Group Swim Lessons
6 Months – Adults Chinatown YMCA, Embarcadero YMCA, Marin YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA, Stonestown Family YMCA
At the Y, we believe swimming is an important life skill. Our Group Swim lessons prepare individuals of all ages to be strong and confident swimmers. Using a skill based continuum in a safe environment, students learn to stay safe and have fun while in the water.
How It Works
Registration can be done online via our community portal or in-person at our Member Services Desk.
If you need help choosing the appropriate swim level for your child, click here to view our lesson selector. Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Session & Open Registration Dates
Open registration is available to the general public at various locations.
Monthly:
June 2025
June 2 – June 29
Open Registration: May 19 – May 25
July 2025
July 7 – July 31
Open Registration: June 23 – June 29
Bi-Monthly:
May/June 2025
May 5 – June 29
Open Registration: April 21 – 27
July/August 2025 (No lessons 8/30-9/1)
July 7 – August 29
Open Registration: June 23 – June 29
Group Lesson Pricing
Group Swim Lesson pricing is determined by the amount of lessons in a session and are 30 min in length. Financial Aid is available.
6 Lesson Session
Facility Member $160.00
Community Member $210.00
7 Lesson Session
Facility Member $188.00
Community Member $245.00
8 Lesson Session
Facility Member $215.00
Community Member $280.00
Policies & Procedures
- Parent and guardian must be present on deck for the entire duration of their child swim lesson.
- Instructors reserve the right to move participants to a different level. If no appropriate level is available a refund will be issued.
- Instructors may combine classes with similar levels without exceeding student/instructor ratio.
- If there are three empty spaces before the start of the session, the class may be canceled.
- Full payment is required to reserve a space in the class.
- There are no makeup classes. • Swim diapers are required for children not potty trained.
- If put onto the wait list only one wait list listing permitted per participant.
- Cancelations must be made three days or more from the class start date to receive a 50% refund or credit.
- No refund or credit will be given for cancelations made less than three days before the class start date.
YMCA of San Francisco Aquatics will not issue refunds or credits for missed classes.
embarcadero ymca swim Workshop (ages 18+)
When: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
If you are confident in the fundamentals of swimming and can swim up to 25 meters using any stroke, the Swim Workshop with Coach Claire offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your technique or learn a new stroke. Participants will focus on improving stroke efficiency, increasing endurance, and achieving personal swimming goals. Registration is available at the front desk.
If you have questions or would like more information, e-mail Ellie at [email protected] or Coach Claire at [email protected].
