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SWIM LESSONS

At the Y, swimming is a life skill.

Swim Lessons

For over 100 years, the YMCA has been one of America's favorite swim instructors and a leader in water safety. Our proven curriculum and friendly environment enhance skills, all while having fun.

At the Y, swimming is a life skill. We offer a wide selection of parent & child, preschool, school-age, teen, and adult swim lessons that build strong and confident swimmers. All age groups are taught the same skills, but divided according to their developmental milestones.

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Register for programs, classes and more! SGA Pulse is our new member account management system designed to make your YMCA experience more seamless. With Pulse, you’ll enjoy an easier check-in process, streamlined program registration and class sign-ups, and improved communication with your Y.

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Returning Swimmers

Returning swimmers can register online or by calling 973-758-9039. 

East Orange YMCA

New Milford YMCA Program Center

Sussex County YMCA

West Essex YMCA

 
Experienced swimmer in the pool

New to Swim Lessons?

If you’re new to swim lessons at the Y, follow the steps below to have your child evaluated and enrolled in the appropriate class.

To help ensure your child is placed in the right class based on their swimming abilities, we recommend signing up for a FREE swim evaluation at the Y. 

Select Your Branch and Evaluation Time below:

Sussex County YMCA

West Essex YMCA


Once your child is placed in a class level, please fill out the form below to begin the registration process. You may register in person as well. 

<p>Let's Get Started! Swim Lessons Form</p>

 

Now that you have completed a swim evaluation and begun the registration process by filling out the Swim form, you can register for classes online or at your local Y. 

Find your Branch and Swim Lesson below: 

East Orange YMCA

New Milford YMCA Program Center

Sussex County YMCA

West Essex YMCA

Click the button below to view an in-depth YMCA Swim Level chart. Please contact your local Y with any questions. 

<p>SHOW ME THE LEVELS!</p>

Private Swim Lessons

Here are the steps to register for our private swim lessons:

  1. Fill out an interest form with your contact information, age, and name of the person or persons you’re registering for swim lessons.
  2. After submitting the form, a member of our aquatics team will contact you as soon as possible to discuss lesson availability and how the Y can best meet your needs.
  3. After determining your swim lesson options, you will then be able to complete the registration online.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons with instructor

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