YMCA of South Florida Youth Programs

YMCA of South Florida Youth Programs includes After School Program / Club Y, sports and youth sports, swim lessons, family swim, competitive swimming, water exercise, adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, and group classes. It also offers small group training, personal training, Active Older Adults Program, and private Pilates classes.

Programs

• After School Program / Club Y — kids · When the school day ends
• Sports / Youth Sports — youth
• Swim Lessons — all ages
• Family Swim — all ages
• Competitive Swimming — all ages
• Water Exercise — all ages
• Adaptive Swim Programs — kids with special needs
• Group Classes — all ages
• Active Older Adults Program — older adults

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: After school program is available at a YMCA Family Center near you; swim lessons registration begins on the 3rd of each month for upcoming months listed on the page.

About the provider

The YMCA of South Florida says it has been dedicated to building healthy, confident and secure children, families, and communities for 100 years. The page states that swim instructors are certified as YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor and YMCA Instructor Safety Assistant, and are also certified in CPR for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. It also says the Y serves everyone from six months old to 100 years young and that its annual impact includes 8,000 after school participants served and 7,000 youth sports league participants coached.

• Small Group Training — all fitness levels
• Personal Training — all ages
• Private Pilates Classes — all fitness levels

Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the one-day pass. The page states that the one-day pass is not transferrable and must be used by local residents who have not visited the Y in the prior six months. Swim lessons have a lifeguard always on duty.

What families say

“I’m so glad I decided to learn to swim and conquer my fear.” — Patricia Vaz, Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center

“The swimming classes have been very helpful to my daughter. Both instructors- Tim and Alex - have been fantastic. The whole team at the pool is very attentive, kind, and always available to help.” — Kimberly D., Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center

Last updated September 28, 2026.