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The Jamaica YMCA in Jamaica 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
89-25 Parsons Boulevard, 11432, in Jamaica, Queens.
Yes. Jamaica 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 (718) 739-6600.
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