We are happy to provide a
free opportunity for members of the NYU Athletics community to use reserved areas of the Paulson Center at designated times with their children age 5-15!
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the Paulson Center. Each adult may accompany up to 2 children. A secondary non-member parent/guardian may accompany the member and child(ren), but will need to provide a photo ID and be registered at the reception desk prior to entry. There is no entry fee for the children or non-member parent/guardian.
Registering for family hours only gives the child and non-member parent/guardian access to the designated activity areas.
Use of any other activity area will result in loss of access to family hours.
Please note: an active membership is required for the member parent/guardian to bring a child and membership must be verified each visit by swiping one's physical NYU ID card at the Paulson Center Athletics reception desk.
Child Registration Form
Each child only needs to be registered once, but will need to check in at the reception desk each day they accompany you for Family Hours. Children age 5-15 are eligible for Family Hours.
Offerings & Schedule
FAMILY SWIM
- Located in the Paulson Pool
- 1 Child (non-swimmer) per 1 Adult OR up to 2 Children (at least 1 must pass a swim test) per 1 Adult.
- To pass a swim test, a child must swim one length of the pool unassisted.
- Any children who are not able to pass the swim test must have an adult within arm's length at all times.
- US Coast Guard approved life jackets are strongly encouraged for non-swimmer children.
- Arm floaties, water wings, and other non USCG-approved flotation devices may be used.
- Members must bring their own flotation devices
- Kickboards, fins, and paddles are available to borrow on the pool deck
- Members may bring pool-appropriate toys/balls
SCHEDULE
Check the Paulson Activity Area schedules for the most up-to-date information.
Please note, that due to Departmental needs and/or repairs and maintenance, the schedules are subject to change at any time.
Fall 2025 Term Family Hours Dates & Times:
- Saturday 9/6 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Saturday 9/7 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Saturday 9/13 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 9/14 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 9/20 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Sunday 9/21 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 9/27 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Sunday 9/28 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 10/4 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 10/5 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 10/11 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 10/12 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Saturday 10/18 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 10/19 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 10/25 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 10/26 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 11/1 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 11/2 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 11/8 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 11/9 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Saturday 11/15 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Sunday 11/16 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 11/22 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Sunday 11/23 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 11/29 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 11/30 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Saturday 12/6 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Sunday 12/7 - Family Swim 8am-10am
- Saturday 12/13 - NO FAMILY HOURS
- Sunday 12/14 - NO FAMILY HOURS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I swim by myself during family swim?
A: No, members will have to return during free swim hours.
Q: When are family hours?
A: Please see the schedule above. Note, that due to Departmental needs and/or repairs and maintenance, the schedules are subject to change at any time.
Q: How do I sign up my child for family hours?
A: See the Child Registration form link above.
Q: Do I have to sign up my child in advance?
A: No, you can register your child at any time via the Child Registration form above prior to entering.
Q: Can I come to the Family Hours if I'm not a member yet?
A: No, an adult must have an active membership to bring a child to the family hours.
Q: Do my kids need to be able to swim?
A: Yes, if you will not be in the water with them, children must pass a swim test. For children to swim unaccompanied in the water, they must pass a swim test by swimming one length of the pool. If they're not able to do so, the parent or guardian must stay within arms reach of the child while they're in the water.
Contact Us
For questions on your membership status, please contact the Membership Office at nyugymmembership@nyu.edu.
For all other questions, please contact our Paulson Operations Managers at 181admin@nyu.edu.
