# Swimming for kids in Brooklyn (47) > 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… URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/swimming/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/) / Swimming ## Swimming for kids in Brooklyn 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. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=swimming&boro=Brooklyn) 18 free 32 indoor ### Other boroughs [Swimming in Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/swimming/) · [Swimming in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/swimming/) · [Swimming in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/swimming/) · [Swimming in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/swimming/) · [All swimming in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/swimming/) ### By neighborhood [Williamsburg 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-williamsburg/) · [Park Slope 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-park-slope/) · [Midwood 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-midwood/) · [Brownsville 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brownsville/) · [Bedford-Stuyvesant 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bedford-stuyvesant/) · [Bushwick 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bushwick/) · [Greenpoint 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-greenpoint/) · [Flatbush 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-flatbush/) · [Sheepshead Bay 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-sheepshead-bay/) · [Fort Greene 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-fort-greene/) · [Flatlands 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-flatlands/) · [Crown Heights 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-crown-heights/) · [Boerum Hill 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-boerum-hill/) · [Homecrest 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-homecrest/) · [Spring Creek 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-spring-creek/) · [Dyker Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-dyker-heights/) · [Gowanus 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-gowanus/) · [Mill Basin 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-mill-basin/) · [Red Hook 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-red-hook/) · [East Flatbush 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-flatbush/) · [Sunset Park 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-sunset-park/) · [Coney Island 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-coney-island/) · [Cypress Hills 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-cypress-hills/) · [Prospect Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-heights/) · [Downtown Brooklyn 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-downtown-brooklyn/) · [Brighton Beach 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brighton-beach/) [Shorefront Y – Lenny Krayzelburg SwimRight Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/shorefront-y-lenny-krayzelburg-swimright-academy/): Brighton Beach Price on site Shorefront Y 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. All ages Mon–Fri, Sun Indoor [Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-ymca-swim-lessons/): Greenpoint Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Park Slope Armory YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/park-slope-armory-ymca-swim-lessons/): Park Slope Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Prospect Park YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/prospect-park-ymca-swim-lessons/): Park Slope Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Betsy Head Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/betsy-head-pool/): Brownsville Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Kings Bay Y Swim](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kings-bay-y-swim/): Sheepshead Bay Price on site Kings Bay Y 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. All ages Mon–Fri, Sun Indoor [SwimJim – Greenpoint (Green Street)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swimjim-greenpoint-green-street/): Greenpoint $59.50 SwimJim 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. All ages Daily Indoor [Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bedford-stuyvesant-ymca-swim-lessons/): Bedford-Stuyvesant Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Coney Island YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/coney-island-ymca-swim-lessons/): Coney Island Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Dodge YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dodge-ymca-swim-lessons/): Boerum Hill Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Flatbush YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flatbush-ymca-swim-lessons/): Flatbush Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [Freedom Aquatics](https://littlegotham.com/activity/freedom-aquatics/): Dyker Heights Price on site 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. Ages 3+ [North Brooklyn YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/north-brooklyn-ymca-swim-lessons/): Cypress Hills Price on site YMCA of Greater New York 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. All ages Indoor [All Sports for All People of Camp Olympia](https://littlegotham.com/activity/all-sports-for-all-people-of-camp-olympia/): Park Slope Price on site All Sports For All People 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. All ages Indoor [Berkeley Carroll Community Swim & Fitness](https://littlegotham.com/activity/berkeley-carroll-community-swim-fitness/): Park Slope Price on site Berkeley Carroll School 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. Ages 0–16 Indoor [Elite Swimming NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/elite-swimming-nyc/): Midwood $35 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. All ages Indoor [Freedom Aquatics - Brooklyn Sports Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/freedom-aquatics-brooklyn-sports-club/): Spring Creek Price on site Freedom Aquatics 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. All ages Indoor [Imagine Swimming – Crown Heights Armory](https://littlegotham.com/activity/imagine-swimming-crown-heights-armory/): Crown Heights Price on site Imagine Swimming 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. All ages Indoor [Kosciuszko Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kosciuszko-pool/): Bedford-Stuyvesant Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Red Hook Pool (Sol Goldman Pool)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/red-hook-pool-sol-goldman-pool/): Red Hook Closed for the season NYC Parks 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. All ages Outdoor [Swim-Koi](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swim-koi/): Homecrest Price on site Swim-Koi Inc 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. All ages Indoor [Swim4Life Learn to Swim Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swim4life-learn-to-swim-academy/): Flatbush Price on site Make a Splash Learn to Swim Academy (Swim4Life) 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. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Take Me to the Water – East Midwood Jewish Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/take-me-to-the-water-east-midwood-jewish-center/): Midwood $45 Take Me to the Water 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. All ages Indoor [Take Me to the Water – Holiday Inn Downtown Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/activity/take-me-to-the-water-holiday-inn-downtown-brooklyn/): Boerum Hill $45 Take Me to the Water 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. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many pools and swim programs for kids are there in Brooklyn? LittleGotham lists 47 pools and swim programs for kids in Brooklyn. Are there free 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). Which neighborhoods in Brooklyn have the most pools and swim programs? Williamsburg (5), Park Slope (4), Midwood (3). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)