The Bayonne Division of Recreation has announced the start of its summer swim lesson program at the DiDomenico Municipal Pool, located at 16th Street in Bayonne. The program begins on Monday, June 30, and will run for five weeks, weather permitting.
The lessons are open only to Bayonne residents and are available to children who will be entering grades 1 through 8. Each child will attend one 30-minute lesson per week, for a total of five lessons during the program.
- Swim lessons begin June 30 and run once a week for five weeks at the DiDomenico Municipal Pool, exclusively for Bayonne children in grades 1–8.
- Registration costs $175 for the first child, $125 for the second, and the third child is free, with sessions limited to 15 children each.
- Each grade group has two session options, but participants may only choose one; lessons last 30 minutes and will be rescheduled in case of bad weather.
Grade-Level Scheduling and Session Options for All Participants
The swim lessons are divided by grade level, and each grade group has two available session options. Participants may choose only one session and are expected to arrive 10–15 minutes before their scheduled time.
The schedule is as follows:
1st and 2nd Grade participants may choose one of the following sessions:
- Mondays from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
- Thursdays from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
3rd and 4th Grade participants may choose one of the following sessions:
- Wednesdays from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
- Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
5th through 8th Grade participants may choose one of the following sessions:
- Tuesdays from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
- Fridays from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Each participant may register for only one of the two session options available for their specific grade group.
All classes are capped at 15 swimmers per session to maintain safe instructor-to-student ratios.
Registration Fees, Family Discounts, and How to Sign Up
The registration fee for the five-week swim lesson program is $175.00 for the first child. For families enrolling more than one child, the second child is eligible for a discounted rate of $125.00, and the third child is free. These discounts apply only to siblings.
Registration is available online through the City of Bayonne’s CapturePoint registration portal at:
https://register.capturepoint.com/CityofBayonne
In order to complete registration, parents must add their child’s name to their account. This can be done by logging in, selecting “View Account”, and adding the child’s name before finalizing the registration.
All registrants must be Bayonne residents, and this program is not open to non-residents.
For questions about registration or further information, parents may call the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email [email protected].
Additional Information About the Division of Recreation and Pool Access
The Bayonne Division of Recreation operates under the Department of Municipal Services. The mission of the Division is to enhance the quality of life for all Bayonne citizens by offering high-quality recreation and cultural programs that address the needs of all segments of the community.
The Recreation Division also issues municipal ID cards. These are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on holidays. On Tuesdays, the office offers extended hours from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, also excluding holidays.
The DiDomenico Municipal Pool, where all swim lessons will take place, operates on a daily summer schedule from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, beginning at the end of the school year and continuing through Labor Day, weather permitting. If the weather is poor, the pool may be closed. In certain cases, extended hours may be announced, though these will be communicated separately by the Division.
