Swim Lessons

Free Swim Lessons Available Through NY SWIMS

Thanks to funding provided through Governor Kathy Hochul's NY SWIMS Initiative and the New York State Department of Health, YMCA of Broome County is offering free swim lessons to help more children gain lifesaving water safety and swimming skills.

• Ages 6 months - 12 years
• First come, first served
• Group Swim Lessons only
• Member Registration: August 15
• Non-member Registration: August 31

This initiative is designed to expand access to swim lessons for children who may otherwise face barriers to participation. Program availability and eligibility vary and are determined locally based on community needs and available capacity. At the YMCA of Broome County the free lessons are available for children from 6 months to 12 years of age on a first-come, first-served basis with priority registration given to YMCA members. The free lessons are only available in Group Swim Lessons and begin with Fall I (September 14 - October 24). Member registration will open August 15 and non-member registration will open August 31. Free private lessons are not available. Please watch this webpage as future free sessions become available.

At the Y, swimming is a life skill!

Our swim lessons prepare children of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, building strong swimmers and confident kids. When it comes to swimming and water safety, no one is trusted more than the YMCA, America's Swim Instructor.

To find out more about our Group or Private/Semi-Private Lessons click the images below.