Programs & Activities

Swim lessons for children starting as young as 6 months old at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Classes are designed to build water safety, stroke technique, and confidence in the pool.

Competitive swim team program for youth at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Chester County. Swimmers develop technique, endurance, and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Youth swim team program at the Upper Main Line YMCA, utilizing the facility's indoor and outdoor pools including a 50-meter outdoor pool. Contact the branch for tryout and registration information.

Group and private swim lessons for children and teens through Lower Merion Township.

Enjoy the water in one of the Y's world-class pools!

If you love swimming, the Y is the place to be! The Y built its first pool in 1885, and we are proud to continue operating world-class pools where your members of all ages can learn to swim year-round

You're ready to improve your swimming skills at the Y! Below you will find pricing and availability for programs that are open for registration or are opening soon. If you see there is only one spot l

Prefer to have 1-1 instruction for yourself or your little one? Our certified Y swim instructors provide private and semi-private lessons are for all swimming abilities in kids age 3 and above.

Discover YMCA sports programs in Chester County, including basketball, soccer, NFL flag football, swimming, gymnastics, pickleball and more. Our leagues build skills, confidence and teamwork while mak

The quintessential summer camp experience. Children enjoy swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs and more, plus fun weekly themes and in-house experiences.

Preschool – 8th GradeYMCA day campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including arts & rafts, field games, sports, theme activities and daily free swim.

West Chester, (610) 353-5437Day • ages 4–13 • art, field trips, nature, sports, swimming

Bryn Mawr, (610) 525-2700Day • ages 3–12 • art, music, nature exploration, sports, swimming, theater

Bryn Mawr, (610) 525-2700,baldwinschool.orgDay • ages 3–12 • art, music, nature exploration, sports, swimming, theater

Devon Swim Club offers structured swim lessons for children ages 3–16 throughout the summer season in Devon, PA. Instruction follows a Red Cross-aligned progression from Guppies and Polliwogs through competitive stroke preparation. Club swimmers may join the inter-club Suburban Swim League team each summer.

State-of-the-art swim school in Paoli offering weekly perpetual lessons for children 3 months through 12+ years. Programs: Baby Blue (3mo-2yr), Bright Blue (3-5yr), Bold Blue and Big Blue (6yr+). Over 75 hours of instructor training. Progress Promise guarantees advancement after 24 lessons. Adaptive swim also available.

Learn-to-swim program at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd serving Main Line communities including Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Bryn Mawr, and Penn Valley. Small group lessons ages 3 months to teen focusing on water acclimation, survival skills, and stroke development. Warm therapy pool (91-93°F). Ability-based progression.

Year-round private and group swim lessons at acac Fitness & Wellness in Wayne, PA. Programs for all ages and abilities from toddlers to adults. Focus on water safety, technique, and building a love for swimming. Full-service fitness facility with indoor pool. Summer camp programs also available.