A YMCA certified swim instructor could be just what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve your swimming goals. Your lessons are designed to meet your specific needs. 

Private/Semi-private Swim Lessons

Let our caring, experienced aquatics team support you in achieving your individual swim goals through 30-minute private or semi-private swim lessons.

Private lessons target your strengths as a swimmer and allow you and your instructor to develop an individualized plan for what you want to get better at. Semi-private lessons can be arranged for you and friends or family. 

We’re committed to helping you be the swimmer you want to be.

To schedule your private swim lesson, please contact Calvin Lawrence, Aquatics Director, at 212-912-2224 or clawrence@ymcanyc.org.

Group Swim Lessons

Kid learning how to swim at YMCA
We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults year-round at our indoor pools across the city.
Find a Swim Lesson

Water Exercise

Adults taking water exercise class in the pool at the YMCA in Manhattan
Utilize the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.
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Personal Training

A personal trainer works with a YMCA member on a treadmill.
Take your fitness to the next level by signing up for a session with a personal trainer.
Training Packages

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

Frequently Asked Pool Questions