Following the YMCA National Swim Instruction Program, our curriculum focuses on teaching water safety and comfort followed by stroke development. All lessons are held in our Alumni warm-water pool for 30 minutes except for school-aged stages 3-6 which are 45 minutes.
NOTE: Saturday and Sunday swim lessons for the Summer 2026 session will begin on July 11 and July 12 due to the YMCA closure for Independence Day weekend (July 4).
Use the buttons below to explore the 2026 program schedule, registration dates, and our program policies.
Our swim school offers a comprehensive, stage-based program designed to help children develop their swimming skills and water safety knowledge. From beginners to advanced swimmers, each stage focuses on age-appropriate techniques and water safety practices, ensuring that children build confidence and competence in the water. Click the button below to explore the unique learning objectives of each swim school stage.
Our Summer Swim Intensives are designed to help swimmers make fast progress through consistent, focused practice in a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers attend Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week for maximum reinforcement and skill development—perfect for children looking to improve technique, build confidence, or prepare for the next level.
Families can register one week at a time throughout the summer.
Families can register one week at a time throughout the summer:
| Week 1 | Jun 30 - Jul 2 |
| Week 2 | Jul 7 - Jul 9 |
| Week 3 | Jul 14 - Jul 16 |
| Week 4 | Jul 21 - Jul 23 |
| Week 5 | Jul 28 - Jul 30 |
| Week 6 | Aug 4 - Aug 6 |
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Families can register one week at a time throughout the summer:
| Week 1 | Jun 30 - Jul 2 |
| Week 2 | Jul 7 - Jul 9 |
| Week 3 | Jul 14 - Jul 16 |
| Week 4 | Jul 21 - Jul 23 |
| Week 5 | Jul 28 - Jul 30 |
| Week 6 | Aug 4 - Aug 6 |
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Families can register one week at a time throughout the summer:
| Week 1 | Jun 30 - Jul 2 |
| Week 2 | Jul 7 - Jul 9 |
| Week 3 | Jul 14 - Jul 16 |
| Week 4 | Jul 21 - Jul 23 |
| Week 5 | Jul 28 - Jul 30 |
| Week 6 | Aug 4 - Aug 6 |
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Stage A
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Stage A & B Hybrid
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Stage B1
Stage B2
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Stroke Clinics are designed to help swimmers refine technique, improve efficiency and boost speed in the water. Practices include development and drills of all 4 swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke & butterfly). Practices will take place in the Alumni pool. This small group learning environment offers personalized instruction by experienced swim instructors.
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Greenwich Swim Club is a non-competitive program that offers children ages 8-13 an opportunity to work with certified USA swim coaches to improve their swimming skills and to build community by being part of a swim team-style environment.
Swimmers will learn to build strength, speed, and endurance while refining their stroke technique in a non-competitive environment.
A tryout is required before registering for Swim Club. Tryouts are by appointment only, and registration will be handled in-house once the tryout is complete.
If you’re interested in joining Swim Club, please schedule your tryout by emailing swimschool@gwymca.org or by visiting the front desk!
Season: Sep 8 - May 29
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:15PM - 6:15PM;
*There will be no Greenwich Swim Club practices during Winter and Spring Recess, but participants are welcome to join our swim clinics for a small additional fee.
If you are not a member of the YMCA of Greenwich, or have not taken a class within the last session at our facility, a swim evaluation is necessary. Registration without an evaluation will result in non-refund. Evaluations take approximately 5 minutes. No evaluation needed for children under 3 years old (i.e. Parent & Child Classes).
If you would like to schedule a swim evaluation, please contact our YMCA Swim School Team at swimschool@gwymca.org.
We are committed to ensuring any family, regardless of financial status, feels welcome to sign up for swimming lessons at the Y. It is important to us that all families in our community have access to learning critical water safety skills.
We are more than happy to walk families through the Financial Aid Application, via phone, email, or in person. This application can be submitted at any time and takes up to a week to process with the appropriate supplemental documents.
To learn more about the financial assistance we offer, visit our Financial Aid page.