Harlem YMCA Schedules

Group Exercise Classes

Indoor group exercise classes are now open! All classes are included with membership. Reservations are required for Spin and Aqua Aerobics classes at this time. See our schedule below. Learn more about what to expect and how to stay up to date using our mobile app. 

Harlem Y Aquatics

Aquatics Activities offered at the YMCA 
We offer a variety of aquatics programming in our two pools. Learn more about how to stay up to date with our mobile app, what to bring, and our updated swim policies.

Pool Stats

• 20 yards long
• Heated
  
   

Lap Swim

Lap swim is designed for more organized swimming up and down the length of the pool repeatedly-- circle swim only. Reservations are not required for swim sessions. Please be aware of the following swim policies:

• Please bring your own towel and swim cap
• Please take a shower before entering the pool
• Selected equipment is available to use. Please return when you are finished using.
• Locker rooms are provided for your personal belongings. Please bring your own lock. 
• Please see new protocols in our FAQ
• YMCA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times.
• Lap swim lanes are shared lanes, with a maximum of two swimmers at a time. 

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons: 

• Parent/Child Classes: 1:5 Instructor to Parent/Child Ratio
• Pre-School ( 3-5 years old): 1:5 Instructor to Child Ratio
• School Age ( 5-12 years old): 1:6 Instructor to Child Ratio

Swim Lesson Procedures

We are excited that you have made this important step in your child’s development of water safety! Thank you for choosing the Y to be the place for them to learn, grow and thrive in the water.  To ensure that your experience exceeds your expectations, we have a few tips to guide you through our department. Please note that there are several changes in our process to ensure we are following all safety procedures and guidelines.  

• Give yourself 15-30 minutes prior to your class.
• Only one adult per child may enter the facility per child.
• Scan your program or membership card. If you do not have a program card please give yourself enough time to stop at our membership desk to obtain one.
• Park all strollers and scooters on the east entrance of the building.
• Families may use our Family Locker Room on the second floor.
• Once changed and ready for your class, please wait on the second floor waiting area located outside of the family locker room. Your instructor will come to this area to check in your child.
• Parents must wait in this area for the duration of the child’s class.
• Bring your own towel & swim cap
• We encourage all members, program participants, and visitors to wear a mask when indoors. Hooks are available to hang your mask while swimming.
• Children ages 0-11 yrs old must be accompanied with an adult member 18 years and older and in the water at all times
   

Basketball

Our basketball courts are now open for both shoot-around and games. Please see below for a description of the activities. To see current schedule please visit our online app schedule. 

Adult Open Gym (no reservation required, first come first serve) For members 18 years and older. Members under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Family Time Hours
Check our schedule for updated times

Teen Access in the Fitness Center

Teens ages 12+ can access the facility without a guardian during teen hours only. For teen basketball, please see our schedule for teen basketball hours.

All teens ages 12 through 17 are required to complete a fitness equipment orientation before using the fitness equipment. 

Teen Time Hours

Mon-Fri
3:00 PM-8:30 PM 

Sat-Sun 
8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Teen on a Family Membership
You can also come anytime the Y is open, as long as you are with an adult from your family membership.

Check schedules and get updates on your device when you download our apps for iPhone and Android.