Valley Points Family YMCA Youth Programs

Valley Points Family YMCA Youth Programs includes swim lessons, open swim, water exercise, a competitive swim team, pre-school swim lessons, school-age swim lessons, private swim lessons for ages 6+, early learning centers, and school age enrichment. The Allegheny Valley Branch YMCA Gators Swim Team competes against other local, regional, and state YMCAs. The private swim lessons are by appointment only and are 30 minutes long.

Programs

• Swim Lessons — Aquatic opportunities and safety-focused instruction are provided at the pools at the New Kensington and Allegheny Valley branches.
• Open Swim — Family friendly aquatic activity at the pools at the New Kensington and Allegheny Valley branches.
• Water Exercise — Aquatic opportunities at the pools at the New Kensington and Allegheny Valley branches.
• Competitive Swim Team — The Allegheny Valley Branch YMCA Gators Swim Team is a structured, competitive swim program that competes against other local, regional, and state YMCAs.
• Pre-school Swim Lessons — The basis of Y swim lessons is water safety skills.
• School-Age Swim Lessons — Students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.
• Adult Water Activities — Includes Aquacize, Arthritis Aquatics, Buoyant Body Works, Evening Hydro/BBW, and SilverSplash Class.
• Private Swim Lessons (Ages 6+) — 6+ · By appointment only, these lessons are 30 minutes in duration for beginners all the way up to the competitive swimmer.
• Early Learning Centers — Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm · Full- and Part-Time options are available. Children must be enrolled a minimum of two days per week.
• School Age Enrichment — For children in Kindergarten through the 6th grade.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

Last updated October 24, 2026.