Castle Hill YMCA
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](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-04/banner-family-swim-mother-daughter-rockaway.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=ecY6fIis)
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.
![Kids on side of indoor pool at Harlem YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-11/banner-harlem-swimming-preschool-lesson.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=D9ZJlBCe)
Preschool Child
Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills.
![Girl learns swimming in pool at YMCA](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2018-10/banner-swim-lesson-school-age-classes_5.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=VxmEoEgu)
School Age Child
Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
![Teen girl gives thumbs up while swimming at Rockaway YMCA indoor pool in Queens](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-06/banner-programs-teens-programs-swim.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=BFsJPDHF)
Teens
Teens progress through YMCA swim levels, from entering the water confidently to refining their strokes for swim team participation at YMCAs across NYC.
![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_5.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=4mMlFYj0)
Adults
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.