We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Find a class that’s right for you.
The next eight-week session of classes begins the week of April 29, 2019. Registration opens for YMCA members on April 13, and for community members on April 20.
Parent and Child
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.
Preschool Child
Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills.
School Age Child
Students learn personal water safety, achieve basic swimming competency, and progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
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 Swim Lessons
Group lessons aren't for everyone. One-on-one time with a YMCA swim instructor might be just what you need.
Safety Around Water
Join us April 22-28 for Safety Around Water, a free YMCA program that promotes water safety education and swimming skills at branches across all five boroughs.
Not sure which lesson is the right fit? Use our Swim Lesson Selector (PDF) to assess the student, or contact the Aquatics Director at your branch.
Contact Us
Questions about swimming at the Y? Our branch aquatics directors are here to help you.