McBurney YMCA
Swimming is a life skill, great exercise, and a challenging sport. Whether you’re looking for swim classes for your kids, want to learn water safety, or enjoy swimming as a form of exercise, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Y.
Summer Programming starts July 1!
Member registration opens Saturday, June 8 and community registration opens Saturday, June 15. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts!
![Preschoolers learn to swim at the YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-lesson-preschool_2.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=yGXy9qjb)
Swim Lessons
We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Choose from weekday, evening, and weekend classes all year long.
![Swimmer practicing in pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-team-youth_9.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=kqj14HSz)
Manta Ray Swim Team
Young swimmers build strength, speed and endurance while refining their stroke technique in our pathway and swim team programs. Get ready for swim team, or join the Manta Rays today and start competing at meets throughout the city!
![Mother and son swim in pool at YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-open-rec-family-time_6.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=zahGrYTr)
Open Swim
Drop into our pool for lap swim, family swim, or recreational swim. Check the pool schedule to find a time that works for you and your family.
![Water exercise class at the YMCA in Manhattan](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-water-exercise_7.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=ql6V8qTA)
Water Exercise Classes
Use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.
![Lifeguard working at YMCA pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-careers-lifeguard_9.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=1POL7nNb)
Become a Lifeguard
Take our lifeguard class, get certified as a YMCA lifeguard, and join our aquatics team!