We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Find a class that’s right for you.

Mother holds daughter in Rockaway YMCA indoor pool mommy and me swim class

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.
Parent & Child Classes
Kids on side of indoor pool at Harlem YMCA

Preschool Child

Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills.
Preschool Child Classes
Girl learns swimming in pool at YMCA

School Age Child

Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
School Age Child Classes
Teen girl gives thumbs up while swimming at Rockaway YMCA indoor pool in Queens

Teens

Teens progress through YMCA swim levels, from entering the water confidently to refining their strokes for swim team participation at YMCAs across NYC.
Teen Classes
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Adults

Adults can choose from different levels of classes, beginning with water safety and swimming competency, to building and refining swimming stroke techniques.
Adult Classes
Private lesson swim instructor teaching young girl to swim in pool at YMCA

Private Swim Lessons

Group lessons aren't for everyone. One-on-one time with a YMCA swim instructor might be just what you need.
Private Swim Lessons

Questions about swimming at the Y? Find answers to your most frequently asked pool questions. 

Frequently Asked Pool Questions