With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn how to swim! 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.Â
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.Â
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 6 months+
Costs: Group Classes are $245/5 classes ($285/5 classes for adults); 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).
Summer 2026 Offerings: All Sports for All People of Camp Olympia is currently accepting registrations for mid-spring session, with classes starting on May 30 – June 28th. Find out more about their mid-spring session and check back on their website for summer offerings.Â
Locations:Â John Jay High School | 237 7th Avenue | Park SlopeÂ
Contact: Website | Instagram| 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. They also offer open swim options Caregiver participation is required for younger age groups.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 4 months+ and adults
Costs: $150-$660 depending on enrollment type of registration; visit their website to create and account and browse available classes.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Keep an eye on Aqua Beba’s website for future details about summer swim offerings.Â
Locations: The Wave | 230 Wythe Avenue | Williamsburg
342 Eldert Street | Bushwick
154 Scott Avenue | Bushwick
1544 Ocean Parkway | Midwood
Contact:Â Website | Instagram| aq**********@******ba.com
Asphalt Green | Battery Park
Program Details: Asphalt Green offers youth swim programs starting at 4 months and lessons for adults. Classes progress from water comfort to advanced skills, with options for swim leagues, a competitive team, and private lessons. They also offer lifeguard courses for those age 15+.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 4 months+ and adults
Costs: Group classes are $777/term for non-members ($660/term for members). Private youth swim lessons are $98/30-minute lesson and $196/60-minute lesson for members and $115/30-minute lesson and $230/60-minute lesson for non-members.Â
Summer 2026 Offerings: Asphalt Green will be offering classes this summer. 3-class sessions are $222 for non-members/$188 for members. 7-class sessions are $444 for non-members/$377 for members. 1-day intensives are $75/class for non-members $64/class for members. Check out their website for additional offerings.
Locations: 212 North End Avenue | Battery Park
Contact: Website | Instagram| sw*************@**********en.org | 212.298.2900
British Swim School |Â 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. Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 3 months+ and adults
Costs: There is a one-time registration fee of $59 (+$11 for each additional member), followed by a monthly fee that is depending on the offering you choose. Â It is $249/month for 4 weekday lessons, $269/month for 4 weekend lessons, $299/month for 4 adult semi-private lessons, and $399/month for 4 lessons per month for students of all ages with special abilities. Sibling and other discounts available.
Summer 2026 Offerings: British Swim School will be offering classes throughout the summer; browse all the locations and their offerings here. Starting June 29, their midtown location will be offering week long summer workshops ($269/week + registration fee, multi week discounts availble). Find out more here.
Locations:Â 904 Pacific Street Condominium |Â Prospect Heights
88 Fulton Street | Wall Street
Liberty Terrace Condominium | 380 Rector Place | Battery Park City
Contact:Â Website | Instagram| 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.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 6 months+ and adult
Costs: Classes range from $420-$600/session, depending on offering. Private lessons start at $90/30 minutes, and semi-private lessons start at $140/30 minutes. Family Swim is $20 per caregiver and one child, each additional child or adult is $10; lap swimming is $20. Pool parties are also available for $850 for 20 children, $30 for each additional child up to 25 children.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Berkeley Carroll School Community Swim is currently offering classes for spring. Keep an eye on their website for additional summer offerings.Â
Locations: Athletic Center at 762 President Street | Park Slope
Contact: Website | Instagram| 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.Â
Levels: Intermediate – Advanced. Sign up for tryouts here or contact the coach with any questions.
Ages: 6-18
Costs: $650 Annual Fee, $250/month for 10 and under, $275/month for ages 11-13, and $300/month for ages 14+
Summer 2026 Offerings: Brooklyn Stingrays will be offering a summer season in July and August. Keep an eye on their website for more details about dates and cost.Â
Locations:Â LIU Steinberg Wellness Center | 161 Ashland Place | Downtown Brooklyn
International High School Prospect Heights | 883 Classon Avenue |Â Prospect Heights
Contact:Â Website | Instagram | 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.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 6 months+ and adults
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.
Summer 2026 Offerings: There is still availability for some Physique Swimming spring classes that run through June 21. Check back on their website for summer offerings.Â
Locations:Â Congregation Beth Elohim | 274 Garfield Place |Â 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 | Instagram | cb*@**************ng.com | 212.725.0939
Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn | Prospect HeightsÂ
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.Â
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 3 months+ and adults
Costs: $1,440–$1,650/12 sessions
Summer 2026 Offerings: Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn will be offering swim classes this summer starting June 20, at $338/5 sessions. Private swim classes are $550/5 sessions. More information about their offerings can be found on their website.Â
Locations: 601 Dean Street | Prospect Heights
Freedom Aquatics | Bensonhurst
Program Details: Freedom Aquatics offers Learn to Swim classes, private lessons, and a USA Registered Competitive Swim Team program. Sign up for a free tryout here!
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 3+Â
Costs: Registration fee is $50/year; Classes range from $47/lesson to $80/lesson depending on the length and level. They have a full session rate and a pay as you go option, and offer a multi-swimmer discount. Find a full breakdown of their costs, including their private and semi private classes here.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Check on Freedom Aquatic’s website for updates.
Location: New Utrecht High School | 1601 80th St | Bensonhurst
Contact: Website | Instagram |Â sw**@*************cs.com | 866.763.9980
Goldfish Swim School | GowanusÂ
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 has a warm 90-degree pool and a tropical design. Programs include family swim, small group lessons, and a swim team.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 4 months – 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 $65/lesson. 4/5 day jump start clinics are also available for $190. Annual membership is $25/swimmer. Multi-swimmer discounts available.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Check out their website for information about their summer class schedules and jump start clinics.
Locations: 620 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Contact:Â Website | Instagram |Â sw*********@********ss.com | 929.467.7550
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.Â
Levels: All levels
Ages: 8 weeks+
Costs: $59/class for 30 minute weekly group classes ($65/class for 30 minute drop in 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.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Imagine Swimming will be offering a weekly summer camp at their Crown Heights Armory location starting the week of July 6 starting at $1249/week. Multi-week and sibling discounts available. Find out about their regular swim classes on their website.Â
Locations:Â The Crown Heights Armory Pool | 1561 Bedford Avenue |Â Crown Heights
TriBeca Flagship | 40 Harrison Street | TriBeca
TriBeca BMCC | 77 Harrison Street | TriBeca
Contact:Â Website | Instagram |Â 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.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: Parent & Me Swim for 8 months – 3 years; Swim Academy for 4-14 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.
Summer 2026 Offerings: The spring season runs through June. Check back on their website for Summer 2026 information.
Locations: 7802 Bay Parkway | Bensonhurst
Contact: Website | Instagram |Â ca****@**hb.org
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!Â
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+
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. Sibling discounts available. Swim Lessons for Life Time members only. Membership information here. All family swim hours are free for members.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Classes offered all year round. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.
Locations: 168 Front Street | DUMBO
Contact:Â Website | Instagram | Â 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.Â
Levels:Â Intermediate – Advanced
Ages: 6+
Costs: Inquire directly to learn about pricing
Summer 2026 Offerings: Manhattan Makos is a year-round team. If you think your child meets the requirements, please speak with their 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.
Locations:Â The Crown Heights Armory Pool | 1561 Bedford Avenue | Crown Heights
Léman Prep | 25 Greenwich Street | Bowling Green
Contact:Â Website | Instagram |Â ma***@*************ng.com | 212.253.9650
Manhattan Youth Swim School | TriBecaÂ
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; 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.Â
Levels:Â 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 adultsÂ
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 ($225 Monthly for Families). Private lessons start at $98/half-hour lesson.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Summer registration is open for Manhattan Youth Swim School classes. Submit a registration request here. Â
Locations: 120 Warren Street | TriBeca
Contact:Â Website| Instagram | sw**@************th.org |Â 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.Â
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 2-16
Costs: $395/10 lessons
Summer 2026 Offerings: You can now register for Poly Summer’s summer swim classes. Summer parent and child swim sessions start on June 30 for children ages 2-5, and group swim lessons for children ages 6-16 start on June 29. Sessions $395/10 lessons.Â
Location: Poly Prep | 1 Poly Prep Drive | Dyker Heights
Contact: Website | Instagram | su****@******ep.org |Â 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.Â
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 3-15 and adults
Costs: Registration fee is $50; $269/8 weeks
Summer 2026 Offerings: Keep an eye on their website for future offerings.Â
Location: Brooklyn College | 2946 Bedford Ave | Flatbush
Contact: Website |Â Instagram | 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.Â
Levels:Â Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 4 months+
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.Â
Summer 2026 Offerings: You can now reserve your spot for SwimCity Aquatics summer “swimester”. Sessions start June 27th; small group classes are $440/8 classes and $300/4 classes; semi-private classes are $840/8 classes and $500/4 weeks. Check out their website for additional information about additional offerings.Â
Locations: 41 Broad Street | Léman Preparatory School (Lower School) | Lower Manhattan
Contact:Â Website | Instagram |Â sw**@**********im.com
SwimJim | Greenpoint
Program Details: SwimJim has lessons for babies starting at 6 months through adulthood. Classes include group, semi-private, and private lessons.Â
Levels: Beginners – Advanced
Ages: 6 months+ and adult
Costs: $59-$162 depending on enrollment type. Free trial lesson offered. Additional pricing information can be found here.
Summer 2026 Offerings: SwimJim offers classes all year round. Check out their website for availability.Â
Location: 110 Green Street | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | Instagram |Â 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.Â
Levels:Â Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 6 months+ and adults
Costs:Â 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 (and a yearly non-refundable fee of $100 for team suit and awards)
Summer 2026 Offerings: Classes are offered year-round; browse all summer 2026 classes and times here.
Locations:Â 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:Â Website | Instagram |Â 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.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 6-17
Costs: Free!
Summer 2026 Offerings: Trident Swim Foundation will be offering their signature free, two-week learn-to-swim program this summer. Registration opens some time in May; keep an eye on their website for more information and registration details.
Locations: 883 Classon Avenue | Prospect Heights
Contact:Â Website | Instagram |Â in**@*******************on.org
Dodge YMCAÂ |Â Boerum HillÂ
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.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 2.5-17Â
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.
Summer 2026 Offerings: Dodge YMCA will be offering swim camp for children ages 7-12, with the first 2 week session starting on June 29 (there are 4 sessions total). Each 2 week session costs $1073 for community members and $985 for YMCA members. Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Find out more about their regular swim class offerings on their website.Â
Locations: 225 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website | Instagram | dw****@*****yc.org | 212.912.2421
YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant | Bed-StuyÂ
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.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years and adults
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.
Summer 2026 Offerings: YMCA Bedford-Stuyvesant will be offering swim camp for children ages 6-12, with the first 2 week session starting on June 29 (there are 4 sessions total). Each 2 week session costs $1056 for community members and $971 for YMCA members. Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Find out more about their regular swim class offerings on their website.Â
Locations: 1121 Bedford Avenue | Bed-Stuy
Contact:Â Website | Instagram | 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.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years and adults
Costs: Classes start at $331/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. All membership pricing here. Find all classes and more about pricing here.
Summer 2026 Offerings: YMCA Prospect Park will be offering swim camp for children ages 7-12, with the first 2 week session starting on June 29 (there are 4 sessions total). Each 2 week session costs $1073 for community members and $971 for YMCA members. Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Find out more about their regular swim class offerings on their website.Â
Locations:Â 357 9th Street |Â Park Slope
Contact: Website | Instagram | am*****@*****yc.org | 212.912.2368
YMCA Greenpoint | GreenpointÂ
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.Â
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 6 months – 17 years and adults
Costs: Classes start at $294/season. Discounted rates for YMCA members. Find classes and more pricing here. Semi-private lessons start at $137/session for members and $153/session for non-members. Private lessons start at $85/session for members and $98/session for non-members. Become a member here.
Summer 2026 Offerings: YMCA Greenpoint will be offering swim camp for children ages 6-12, with the first 2 week session starting on June 29 (there are 4 sessions total). Each 2 week session costs $1056 for community members, and $971 for YMCA members. Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Other YMCA locations are currently offering registration for regular summer swim classes; find out more information on their website.Â
Locations: 99 Meserole Avenue | Greenpoint
Contact: Website | Instagram | rf**********@*****yc.org | 212.912.2260 x 4415
Learn to Swim with NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation | Various locations around NYC
Program Details: The NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation offer a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to adult/senior exercise classes to training for swim team competitions.
Levels:Â All levels
Ages: 1.5-17 and adults
Costs: Indoor Learn to Swim classes are offered for free in the fall, winter, and spring through a lottery system. Participants must be recreation center members. Learn more about becoming a recreation center member. (Membership is free for kids, teens, and young adults ages 18-24.)Â
Summer 2026 Offerings: All summer outdoor Learn to Swim classes are offered for free through a lottery system. Participants must be recreation center members. Keep an eye on their website for information about the summer lottery.
Locations:Â Various locations around NYC. Find a pool near you!
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Updated: May 2026. Main Image: Chelsea Piers Swim School in Brooklyn.
