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The Greenpoint YMCA in Greenpoint runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times.
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Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
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Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
99 Meserole Avenue, 11222, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Yes. Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by YMCA of Greater New York: ymcanyc.org, or call (212) 912-2260.
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