Aquatics

Group Swim Lessons

6 Months – Adults Chinatown YMCA, Embarcadero YMCA, Marin YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA, Stonestown Family YMCA
Swimming is not only a well-known healthy activity that exercises the entire body —it is also a skill that can both save lives and enrich them.
A young child wearing goggles and a swim cap is swimming in a pool while being watched by an adult instructor.

Group Swim Lessons

At the Y, we believe swimming is an important life skill. Our Group Swim lessons prepare individuals of all ages to be strong and confident swimmers. Using a skill based continuum in a safe environment, students learn to stay safe and have fun while in the water.

How It Works

Registration can be done online via our community portal or in-person at our Member Services Desk.

If you need help choosing the appropriate swim level for your child, click here to view our lesson selector. Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Session & Open Registration Dates

Open registration is available to the general public at various locations.

Monthly:

December 2024
11/18/2024 – 12/15/2024
No lessons 11/27/2024 – 12/1/2024)
Open Registration: 11/4/2024 – 11/10/2024

January 2025
1/6/2025 – 2/2/2025
(No lessons on 1/20/2025 and 1/29/2025 for Lunar New Year)
Open Registration: 12/23/2024 – 12/29/2024

Bi-Monthly:

January/February 2025
1/6/2025 – 3/2/2025
(No lessons on 1/20/2025 and 1/29/2025 for Lunar New Year)
Open Registration: 12/23/2024 – 12/29/2024

Group Lesson Pricing

Group Swim Lesson pricing is determined by the amount of lessons in a session and are 30 min in length. Financial Aid is available.

6 Lesson SessionFacility Member $148.00
Community Member $195.00
7 Lesson SessionFacility Member $174.00
Community Member $228.00
8 Lesson SessionFacility Member $199.00
Community Member $260.00

Policies & Procedures

  • Parent and guardian must be present on deck for the entire duration of their child swim lesson.
  • Instructors reserve the right to move participants to a different level. If no appropriate level is available a refund will be issued.
  • Instructors may combine classes with similar levels without exceeding student/instructor ratio.
  • If there are three empty spaces before the start of the session, the class may be canceled.
  • Full payment is required to reserve a space in the class.
  • There are no makeup classes. • Swim diapers are required for children not potty trained.
  • If put onto the wait list only one wait list listing permitted per participant.

  • Cancelations must be made three days or more from the class start date to receive a 50% refund or credit.
  • No refund or credit will be given for cancelations made less than three days before the class start date.

YMCA of San Francisco Aquatics will not issue refunds or credits for missed classes.

A child in a yellow and blue swimsuit is swimming in a pool while holding a yellow rubber duck.

Pool Schedule

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Upcoming Events

Jan 23

Swim Lessons

Baby and Me – Stage A – TTH 10:00 – Jan 2025

Kids (Ages 0-12), Kids (Ages 0-17)
Embarcadero YMCA
January 23 at
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, Thursday from January 7 to January 28
Non-Member $260 / – Member $199

Jan 23

Swim Lessons

Baby and Me – Stage A – TTH 10:00 – Jan 2025

Kids (Ages 0-17)
Embarcadero YMCA
January 23 at
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, Thursday from January 7 to January 28
Non-Member $260 / – Member $199

Jan 23

Swim Lessons

Adult Beginner-Intermediate – TTH 11:40 – Jan 2025

Adult (Ages 18-60)
Presidio Community YMCA
January 23 at
11:40 am – 12:10 pm
Every Tuesday, Thursday from January 7 to January 28
Non-Member $260 / – Member $199

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