A Beautiful Place to Be
Whether you are into swimming laps and water fitness, or you just want to cool off and have fun, our 4,200 sq. ft. outdoor heated pool with a zero-depth entrance and children’s water play area is a beautiful place to be. Sit under the covered patio and enjoy a healthy snack from Cafe at the J while your child learns to swim with Swim Gym — a world-renowned swimming institution and trusted partner of the MBJCC. We offer a comprehensive swimming and water safety program for all ages, from infants through adults, with private and group lesson options and a full competitive swim team. Our waterfront location on the Indian Creek Waterway also makes us home to the Mariner program, featuring weekly kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoe activities for campers and participants. Browse all of our aquatics offerings below and register today.
Explore All Aquatics Programs
From first-time swimmers to competitive athletes, the MBJCC Kotzen Aquatics Center has something for everyone. Click any program below to learn more and register.
Everything the Kotzen Aquatics Center Has to Offer
Our state-of-the-art aquatics facility is one of the most unique in Miami Beach — beautifully designed, professionally maintained, and packed with programming for every swimmer at every level.
4,200 Sq. Ft. Heated Pool
Our outdoor heated 3-lane lap pool spans 4,200 sq. ft., providing a beautiful, comfortable swimming environment for lap swimmers, water fitness participants, families, and competitive athletes year-round.
Zero-Depth Entry
Our zero-depth entry pool design allows for a safe and gradual entry into the water, making it ideal for young children, new swimmers, and anyone who prefers a gentle transition into the pool.
Children's Water Play Area
Our children’s water play area is a beautiful and engaging space designed to make the pool experience fun and exciting for the youngest members of our community.
Covered Patio & Cafe at the J
Relax under our covered poolside patio and enjoy food and snacks from Cafe at the J while your family enjoys the water. A perfect spot for parents to unwind while the kids swim.
Swim Gym — World-Renowned Instruction
All aquatics programming at the MBJCC is powered by Swim Gym — a world-renowned swimming institution with an innovative teaching approach and cutting-edge techniques. Every instructor is trained with Swim Gym’s proven curriculum focused on water safety and skill development from infants to senior citizens.
Indian Creek Waterway Activities
Our waterfront location on the Indian Creek Waterway gives us access to kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoe rentals as part of our Mariner program and camp water sports activities.
Kotzen Aquatics Center Hours
Sunday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Thursday
6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Powered by Swim Gym
The MBJCC is proud to partner with Swim Gym — a world-renowned swimming institution with a proven, innovative teaching approach and cutting-edge techniques for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Swim Gym’s specialized learn-to-swim program has helped children and adults achieve water safety and confidence in the water for decades. Every Swim Gym instructor is trained with their curriculum, which focuses on water safety, fitness, and fun from infants through senior citizens — ensuring that regardless of age, everyone walks away with lifelong swimming skills. Swim Gym’s philosophy is simple: swim for life, not just swim for their lives. It is the perfect partner for the MBJCC’s commitment to comprehensive aquatics programming for our entire community.
On the Water with Mariner
The MBJCC’s unique location on the Indian Creek Waterway gives us access to one of the most exciting aquatics experiences in Miami Beach — the Mariner program. Mariner offers weekly water sport activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoe rentals directly on the Indian Creek Waterway, supervised by Swim Gym. This program is available to Camp Klurman campers as a weekly waterway activity during the summer, and may be available as a standalone program during select seasons — check the registration portal for current Mariner availability. Whether paddling through the waterway on a kayak or gliding past the Miami Beach skyline on a stand-up board, Mariner is an unforgettable part of the MBJCC aquatics experience.
Aquatics FAQs
The MBJCC offers Swim Lessons (private and group), Adult Fitness Swim, the Mariner waterway program, and a competitive Swim Team — all powered by Swim Gym, a world-renowned swimming institution.
See our facility hours here.
All swim lessons at the MBJCC are taught by Swim Gym instructors, who are trained with Swim Gym’s proven curriculum. Every instructor is certified and experienced in teaching swimmers from infants through adults across all skill levels.
Mariner is the MBJCC’s waterway program offering weekly kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoe activities on the Indian Creek Waterway, supervised by Swim Gym. It is available as a regular activity for Camp Klurman campers during the summer.
Pool access for lap swimming and recreational use is included with MBJCC membership. Non-members may purchase a day pass — contact our membership team at (305) 534-3206 for current guest pass pricing. Swim lesson and program enrollment is open to members and non-members.
Register for all aquatics programs through the portal above or at mbjcc.org/register. For questions about which program is right for your child or family, call us at (305) 534-3206.
