NYC’s Best Swimming Programs

Editor’s Note: If your little one is swimming this summer, click HERE and HERE to read about water safety.

Though it may be hard to remember after the long, chilly winter that NYC had this year, summer in the city can get pretty hot! And what’s the best way to beat the heat? By diving into awesome local swim programs. Not only is swimming a quintessential part of any child’s summer experience, but it’s also a great skill to have in the long-term. Whether you’re looking for a parent-baby program for the smallest of tots, or you need lessons for an older child or tween—the pools of New York have the perfect fit for your family.

The 14th Street Y has a variety of aquatic programs for children of all ages. From their Baby Beluga’s program for newborns to the Aqua Jet Swim Team to their private swim lessons, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 14streety.org

The 92nd Street Y has swim instruction for all ages! They offer thePolliwogs program (for 6-18 months), the Minnows program (for 18-36 months), the Guppies program (for 3-5 years), and Nursery School Swim (for 3.5-5 years). Additionally, 92Y offers aquatics classes for older kids of all levels, as well as private swim instruction and the Flying Dolphins Swim Team, for kids ages 6-12. 92y.org

Aqua Skills has customized swim lessons for children over the age of 4 with small and large classes. There are year round classes for kids and teens from beginners to more advanced swim teams. There are even Mommy and Daddy swim lessons for parents and babies. aquaskills.com

Asphalt Green has a variety of sports and fitness programs for the whole family, including swim programs from babies to teens. The program is perfect for beginners and for older children searching for competitive swim team and diving lessons. asphaltgreen.org

The Dwight School Swimming Lesson Program offers classes for kids ages 6 months to 12 years and adult classes. From toddler classes to a competitive swim team, there is something for every member of the family. dwightathleticcenter.org/swim

Imagine Swimming has a great deal of swim lessons for your babies up until kids ages 6 and up. Locations are spread throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn where classes meet once a week. imagineswimming.com

The Swim Academy at New York Sports Club is sure to have your child water-safe in time for summer. Their experienced instructors work one-on-one with students to ensure they become safe and confident swimmers. NYSC offers programs for tots (including their Water Babies class for ages 6-18 months, all the way up to Advanced Beginner Swim for ages 6-8. nysportsclubs.com

Enroll your little ones in NYU Swim Camp for the summer so they can learn to swim and have a lot of fun doing so. There are two pool sessions held each day and kids will be taught swimming at their appropriate level. Other activities include basketball and soccer when the kids aren’t in the pool! gonyuathletics.com

Physique Swim School has a variety of classes for kids of all ages! From beginner classes to competitive swimming to parent-child bonding lessons, there is something for the whole family that is sure to fill your summer with good memories. physiqueswimming.com

The Royal Swim Team is a competitive swim club for kids ages 5-18 and older. The mission of the team is to provide a safe, competitive program that is perfect for the whole family and swimmers of every age. royalswimteam.com

Now’s the perfect time to dive in at SwimJim and start perfecting those swimming skills. SwimJim’s Learn to Swim Beginner program, SwimKids, offers beginners the chance to enjoy the water, gain confidence, and learn valuable skills. It is never too early or too late to learn to swim. swimjim.com

Swim Swim Swim I Say has swimming lessons from 6 months all the way to adulthood. Everything from beginner classes to competitive lessons are available to the whole family. swimswimswimisay.com

Take Me To the Water offers a series of baby classes for parents to bond with their newborns and toddlers starting at 6 months. Children will be able to start beginner courses and learn how to swim in a family-friendly environment with experienced teachers. takemetothewater.com

The YMCAs (city-wide) offer swim lessons for all ages, as well as family swim, competitive swimming teams, and adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs. The Y’s many programs include Parent-Child Swim Lessons for tots ages 6-36 months (with their caregivers) all the way up to Swim Lessons for Teens for ages 12-17. ymcanyc.org

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;