Goldfish Swim School - UES E. 80th Street

Goldfish Swim School - UES E. 80th Street Teaching kids how to swim is our passion! Goldfish is much more than a swim school. You feel it the moment you walk in. Something different. Something unexpected.

Goldfish Swim School – UES E. 80th Street is a state-of-the-art swimming facility dedicated to teaching children as young as 4 months old. It’s more than vibrant colors chosen to inspire kids. More than a curriculum crafted to not only teach kids to swim but also to build their character through guided play. More than a shiver-free pool heated to 90 degrees. There’s something more. Something beyond typical. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives by teaching kids to swim and be safer in and around the water. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. In a class size of no more than 4 children to 1 swim instructor, children master the skills they need to be safer and confident in the water. Beginning as early as 4 months, children progress through a series of perpetual swimming lessons, graduating to higher levels of difficulty as swimming skills are mastered. Goldfish also offers special events like parties, Family Swim, accelerated Jump Start Clinics and our Goldfish Swim Force Team, catered to swimmers who have completed the Goldfish Pro Level. Goldfish Swim School – Location is proud to help teach the children of the great community of New York, NY how to swim and be safer in the water. We encourage you to stop by for a tour of our facilities. We guarantee you’ll love it at Goldfish! To learn more, please visit www.goldfishswimschool.com.

🌟✨ September Star Students ✨🌟A huge splash of applause for our September Star Students at Goldfish Swim School – Upper E...
09/12/2026

🌟✨ September Star Students ✨🌟

A huge splash of applause for our September Star Students at Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side! 🐠💛

These little fish have been working hard, building confidence, mastering new skills, and making waves with every lesson! From earning ribbons to reaching exciting new milestones, we are SO proud of all the progress they’ve made. 🌊⭐

Way to shine, superstars — keep swimming, keep smiling, and keep making waves! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️✨

Ready for your little fish to be our next Star Student?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they're thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want thei...
09/10/2026

When parents sign their baby up for Mini Lessons, they're thinking about the swim and water safety skills they want their baby to learn. And of course, these lessons provide that, but here's the thing...

Mini Lessons are so much more.
They're one-on-one bonding time.
A chance to build confidence together.
A weekly routine your little one looks forward to.
An unexpected emotional reset for you.
And the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the water.
Some of the biggest milestones start with the smallest splashes.🧡✨

09/08/2026

👑✨ Poolside Chats ✨👑

Who’s your favorite princess? 👸💖

We asked our Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side staff to share their favorite princesses, and let’s just say… everyone has their favorite! 🐠✨ From classic royalty to adventurous princesses, our team had some fin-tastic answers. 👑🌊

Now it’s your turn — who’s your favorite princess? Tell us in the comments! 👇💛

Ready to make a splash with us?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

09/07/2026

🐠💛 Meet Bubbles & Friends! 💛🐠

Ever wonder what Bubbles and all of his friends represent at Goldfish? 🌊✨

These two sisters know their swim buddies! From confidence and bravery to water safety and perseverance, they’re breaking down what each of our Goldfish friends represents and the lessons they help our swimmers learn along the way. 💙🏊‍♀️

At Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side, every buddy has a special meaning and helps make learning to swim even more fun! 🌟🐠

Which Goldfish buddy is your little swimmer’s favorite? Tell us in the comments! 👇💛

Ready to make waves with us?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

09/04/2026

🏊‍♂️✨ Before vs. After the Swim Meet ✨🏊‍♀️

Before: ready to make waves 😎🌊
After: absolutely WIPED. 😂💤

Our Swim Force swimmers at Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side gave it their ALL at the meet! From racing hard to cheering on their teammates, they definitely earned that post-meet exhaustion. 🐠💛

We’re so proud of the hard work, determination, and team spirit these swimmers bring to every race! 🏅💙

Interested in taking your swimmer’s skills to the next level?
📲 Click the link in our bio to learn more about Swim Force!
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

Every great adventure starts with a little imagination. 🏴‍☠️👑One day, they're a pirate searching for treasure. Next, the...
09/01/2026

Every great adventure starts with a little imagination. 🏴‍☠️👑

One day, they're a pirate searching for treasure. Next, they're a princess making a royal splash. And somewhere in between all that pretending, they're learning something pretty incredible: confidence.

At Goldfish Swim School, we believe play is one of the best teachers. Through laughter, imagination, and plenty of fun, little swimmers discover they can try new things, solve challenges, and believe in themselves.

Here's to every pirate, princess, superhero, mermaid, and brave little swimmer who's making waves one splash at a time.🧡🐠

Which character will your little swimmer become this month when their imagination takes over?

💦✨ Another Five-Star Review! ✨💦There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing how much our Goldfish families love their exp...
08/30/2026

💦✨ Another Five-Star Review! ✨💦

There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing how much our Goldfish families love their experience! 💙🐠

From our warm and welcoming team to the confidence, skills, and smiles their little swimmers build in every lesson, reviews like this remind us why we love what we do. Thank you for trusting Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side to be part of your family’s swimming journey! 🌊✨

We appreciate every kind word and can’t wait to keep making waves together! 🏊‍♀️💛

Ready to experience the Goldfish difference?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

08/27/2026

💦✨ Front Desk for the Day ✨💦

“Have a great shift!”
“You too!” 💙😂

Our future Goldfish team members were hard at work behind the Front Desk, greeting families, answering phones (kind of 😉), and bringing the biggest smiles to everyone who walked through the door! 🐠✨

At Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side, every visit is filled with fun, imagination, and memories that go beyond the pool. Who knows… maybe we’ll be hiring these little Front Desk Representatives in a few years! 🏊🌟

Ready to join the fun?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

08/25/2026

🌟✨ August Star Student Spotlight ✨🌟

Meet Gabby, one of our amazing August Star Students at Goldfish Swim School – Upper East Side! 🐠💛

We loved getting to hear from Gabby and learn about her favorite parts of swim lessons! Her positive attitude, determination, and excitement in the pool make every lesson so much fun, and we’re incredibly proud of all the progress she’s made. 🌊✨

Keep up the amazing work, Gabby! We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow, build confidence, and make waves every time you jump in the pool. ⭐🏊‍♀️

Ready for your little fish to be our next Star Student?
📲 Click the link in our bio to enroll today.
📞 Or give us a call at 332-867-1110 — we’d love to welcome you to the GSS family!

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Ask a Goldfish kid what day swim lessons are, and there's a good chance they already know.Because for many little swimme...
08/24/2026

Ask a Goldfish kid what day swim lessons are, and there's a good chance they already know.
Because for many little swimmers, it's the day they get to see their favorite instructor, celebrate a new skill, and have a whole lot of fun.🧡

Not every routine has to feel like a chore. Sometimes the best part of the week comes with a swimsuit and a splash.🐠✨

What's something your child looks forward to every week?

Address

1534 2nd Avenue
New York, NY
10021

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13325296845

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