Kids' Swim Classes & Lessons in Chelsea

Develops independent swimming skills focusing on safety and strokes. Swimmers learn floating, treading water, and swimming back to the platform safely, alongside freestyle and backstroke techniques. 3:1 ratio.

Water Acclimation/Survival: 3+ Years

Water Survival – Beginner

Water Acclimation

Survival Advanced

Stroke development

Stroke development

Advanced Stroke Skills

Beginner survival under 3 (parent in water)

Continues to build independent swimming skills, introducing major strokes. Emphasis on mastering Freestyle, Backstroke, and side breathing. This specific class is also a transitionary class where swimmers will move into…

A transitional hybrid class from caregiver-assisted to independent swimming. Divided into three phases, caregivers initially join in the water, then gradually step back as swimmers gain confidence. Focuses on floating,…

Water Survival - Advanced

Introduces infants and toddlers to water safety with songs, games, and exercises. Parents learn proper techniques for holding children in the pool, while babies learn safety skills and gain water confidence. Caregiver…

Introduces infants and toddlers to water safety with songs, games, and exercises. Parents learn proper techniques for holding children in the pool, while babies learn safety skills and gain water confidence. Caregiver…

Special Ability

Personalized instruction with highly trained instructors. Secure exclusive slot during peak times. Tailored one-on-one attention. Caregiver participation required for children under 1 year old.

For our older independent swimmers, we offer a progressive series of classes where stroke techniques are introduced and honed in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Prerequisite for Stroke Development 1:…

A bridge class for swimmers on their way to our Stroke Development classes. This 40-minute class gives swimmers the extra time and practice to build confidence, endurance, and technique across freestyle, backstroke, and…

For our older independent swimmers, we offer a progressive series of classes where stroke techniques are introduced and honed in freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly. Prerequisite for Stroke Development 2:…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

Sea Lions Swimtensive is a daily 60-minute class for swimmers ages 3.5-7 years that will refine their skills as they grow into confident, independent swimmers. Instruction is geared towards developing proper stroke…

Sea Pups Swimtensive is a daily 60-minute class for swimmers ages 2.5-6 years that will increase their comfort in the water as they improve their skills. Instruction is geared towards creating independent swimmers,…

Further refines stroke techniques on all four competitive strokes. Focuses on endurance and advanced techniques. Prerequisite for Stroke Development 3: mastery of freestyle, backstroke, and breast stroke; familiarity…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

Designed exclusively for our CP Kids families, this class introduces infants and toddlers to the water through songs, games, and guided exercises in a familiar, trusted environment. Caregivers learn proper holding…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

Continues to build independent swimming skills, introducing major strokes. Emphasis on mastering Freestyle, Backstroke, and side breathing. A transitionary class where swimmers move into longer swim lanes and longer…

Develops independent swimming skills focusing on safety and strokes. Swimmers learn floating, treading water, and swimming back to the platform safely, alongside freestyle and backstroke techniques. Exclusively…

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

Beginner Water Survival

McBurney YMCA, in Chelsea, is primarily a swim program with soccer, multi-sport, dance, martial arts and music rounding things out for kids 6 months to 18. Extras include Pre-Ballet for 3-to-9-year-olds and a Musical…

For our older independent swimmers, we offer a progressive series of classes where stroke techniques are introduced and honed in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Prerequisite for Stroke Development 1:…

For our older independent swimmers, we offer a progressive series of classes where stroke techniques are introduced and honed in freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly. Prerequisite for Stroke Development 2:…

Chelsea Piers offers swim, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis across its Chelsea and Sunset Park campuses, with prices spanning a wide range — from around $10 for drop-in sessions up past $1,000 for longer…

Chelsea Piers offers swim, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis across its Chelsea and Sunset Park campuses, with prices spanning a wide range — from around $10 for drop-in sessions up past $1,000 for longer…

Chelsea Piers offers swim, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis across its Chelsea and Sunset Park campuses, with prices spanning a wide range — from around $10 for drop-in sessions up past $1,000 for longer…

Chelsea Piers offers swim, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis across its Chelsea and Sunset Park campuses, with prices spanning a wide range — from around $10 for drop-in sessions up past $1,000 for longer…

Introduces infants and toddlers to water safety with songs, games, and exercises. Parents learn proper techniques for holding children in the pool, while babies learn safety skills and gain water confidence. Caregiver…

For swimmers ages 7+ who are new to the water or have limited experience. Builds comfort and confidence through foundational skills including breath control, floating, and kicking. A welcoming starting point for…