West Side YMCA — Kids' Classes, Ages & Prices

All West Side YMCA kids' classes — 31 programs in Upper West Side, with live open/waitlist/closed status checked daily. Filter by age, activity, day and availability. West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts offerings. Prices run $160 to $600, with a typical listing around $375.

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At a glance · 31 classes at West Side YMCA · 30 open for registration · typical price $375 · ages 6 months–17½ · updated Sep 13, 2026

Showing 31 of 31 classes · 30 open now · updated Sep 13, 2026

🏊 Swim5 open now

Stage 2 Water Movement

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 3–17y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim4 open now

Stage 3 Water Stamina

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 3–12y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim3 open now

Stage 4 Stroke Intro

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 3–12y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim3 open now

Stage 6 Stroke Mech

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 5–17y11mTue Wed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Aquatics Conditioning

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 8–17y11mWed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Stage 1 Water Accl.

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 3–5y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Stage 5 Stroke Develop.

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 5–12y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Stage A Water Disc. 6-18months

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 6mo–1y6mWed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Stage B Water Expl.12-36months

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 1–3Wed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim2 open now

Water Accl w/Parent

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 2y6m–5y11mWed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏅 Multi-Sport1 open now

Basketball

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 9–12y11mTue$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏅 Multi-Sport1 open now

Basketball

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 6–8y11mTue$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

💡 Enrichment1 open now

Ceramics for Kids

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 6–10y11mTue$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🩰 Dance1 open now

Dance & Theatre

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 5–8y11mSat$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🩰 Dance1 open now

Dance & Theatre

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 9–12y11mSat$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🥋 Martial Arts1 open now

Karate

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 4–5y11mSat$220Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🥋 Martial Arts1 open now

Karate

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 9–12y11mWed$220Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🥋 Martial Arts1 open now

Karate

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 6–8y11mWed$220Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Pre-Swim Team

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 8–17y11mTue$600Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 1 Water Acc

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12–17y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 1 Water Acclimation 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Tue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 2 Water Movement 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Tue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 3 Water Stamina

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12–17y11mWed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 3 Water Stamina 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Wed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 4 Stroke Intro

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12–17y11mWed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 4 Stroke Intro 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Wed$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 5 Stroke Develop

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12–17y11mTue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 5 Stroke Develop 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Tue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🏊 Swim1 open now

Stage 6 Stroke Mech 12+

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 12+Tue$375Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🩰 Dance1 open now

Workshop Hip Hop Dance

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 5–8y11mSat$160Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

🩰 DanceCheck site

Ballet & Movement

West Side YMCA · Upper West Side, Manhattan

Ages 3–4y11mSat$250Full season

About West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA, on the Upper West Side, runs swim as its dominant program — including a Pre-Swim Team track and Stage 1 water acclimation for 3-to-5-year-olds — alongside smaller soccer, dance and martial arts…

Classes at West Side YMCA across NYC, by the numbers

As of Sep 13, 2026, Enrollercoaster tracks 31 classes at West Side YMCA across NYC, at its Upper West Side (31) location. 30 are open for registration right now, and the rest are closed or not yet reporting a status. 16% of the programs with a published schedule meet on a Saturday or Sunday; the rest are weekday-only.

Prices. Across the 31 programs that publish a price, the typical (median) listed price is $375; most fall between $250 and $375, with a full range of $160 to $600. Providers list prices differently — a single class, a month, or a full term — so compare the registration pages, not just the number.

Ages. Programs run from 6 months to 17½. The most options are for school-age kids (18), teens (14), and preschoolers (7).

By activity. The largest categories at West Side YMCA are swim (21), dance (4), martial arts (3), multi-sport (2), and enrichment (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many classes at West Side YMCA are open for registration across NYC right now?

30 of the 31 classes at West Side YMCA we track across NYC are open for registration as of Sep 13, 2026. Status is read from each provider's own registration system every morning.

How much do classes at West Side YMCA cost across NYC?

The typical listed price is $375, and most of the 31 priced programs fall between $250 and $375. Prices are as published by each provider and may cover one session, a month or a full term.

What ages are classes at West Side YMCA across NYC for?

Programs run from 6 months to 17½. The most options are for school-age kids (18), teens (14), and preschoolers (7). Every listing shows its own age range.

Are there weekend classes at West Side YMCA across NYC?

Yes — 5 of the 31 programs with a published schedule meet on a Saturday or Sunday. Use the day filter above the list to show only weekend or weekday classes.