Chinatown

Join us in our brand new salt water pool! We have exciting new programs and swim lessons suitable for all ages and levels.

For an overview on our aquatics program, please click here.

For more information, please contact Courtney Wheelock at cwheelock@ymcasf.org or call 415.748.3563. 

For more information, contact Cliff Magno at cmagno@ymcasf.org or 415.748.3543.

Information about youth private/semi private lessons here and group swim lessons available here. Youth lessons are for those ages 6 months through 13 years old.

If you are interested in group, private or semi-private swim lessons for those 14 and over, please click here. 

Age Group Swim Team/Pre-Swim Team (Youth)
Chinatown YMCA is in the process of developing a year-round competitive youth swim team. There is an emphasis on endurance, techniques, leadership and team building. Participants must have the ability to swim 50 yards continuously and unassisted in each of the four competitive strokes. They must also be able to have the endurance to swim 500 yards.

Swim Meets (Youth)
Swim meets are held in various locations nationally and across the Bay Area. Meets are great events for the entire family and are open to swimmers of all ages. Meets include sprint, middle distance, mile, and long-distance events.
We will also be offering a Pre-Swim Team program as a stepping stone between the Flying Fish class and the competitive Youth Swim Team. This program gives student the basic skills for participating with a competitive swim team. This also provides a non-competitive alternative for swimmers looking to further advancement.

For more information or to schedule a try out, please contact Courtney Wheelock at cwheelock@ymcasf.org or 415.748.3563.

American Red Cross Jr. Lifeguards
This course is designed to train and prepare 9-17 year olds for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification programs and for future work as lifeguards. This program helps participants build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and leadership skills that they will need to be responsible lifeguards. Ask about our 6-week course where participants ear up to 250 community service hours!

For more information, please contact Louise Chang at lchang@ymcasf.org or call 415.748.3549.