiple pools easily accessible from Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Secaucus, Weehawken, Edgewater, North Bergen, Harrison, Newark, Kearny, Clifton, Passaic, Fairfield, West Caldwell, Montclair, West Orange, East Orange, Livingston, Short Hills, and the surrounding communities, you can keep your family cool with our swimming classes. No matter your family's skill level, we have a class for everyone. Whether you are just starting out or brushing up on some swimming skills, our experienced instructors are ready to help. We offer a variety of classes and activities for all ages. We want to make sure that signing up for our classes is as easy as possible. Once you find the right class for you, follow our step-by-step enrollment instructions and you and your family will be ready to jump in the pool in no time! If you have any questions about our program, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to helping you and your family make a splash this summer!
British Swim School at Xchange is located at the pool inside the amenities building named “The Station” or the “4,000 Building” – part of the Xchange at Secaucus Junction complex. You don’t need to live at Xchange or be a member of the amenities building to take swim lessons. After passing the Kiddie Academy and the Hudson Bread Cafe, turn right onto County Rd Ext and follow the signs for the Leasing Center, which is on the second street on your left. The pool is inside the Leasing Center building. Once you get in the building, the receptionist will happily point you towards our pool.
British Swim School at Xchange is located at the pool inside the amenities building named “The Station” or the “4,000 Building” – part of the Xchange at Secaucus Junction complex. You don’t need to live at Xchange or be a member of the amenities building to take swim lessons. After passing the Kiddie Academy and the Hudson Bread Cafe, turn right onto County Rd Ext and follow the signs for the Leasing Center, which is on the second street on your left. The pool is inside the Leasing Center building. Once you get in the building, the receptionist will happily point you towards our pool.