Your child can learn to swim this summer…for free! Swim lessons for youth residing in Thompson will be held at East Mongaup River Park (formerly known as Town of Thompson Park) from July 1st through August 9th.

Lessons are held Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays in 30-minute increments from 4:30-6pm. When you fill out the form below, choose your swimmer’s level and rank your preferred day and time, and we will do our best to accommodate you!

Swimmer Levels

    • SA 1/Water Acclimation: Students develop comfort with underwater exploration & learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. Is your child uncomfortable putting their face in the water?
    • SA 2/Water Movement: This stage focuses on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water. Is your child comfortable putting their face in the water?
    • SA 3/Water Stamina: Students will learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

To enroll your child, fill out this PDF registration form, and return to the Town in one of the following ways:

  1. Email the form to Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Recreation at [email protected], or
  2. Mail in this registration form to Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Recreation Department | 4052 NY 42, Monticello NY 12701.

You must provide proof of residency when registering your child. Proof of residency items include current utility or sanitation bill, tax bill, mortgage statement, printed rent receipt, report card, or letter from school. Swim lessons are open to children ages 5 and up (must have turned 5 by December 1st, 2023).

This program is brought to you by Town of Thompson Parks & Recreation. Contact Jamie Ferriero at Town of Thompson Parks & Rec. Dept. at 845-796-3606 or email [email protected] for more info.

Sullivan County Youth Bureau

Town of Thompson Youth Programs are funded in part by a grant from NYS Office of Children and Family Services, through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.