Group Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons offers group swim lessons in a structured session format. The program also includes a swim workshop as part of its aquatics offerings. Group lessons are sold in 6, 7, or 8 lesson sessions.

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Group lesson sessions are available in 6, 7, or 8 lesson formats; an Embarcadero YMCA Swim Workshop for ages 18+ meets every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Price: Group Lesson Pricing per session – 6 Lesson Session: Facility Member $160.00, Community Member $210.00; 7 Lesson Session: Facility Member $188.00, Community Member $245.00; 8 Lesson Session: Facility Member $215.00, Community Member $280.00

Group swim lessons use a skill-based continuum in a safe environment where students learn to stay safe and have fun while in the water. Registration can be completed online through the community portal or in person at the Member Services Desk, and a swim lesson selector is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Full payment is required to reserve a space, there are no makeup classes, and YMCA of San Francisco Aquatics does not issue refunds or credits for missed classes.

Parent or guardian presence on deck is required for the entire duration of a child’s swim lesson. Instructors may move participants to a different level and may combine classes with similar levels without exceeding the student-to-instructor ratio. If there are three empty spaces before the start of a session, the class may be canceled, and only one wait list listing is permitted per participant.

Swim diapers are required for children who are not potty trained. Cancellations made three days or more before the class start date receive a 50% refund or credit, and no refund or credit is given for cancellations made less than three days before the class start date.

For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has stood with individuals and families to help them thrive, and it was established during the Gold Rush in 1853. Its mission is to empower each person’s journey and strengthen the foundations of community. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a 501(c)3 charitable community organization, and its staff and volunteers work to strengthen the communities they serve, helping people experience personal wellness along with a collective sense of power and purpose. One team member describes the Y as a welcoming place for the community and enjoys hearing how the Y has played a role in the lives of people they meet at work and in the community.

Last updated June 15, 2026.