West Side YMCA
We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Find a class that’s right for you.
![Dad and baby swimming in Rockaway YMCA indoor pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-04/banner-family-dad-swim-baby-rockaway.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=eZXNXFGl)
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.
![Preschooler swims during lessons at the YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-lesson-preschool-classes_2.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=va_UhkkQ)
Preschool Child
Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills.
![Two girls standing in indoor swim pool at YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-05/banner-program-registration-swim-girls_13.jpg?itok=eX1CWcqf)
School Age Child
Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
![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/2019-05/banner-program-registration-swim-adult_18.jpg?itok=Az_uNnyo)
Teens and Adults
Teens and adults can choose from different levels of classes, beginning with water safety and swimming competency, to building and refining swimming stroke techniques.
![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.