Greater Philadelphia YMCA Programs & Classes

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Programs & Classes offers Swim Lessons for child, teen, or adult participants of all ages. Certified instructors teach swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety, and the program includes private or group lesson options and a six-stage program. It also offers Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons for kids age 3 and above, Special Needs Swim Lessons for all abilities, Stroke and Turn Clinic, Swim Teams, synchronized/artistic swim teams, Open Swim, and youth Sports from preschool to high school.

Programs

• Swim Lessons — child, teen, or adult; all ages · Certified instructors teach swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety in a friendly and encouraging environment; includes private or group lesson options and a six stage program.
• Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons — kids age 3 and above · Private and semi-private lessons for all swimming abilities; 30-minute lessons are scheduled with an instructor and participant(s).
• Special Needs Swim Lessons — all abilities · Offered at select Y locations; facilities are accessible and provide specialty equipment to serve every member’s ability level.
• Stroke and Turn Clinic
• Swim Teams — Competitive swimming teams at listed branch locations.
• Synchronized/artistic swim teams — Offered at Phoenixville YMCA.
• Open Swim — Year-round access to indoor pools for lap swimming, water walking, family swim, and more.
• Sports — preschool to high school · Youth sports programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Late Fall Program Session (Nov 2–Dec 20, 2026); Winter Program Session (Jan 4–Feb 21, 2027); Early Spring Program Session (Mar 1–Apr 18, 2027); Late Spring Program Session (Apr 26–Jun 13, 2027); Summer Program Session (Jun 21–Aug 15, 2027); Early Fall Program Session (Sep 7–Oct 24, 2027)

What families say

“The expertise of his instructor, her patience, humor and how well she worked with my son and all of the other children. You can tell she really loves what she does and I hope my son has her again as an instructor.” — Parent, Willow Grove

“I was able to see measurable and clear improvement in my 2 year old's swimming ability and confidence in the water. I am very impressed with the skills she developed at such a young age. We'll be back for more!” — Parent, Boyertown

“My son started lessons at the Y in May not knowing how to swim at all. After his last lesson this past weekend, he is swimming underwater totally on his own and is SO confident in the water.” — Parent, Upper Perkiomen Valley

Last updated October 22, 2026.