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The North Brooklyn YMCA in Cypress Hills 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
570 Jamaica Avenue, 11208, in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn.
Yes. North Brooklyn 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) 912-2230.
Swim school focused on babies, toddlers and young kids, with small classes grouped tightly by age from infant water-comfort sessions up through stroke development for 7-9 year olds. Semi-private, private and prenatal lessons are also offered.
The Ridgewood YMCA in Ridgewood 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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