Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
The Bed Stuy YMCA offers swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Find a class that’s right for you today and get started in the pool!
![Mommy and me swim lessons at the YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-family-swim-mother-daughter-rockaway_1.jpg?itok=lb1EbGwD)
Parent & Child Classes
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness. Parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention.
![Preschoolers sitting on the side of YMCA indoor pool before swim class](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-harlem-swimming-preschool-lesson.jpg?itok=jDjSY-3Q)
Preschool Child
Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills.
![Two girls with swim caps and googles in lap lane of YMCA indoor pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-program-registration-swim-girls_11.jpg?itok=1R02FP2D)
School Age Child
Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
![Teen girl gives thumbs up while swimming at YMCA indoor pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-programs-teens-programs-swim_0.jpg?itok=eLweMwTG)
Teens
Teens can learn swim basics, improve their skills, or refine their stokes on our youth swim team.
![Adult wearing googles takes a breath on the side of North Brooklyn YMCA's indoor lap swimming pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-program-registration-swim-adult_4.jpg?itok=RKlm-MAt)
Adults
Adults can choose from different levels of classes, beginning with water safety and swimming competency, to building and refining swimming stroke techniques.
![A young swimmer swims the back stroke.](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-team-youth_1_0.jpg?itok=ZVdIx4d2)
Youth Swim Team
Young swimmers build strength, speed, and endurance while refining their stroke technique in our swim team programs.
![Private lesson swim instructor teaching young girl to swim in pool at YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-private-lessons_7.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=KOCWyX-e)
Private Swim Lessons
Group lessons aren't for everyone. One-on-one time with a YMCA swim instructor might be just what you need.