Our guide to swim programs in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan covers everything from swim lessons and competitive teams to lap swim and family swim sessions, with details on ages, levels, costs, and locations. Programs are offered in DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Gowanus, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, lower Manhattan, and beyond.
All Sports for All People of Camp Olympia | Park Slope
Program Details: All Sports for All People offers weekend swim classes for all ages and levels, including Baby & Me (6–36 months), pre-swim team, advanced, and adult classes. Family Swim is open to all on Sundays. Group and private lessons are available. Spring 2026 season: Registration is open for Spring 2026, with classes running from March 14 to May 3.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months and up
Costs: Group Classes are $294/6 classes; Private Classes are $75 and Semi-Private Classes are $125; Family Swim $5/swimmers currently enrolled in classes and $10/swimmers not enrolled (no registration required).
Locations: John Jay High School | 237 7th Avenue | Park Slope
Contact: Website | in**@*******************le.net | 718.748.7084
Aqua Beba | Williamsburg, Bushwick & Midwood
Program Details: AquaBeba offers swim lessons for infants, toddlers, children, teens, and adults. Classes include group, semi-private, and private lessons; pre-team training; prenatal swim; and private teen and adult sessions. Caregiver participation is required for younger age groups. Spring 2026 season: Registration is open for the Spring 2026 season; visit their website to create and account and browse available classes.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 4 months and up
Costs: $150-$660 depending on enrollment type
Locations: The Wave | 230 Wythe Avenue | Williamsburg
342 Eldert Street | Bushwick
154 Scott Avenue | Bushwick
1544 Ocean Parkway | Midwood
Contact: Website | aq**********@******ba.com
Asphalt Green | Battery Park
Program Details: Asphalt Green offers youth swim programs starting at 4 months. Classes progress from water comfort to advanced skills, with options for swim leagues, a competitive team, and private lessons. Spring 2026 season: Register for Spring 2026 aquatics programs here!
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 4 months and up
Costs: Group classes are $777/term. Private youth swim lessons are $115 per 30-minute lesson and $230 per 60-minute lesson. See pricing for Swim League here and Swim Team here.
Locations: 212 North End Avenue | Battery Park
British Swim School | Prospect Heights & Lower Manhattan
Program Details: British Swim School offers swim lessons for ages 3 months through adults. Programs are available for all experience levels. Note: Their pool is closed Mondays and Fridays! Spring 2026 season: Registration for the Spring 2026 season is now open. Browse all programs and register here.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 3 months and up
Costs: Membership Enrollment fee is $50 per family; enrollment leads to an ongoing membership that is auto-renewed every month. $46.50 per group lesson; $80 per private lesson.
Locations: 904 Pacific Street Condominium | Prospect Heights
88 Fulton Street | Wall Street
Liberty Terrace Condominium | 380 Rector Place | Battery Park City
Contact: Website | Go******************@***************ol.com | 718.576.1870
Berkeley Carroll School Community Swim | Park Slope
Program Details: The Berkeley Carroll School’s Athletic Center is open to the community during early mornings, evenings, and weekends (September–July). Group classes, private lessons, family swim on select Sundays, pool parties, and lap swim are available. Classes include Baby & Me, Toddler & Me, group swim, competitive swim, synchronized swimming, and lifeguard training. Spring 2026 season: Online registration for the Spring 2026 season is open and will run through April 30. Click here to view the Spring schedule.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months and up
Costs: Classes are $630/season. Private lessons start at $90/30 minutes, and semi-private lessons start at $130/30 minutes. Family Swim is $20 per caregiver and one child, with each additional child or adult costing $10; lap swimming is $20.
Locations: Athletic Center at 762 President Street | Park Slope
Contact: Website | sw**@*************ll.org | 718.534.6624
Brooklyn Stingrays | Downtown Brooklyn & Prospect Heights
Program Details: Brooklyn Stingrays is a year-round competitive swim team with USA Swimming-certified coaches. They offer professional coaching and technique instruction for swimmers aiming for city, regional, or national competition. Note: This is a program for established swimmers! Brooklyn Stingrays does not offer a learn-to-swim program. Spring 2026 season: Complete this form to be contacted with more information when they schedule their next tryout.
Levels: Intermediate to advanced. Sign up for tryouts here or contact the coach with any questions.
Ages: 6-18
Costs: $600 Annual Fee, $250/month for 10 and under, $275/month for ages 11-13, and $300/month for ages 14+
Locations: LIU Steinberg Wellness Center | 161 Ashland Place | Downtown Brooklyn
International High School Prospect Heights | 883 Classon Avenue | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | bktricoach@
Physique Swimming | Park Slope & Lower Manhattan
Program Details: Congregation Beth Elohim partners with Physique Swimming to offer swim lessons and family open swim at CBE’s pool in Park Slope. Classes are taught by Physique’s instructors and available multiple times weekly for all ages. Physique Swimming also has two locations in Lower Manhattan, on the campus of Lehman Prep. Spring 2026 season: The Winter season runs through March 15, and the Spring season runs March 16 – June 21. Register here!
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months and up
Costs: Group classes are $55/30-minute session and $75/60-minute session. Semi Private lessons are $100-$140. Private lessons are $130-$170. Discounts for CBE members. Family Swim is open to CBE members only.
Locations: Congregation Beth Elohim | 274 Garfield Place | Park Slope
Lehman Prep Upper School | 25 Greenwich Street | Bowling Green
Lehman Prep Lower School | 41 Broad Street | Financial District
Contact: Physique Swimming Website | CBE Pool Website | cb*@**************ng.com | 212.725.0939
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn | Prospect Heights
Program Details: Chelsea Piers Swim School in Brooklyn offers classes designed to build water safety and swimming skills, from beginner lessons to mastering competitive strokes. Instruction takes place in a 1,300 sq. ft., 4-foot-deep warm water pool ideal for young swimmers. Spring 2026 season: The Winter season will run through early March, and the Spring season will kick off on March 7. Register here!
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 3 months and up
Costs: $1,440–$1,650/12 sessions
Locations: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Contact: Website | 718.957.2120
Freedom Aquatics | Bensonhurst
Program Details: Freedom Aquatics offers Learn to Swim classes, private lessons, and a USA Registered Competitive Swim Team program. Spring 2026 season: The season runs from September until the end of July. Sing up for a free tryout here!
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 3 and up
Costs: Registration fee is $50/year; Classes range from $47/lesson to $147/lesson depending on the length and level
Location: New Utrecht High School | 1601 80th St | Bensonhurst
Contact: Website | sw**@*************cs.com | 866.763.9980
Goldfish Swim School | Gowanus
Program Details: Goldfish Swim School offers year-round lessons for children 4 months to 12 years with a maximum 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The facility a warm 90-degree pool and a tropical design. Programs include family swim, small group lessons, and a swim team. Spring 2026 season: Visit website to create and account and browse classes for the Spring 2026 season.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 4 months to 12 years
Costs: Group Lessons (4 months-12 years) start at $50/lesson; Independent Baby classes with no parent in the water (24-35 months) are $65/lesson; Swim Force swim team (5-12 years) is $62/lesson. Annual membership is $25/swimmer.
Locations: 620 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Imagine Swimming | Crown Heights & Lower Manhattan
Program Details: Imagine offers 30-minute lessons tailored to each child’s development. Their Classic group classes (ages 3+) maintain a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio for focused skill-building and social interaction. Additional offerings include lap swim memberships, family swim, lifeguard training, a competitive swim team (Manhattan Makos), an artistic swim team (Imagine Synchro), and even skateboarding and surfing lessons. Spring 2026 season: Registration is open for the Spring 2026 season, including regular lessons, holiday camps, and more. Learn more and enroll here!
Levels: All levels
Ages: 8 weeks and up
Costs: $59/class for group classes; $89/class for semi-private classes and $178/class for private classes. There is also a $59 annual registration fee for participants who swim on a weekly basis. Lap swim memberships are $124/month or $25/session at their Crown Heights location.
Locations: The Crown Heights Armory Pool | 1561 Bedford Avenue | Crown Heights
TriBeca Flagship | 40 Harrison Street | TriBeca
TriBeca BMCC | 77 Harrison Street | TriBeca
Contact: Website | in**@*************ng.com | 212.253.9650
JCH of Bensonhurst Aquatics Center | Bensonhurst
Program Details: The JCH of Bensonhurst offers a variety of swim programs, including Parent & Me Swim starting at 8 months, a popular Swim Academy, a Swim Team & Jr Team, Developmental Swim for youth of all ages, and Private Lessons. Spring 2026 season: The Winter season runs through March. Check back here for Spring 2026 information.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: Swim Academy for ages 4-14; Parent & Me Swim for 8 months – 3 years
Costs: Swim Academy starts at $435 for non members for one lesson per week and $680 for two lessons per week. Parent & Me Swim is $435/semester for nonmembers. See more pricing here.
Locations: 7802 Bay Parkway | Bensonhurst
Life Time | DUMBO
Program Details: Life Time swim programs are members-only. Certified instructors teach swim lessons, and Life Time also has weekly Family Swim hours Fridays through Sundays. For advanced swimmers, they also offer a year-round developmental swim teams for ages 5 to 12 years old and competitive USA Swimming affiliated teams for ages 6 to 17 years old! Spring 2026 season: Browse all Spring 2026 classes and times here.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced; try-outs required for the Swim Team, reach out to NY**********@**.life or 718.233.8100 for more information.
Ages: 4 months and up
Costs: Group lessons are $150/month; semi-private lessons are $300/month; private lessons are $400/month. Packages cover one 30-minute lesson per week, and any additional lessons are 25% off. Swim Lessons for Life Time members only. Membership information here. All family swim hours are free for members.
Locations: 168 Front Street | DUMBO
Contact: Website | NY**********@**.life | 718.233.8100
Manhattan Makos | Crown Heights & Lower Manhattan
Program Details: The Manhattan Makos are Imagine Swimming’s competitive swim team, coached by top swimmers from the tri-state area. Open to all levels, the team provides a pathway from first races to high-level competition. Spring 2026 season: Manhattan Makos is a year-round team. If you think your child meets the requirements, please speak with his or her Imagine instructor at the pool to determine if your swimmer is ready to move up to the swim team, then contact Coach Jon at jo*@*************ng.com or at 212.253.9650 to confirm a spot in the tryouts.
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Ages: 6 and up
Costs: Inquire directly to learn about pricing
Locations: The Crown Heights Armory Pool | 1561 Bedford Avenue | Crown Heights
Léman Prep | 25 Greenwich Street | Bowling Green
Contact: Website | ma***@*************ng.com | 212.253.9650
Manhattan Youth Swim School | TriBeca
Program Details: The Manhattan Youth Swim School at the Downtown Community Center offers small-group swim lessons for all ages and abilities. The 25-yard pool is kept at 86–88°F. Members can access daily Family Swim, Adult Lap Swim, and infant/toddler pool classes, but lessons are open to non-members at standard rates. While members receive discounted rates on group swim lesson fees, you do not have to have a membership to enroll in lessons. Spring 2026 season: The fall semester runs from February 2 – June 26. Submit a registration request here.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced (Advanced swimmers should check out The Tritons Swim Team, which does not compete against other teams but instead hosts inter-team meets several times per year)
Ages: 6 months and up
Costs: Small group lessons break down to $49/lesson for Members and $55/lesson for non-Members.Classes for children under 2 are included in Membership ($195 Monthly for Families—increasing to $225/month on April 1, 2026). Private lessons start at $98/half-hour lesson.
Locations: 120 Warren Street | TriBeca
Contact: Website| sw**@************th.org | 212.766.1104 (ext. 298)
Poly Summer | Dyker Heights
Program Details: Poly Summer offers swimming lessons at their outdoor pool every summer. They have parent & child swim lessons for children ages 2-5 as well as group swim lessons for children ages 6-16. Lessons run twice a week for five weeks. Summer 2026 season: Learn more and register here!
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 2-16
Costs: $385/10 lessons
Location: Poly Prep | 1 Poly Prep Drive | Dyker Heights
Contact: Website | su****@******ep.org | 718.836.9800 x 3220
QNS Aquatics | Flatbush
Program Details: QNS Aquatics offers lessons in its QAC Swim School program. They offer beginner and more advanced lessons for all ages. They also have a stroke clinic and pre-team as more competitive options. Spring 2026 season: Registration is open for Spring 2026, with classes running in March and April.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 3-15
Costs: Registration fee is $50; $269/8 weeks
Location: Brooklyn College | 2946 Bedford Ave | Flatbush
Contact: Website | Sw*********@*********cs.com
SwimCity Aquatics | Lower Manhattan
Program Details: SwimCity was founded by a husband-and-wife duo with more than 2 decades of aquatics experience. They offer swim lessons for all ages and abilities, from babies to teens, including small group, semi-private, private lessons, plus a Serpents Swim Club for advanced swimmers ages 7-16. Spring 2026 season: Spring classes will run from February 28 to June 22; register here.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 4 months and up
Costs: Small group classes are $660/12 weeks; semi-private lessons are $1,260/12 weeks; private lessons are $1,980/12 weeks, and their Serpents Swim Club is $1,260/12 weeks. See all pricing here.
Locations: 41 Broad Street | Léman Preparatory School (Lower School) | Lower Manhattan
SwimJim | Greenpoint
Program Details: SwimJim has lessons for babies starting at 6 months through adulthood. Classes include group, semi-private, and private lessons. Spring 2026 season: Registration is open for Spring classes. Check out their website for availability.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months and up
Costs: $57-$175 depending on enrollment type
Location: 110 Greene Street | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | in**@*****im.com
Take Me to the Water Swim School | Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Midwood & Sheepshead Bay
Program Details: Take Me to the Water offers class sizes, warm pools, and an imaginative curriculum. Swim lessons are offered for all ages and abilities, including Baby & Me, Group Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and a Swim Team. Spring 2026 season: Classes are offered year-round. Browse all Spring 2026 classes and times here.
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months and older
Costs: Baby & Me $45/class; Semi-Private $55/class, Small Group Lesson $45/class; Group Lesson $40/class, Private Lesson $95/class; Swim Team $55/class.
Locations: The Sheraton | 228 Duffield Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Holiday Inn | 300 Schermerhorn Street | Downtown Brooklyn
Olive Park Condo | 100 Maspeth Avenue | Williamsburg
Utopia | 2442 Ocean Avenue | Sheepshead Bay
East Midwood Jewish Center | 1625 Ocean Avenue | Midwood
Contact: Website | sw**@**************er.com | 212.371.9500
Trident Swim Foundation | Prospect Heights
Program Details: The Trident Swim Foundation’s Summer Swim program is a free, two-week learn-to-swim program in Prospect Heights, running from early July to early August. The program’s mission to bring accredited swim instructors to teach children water-safety behaviors, breath-control, and how to float and move through the water. Children receive ten 30-minute lessons Monday–Friday, learning water safety, breath control, floating, and basic swimming skills. More experienced swimmers are taught the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Trident also offers a Swimmer Scholar Program, available during the academic year in Prospect Heights.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6-17
Costs: Free!
Locations: 883 Classon Avenue | Prospect Heights
Dodge YMCA | Boerum Hill
Program Details: Dodge YMCA offers swim classes for toddlers, kids, and teenagers. Children learn water safety, basic swimming competency, and progress through levels as they develop skills and learn about the four competitive swimming strokes. Dodge YMCA also offers lap swim and family swim. Spring 2026 season: The Spring I session runs from February 23 through April 26. Register here!
Levels: All levels
Ages: 2.5 – 17 years
Costs: Classes start at $321/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. All membership pricing here. Private lessons start at $170/lesson. Find all classes and more pricing here.
Locations: 225 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill
YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant | Bed-Stuy
Program Details: The Bed-Stuy YMCA offers swim classes for infants, children, and teens. Infants and toddlers learn water comfort and readiness with a parent. Children progress through skill levels, learning water safety, basic swimming, and the four competitive strokes. Teens can learn basics, improve skills, or join the youth swim team. Both group and private lessons are available, along with lap swim and family swim hours. Spring 2026 season: The Spring I session runs from February 23 through April 26. Register here.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years
Costs: Classes start at $391/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. All membership pricing here. Youth private lessons start at $167/session. Find all classes and more pricing here.
Locations: 1121 Bedford Avenue | Bed-Stuy
Contact: Website | ch******@*****yc.org | 718.789.1497 x4003
YMCA Prospect Park | Park Slope
Program Details: The Prospect Park YMCA offers swim classes for infants, children, and teens. Infants and toddlers learn water comfort and readiness with a parent. Children progress through levels, learning water safety, basic swimming, and the four competitive strokes. Teens can learn basics, improve skills, or join the youth swim team. The pool also offers lap swim and family swim hours. Spring 2026 season: The Spring I session runs from February 23 through April 26. Register here.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years
Costs: Classes start at $331/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. All membership pricing here. Find all classes more pricing here.
Locations: 357 9th Street | Park Slope
Contact: Website | am*****@*****yc.org | 212.912.2368
YMCA Greenpoint | Greenpoint
Program Details: The Greenpoint YMCA offers swim classes for infants, children, and teens. Infants and toddlers learn water comfort and readiness with a parent or guardian. Children progress through six swim stages, learning water safety and swimming skills, while teens can improve basics or refine strokes. The Y also offers lap swim, recreational swim, family swim, and semi-private or private lessons. Spring 2026 season: The Spring I session runs from February 23 through April 26. Register here.
Levels: All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years
Costs: Classes start at $294/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. Find classes and more pricing here. Semi-private lessons start at $139/session for members and $156/session for non-members. Private lessons start at $81/session for members and $93/session for non-members. Become a member here.
Locations: 99 Meserole Avenue | Greenpoint
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Updated: February 2026. Main Image: Chelsea Piers Swim School in Brooklyn.
