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Top Swimming Lessons and Classes for Kids and Babies in Westchester

Swim Tank offers swim lessons at two Westchester locations. Photo courtesy of Swim Tank
Swim Tank offers swim lessons at two Westchester locations. Photo courtesy of Swim Tank
9/21/22 - By Susan Miele

Anytime is a good time to teach your child to swim with indoor swimming lessons available throughout Westchester. Whether you’ve got little ones looking to dip a toe in the water or big kids hoping to compete in swim meets or train as a lifeguard, professional swimming classes can establish safety and enhance skills for lifelong enjoyment of the pool and beach

Below, we've rounded up swimming lessons in Westchester, with options ranging from group swim classes and camps to private (or semi-private) swim classes. 

Ready to take the plunge? Read on and book early. We offer many more instructional resources in our Westchester Classes Guide and Kids Class Directory and encourage you to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know!

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Dive into swimming lessons and plenty more fun at the New Rochelle YMCA. Photo courtesy of the venue
Dive into swimming lessons and plenty more fun at the New Rochelle YMCA. Photo courtesy of the venue

Swim Schools and Swim Lessons in Westchester

Goldfish Swim School - Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights
Ages 4 months-12 years
Part of a chain of swim schools, the Yorktown Heights location of Goldfish has served Westchester families since 2018. Ages served range from infants through pre-teens, and an emphasis is placed on a play-based swim curriculum. READ MORE

Goldfish Swim School - New Rochelle

New Rochelle
Ages 4 months-12 years
The New Rochelle outpost of this swim school chain opened in the summer of 2021. The program targets children as young as 4 months through age 12. Goldfish's "shiver-free" pools are maintained at 90 degrees.  READ MORE

JCC of Mid-Westchester

Scarsdale
Ages 12 months-18 years
Both year-round classes and summer camp are offered at this multifaceted facility. Both include high-caliber offerings in swim instruction, gymnastics, and dance, among other things. Swim classes range from introductory lessons to competitive performance. Summer at the J Camp caters to ages 2-6 with swimming, gymnastics, baking, music, nature exploration, special theme days, and more.  READ MORE

SwimLabs Swim School Westchester

Elmsford
Ages 6 months-18 years
Group, private, and semi-private classes are available for novice swimmers and those looking to hone their technique, with target ages ranging from infant through adult. Competitive swimmers appreciate its video playback services. Programs for those with special needs are offered, as are camps. Free trial classes available. READ MORE

YWCA White Plains - Children's Programs

White Plains
Ages 5-18 years
The multifaceted YWCA offers a variety of programs for all ages, including children's fitness classes, gymnastics, camps, and aquatics. The latter includes both learn-to-swim instruction as well as lifeguard training.  READ MORE

Swim Tank

West Harrison and Mamaroneck
Ages 4 months-13 years
A badge quest helps keep children motivated to advance to the next level when learning to swim at Swim Tank. Children from age 4 months through 13 years may enroll in classes. There are two Westchester locations. READ MORE

Empire Swim School

Tarrytown
Ages 15 years and up
This swimming school offers small-group swim lessons tailored to individual swimmers, including an introduction to water safety and a pre-competitive swim class.  READ MORE

Sunsational Swim

Flexible Locations
Ages 6 months-18 years
Prefer to have lessons at the pool of your choosing? This service dispatches swim instructors to backyard and other pools to allow for flexible scheduling and location choice. Instruction is available for babies starting at 6 months, with packages available for six, 12, or 18 lessons. Instructors must pass background checks and are certified in CPR and First Aid.  READ MORE

Rye YMCA

Rye
Ages 6 months-18 years
The various offerings in sports, arts, and more may justify a membership for your family, while access to year-round pool use sweetens the deal. Instruction is available in basic swimming technique, as well as more advanced skills like lifeguarding and CPR.  READ MORE

New Rochelle YMCA

New Rochelle
Ages 6 months-18 years
In addition to offering sports, camps, birthday parties, universal pre-K, and more, the New Rochelle YMCA boasts a robust aquatics program that serves all ages. The program offers instruction in basic swim and more advanced technique, and those meeting the competency requirements can join in the Y's competitive Sailfish Swim Team. A lifeguard training program is also available. READ MORE

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