Brian Lee Crosby Memorial Learn to Swim Program/East Middle School

Brian Lee Crosby Memorial Learn to Swim Program/East Middle School

Operated by the YMCA of Greater Erie, the Brian Lee Crosby Memorial Learn to Swim Program is sponsored by the City of Erie and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Swim lessons are free to City of Erie residents aged 6 months to 17 years old at Strong Vincent or East Middle Schools.  Classes meet 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 2 weeks.   Each class is 40 minutes.  Lessons are held 10-4pm.  Class size is limited.  Advanced registration is required.

Open swim is available for registered participants and their families on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-3:30pm.  Children 5 and under must have a parent or guardian (18 or older) in the water within arm’s reach at all times.  Children ages 6-12 must have a parent or guardian present on the pool deck.

Masks are required when not in the water.  Covid-19 safety guidelines will be followed.

Parents or guardians are responsible for registration, attendance and transportation needs.  Bathing suits are required.  Certified lifeguards are on duty.