Welcome to Barracuda Swim School!

Swim lessons in Lower Manhattan!

Discover Our Fun-Filled Lessons

Make a Splash with Our Beginner Program

Tailored specifically for mommy and me, and minnows from ages 0-5. Let your little minnow dive into the excitement of learning to swim with our immersive beginner program. Allow your minnow explore the depths of aquatic adventure as our experienced instructor guides your child through the fundamentals of swimming. We provide tailored training and a supportive environment to help your child develop water skills that will last a lifetime.

Dive Deeper with Our Adaptive Swim Program

We believe anyone can and should learn how to swim! Our instructor is experienced in handling students who need extra care or attention during their swimming lessons. We make sure lessons are taught at a pace appropriate for each student. No matter the circumstance, our classes help build our student’s confidence in the water, while providing a safe and nurturing environment where anyone can learn to swim and be safe around water!

Conquer the Depths with Masters Swimming

Open to all swimmers 18 years of age and older interested in fitness and/or competitive swimming. Dive into the intricacies of advanced techniques and fine-tune your skills to become a master in the water.

Meet your instructor, Alexandra Berrio

Alex began competitively swimming at the tender age of 4. She trained for over a decade with U.S.A Swimming, alongside olympians and some of South Florida’s fiercest competitors. She specifically trained as a long distance swimmer and ranked #5 in Miami-Dade county by the age of 12.

From mommy and me lessons to adult learners, Alex began giving swimming lessons for the YMCA in 2001. Whether you're a water-loving beginner or an experienced swimmer, her lessons are tailored for all ages.

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