The Rockaway YMCA in Arverne 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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| Monday | 6 AM – 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
Branch hours shown; Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Paid; member and non-member rates vary by branch
Sunday: 8 AM–5 PM · Monday: 6 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 6 AM–9 PM · Wednesday: 6 AM–9 PM · Thursday: 6 AM–9 PM · Friday: 6 AM–9 PM · Saturday: 8 AM–5 PM. Branch hours shown; Fall 1 swim programs started Sept 8, 2026; lessons run in multi-week sessions
207 Beach 73rd Street, 11692, in Arverne, Queens.
Yes. Rockaway 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) 215-6950.
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