About Us
The story of 716 Swim started after Elizabeth Benedict began thinking about the many children who were missing out on the opportunity of learning to swim during the summer of Covid-19. After reflecting on her childhood summers filled with days of swimming and fun, Elizabeth was thinking of ways to help the local children enjoy their summers, despite being in a pandemic. After considering many options, she decided that one way she could help is by offering private swim lessons. Her experiences have taught her that children learn best in either a one-on-one or small-group setting, along with an environment that they are familiar and comfortable with. She then realized this summer was the perfect time to teach this way.
With a passion for teaching swim lessons, owner Elizabeth Benedict, who has over 15 years of lifeguard and swim instructor experience, decided to take the plunge into 716 Swim. Her love for teaching children stretches beyond the pool to the field where she has coached numerous lacrosse teams and into the classroom where she is a New York State certified physical education and special education teacher.
Elizabeth hopes to give back to the sport and the community which has given her so much. With 716 Swim, she hopes she can continue to spread her love of swimming by teaching all ages and abilities the respect for water and the love of swimming.
