Jamaica 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.
![Three kids learning to swim in lap lane of indoor YMCA pool](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_feature/public/2019-01/banner-branch-homepage-registration-swim-laps.jpg?h=cc341da4&itok=un1zDqya)
Swim Lessons
We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Choose from weekday, evening, and weekend classes all year long.
![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 pool schedules 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!