47 pools and swim programs for kids in Brooklyn, 18 free. Pools and learn-to-swim. Includes Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons and Park Slope Armory YMCA Swim Lessons.
The Shorefront Y's swim academy follows the SwimRight method, taking kids from 3 months old through nine levels that end with all four competitive strokes. There are also swim teams and Red Cross aquatics courses.
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.
The Park Slope Armory YMCA in Park Slope 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.
The Prospect Park YMCA in Park Slope 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.
Betsy Head Park in Brownsville has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
This Brooklyn community Y runs Learn to Swim group classes and private lessons in its pool, plus a summer swim camp. Programs cover children, teens and adults.
SwimJim runs year-round learn-to-swim lessons in a warm indoor pool, starting with parent-and-baby classes and progressing through levels to confident independent swimmers. Families enroll on a monthly basis in group or private lessons.
The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA in Bedford-Stuyvesant 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.
The Coney Island YMCA in Coney Island 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.
The Dodge YMCA in Boerum Hill 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.
The Flatbush YMCA in Flatbush 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.
A swim school offering small-group and private lessons for children from age 3, progressing from learn-to-swim through skill and technique development levels. Committed young swimmers can move on to a competitive swim team with developmental training groups.
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.
A Brooklyn program running swim lessons from baby-and-me classes up through junior swim team, held in high school pools. Kids can also join basketball, soccer and volleyball clinics, family swim and sports camps.
The school's athletic center opens its pool to the Park Slope community for kids swim classes, from baby-and-me to advanced levels, plus a swim club and competitive swim for ages 8-16. Families can also come for family swim.
A Midwood swim school with 30-minute lessons in a warm 88-degree pool. Little ones from 6 months to 4 years swim with a parent, and older kids join small groups of up to four or take private lessons.
Freedom Aquatics runs its competitive USA Swimming team practices at this Brooklyn club's 25-yard pool. Young swimmers move through developmental groups up to elite training, with free tryouts to place them.
A private swim school location in Crown Heights teaching kids from infancy upward with a flexible, child-paced style. Options include Baby Splash and Parent & Me classes, small weekly group lessons, private intensives, drop-ins and a competitive team path.
Kosciuszko Pool in Bedford-Stuyvesant has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
Red Hook Recreation Area in Red Hook has a big Olympic-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear.
A Brooklyn swim school where babies start in a parent-and-me program and kids progress through seven levels covering the four main strokes. Lessons run in seasonal sessions for beginners through advanced swimmers.
A learn-to-swim program that runs semester lessons in Brooklyn high school pools for kids 2 and up. Children work on water comfort, floating and stroke skills in small classes.
A Take Me to the Water swim school pool in Midwood. Babies 6 months to 3 years can join Baby & Me classes, while older kids learn in small groups, semi-private or private 30-minute lessons, with a swim team for advanced swimmers.
A Take Me to the Water swim school pool in Boerum Hill. Babies 6 months to 3 years can join Baby & Me classes, while older kids learn in small groups, semi-private or private 30-minute lessons, with a swim team for advanced swimmers.
LittleGotham lists 47 pools and swim programs for kids in Brooklyn.
Yes. 18 of 47 are free to attend, including Betsy Head Pool, Kosciuszko Pool, Red Hook Pool (Sol Goldman Pool).
Williamsburg (5), Park Slope (4), Midwood (3).