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Baby Swimming Lessons in NYC: Mommy-and-Me Swimming Classes for Babies and Toddlers

Babies can gain comfort and confidence in the water with mommy-and-me swimming lessons at two Asphalt Green locations. Photo courtesy of the venue
Babies can gain comfort and confidence in the water with mommy-and-me swimming lessons at two Asphalt Green locations. Photo courtesy of the venue
9/4/23 - By Jody Mercier

Baby swimming lessons allow little ones to bond with their grown-up while also helping them get comfortable in the water and learning important water safety skills. These mommy-and-me swimming classes in NYC offer families the chance to help babies become comfortable in the water, a skill they'll certainly use a lot in the coming years with all the great swimming pools and beaches in NYC. These baby and toddler swimming lessons are offered around the city throughout the fall, winter, spring, and summer, both on weekends and after school.

You can find all our picks for baby swimming lessons, plus swimming lessons for older kids in our directory of classes and listings. Check our New York City Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

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Penguin City Swim has swimming classes for little ones starting at 6 months old. Photo courtesy of the school
Penguin City Swim has swimming classes for little ones starting at 6 months old. Photo courtesy of the school

Toddler and Baby Swimming Lessons in NYC

Penguin City Swim

Midtown East
Penguin City Swim is best known for its experienced, professional instructors and its small class sizes. The program caters to children 6 months and older, as well as adults, and covers all aspects of swimming—always focusing on safety in and around the water. READ MORE

14th Street Y Classes

Lower East Side
Baby swimming lessons like Baby Belugas (ages 6 to 16 months) and Little Dippers (ages 17 to 24 months) are offered via the Y's Aquatics for Kids program. Classes are reasonably priced with a discount for members. READ MORE

92nd Street Y - Classes

Upper East Side
The 92Y offers a huge assortment of engaging classes for the whole family, from newborns to teens. Baby swimming lessons include those for Polliwogs (6 to 18 months), Minnows (18 to 36 months), and Guppies (3 to 5 years). Classes are offered year-round at the Y's large indoor pool. Other class options include everything from gymnastics to parkour and more.  READ MORE

AquaBeba

Williamsburg, Brooklyn
AquaBeba teaches children from infants on up the fundamentals of swimming in a safe and comfortable water environment. Its program—the brainchild of Olympic swimmer-turned-Brooklyn dad, Danilo Krvavac—emphasizes helping children feel comfortable, confident, and secure in the water. Group and private lessons are available. READ MORE

Asphalt Green

Upper East Side and Battery Park City
Asphalt Green offers two supersized sports complexes in Manhattan. The youth sports curriculum includes classes, recreational leagues, and competitive teams. The Summer Day Camp, for children ages 4½–15 offers campers a wide variety of activities—such as swimming, team sports, yoga, arts & crafts, and recess games—in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced staff. Play Days are shorter, flexible programs offered during school holidays and breaks.  READ MORE

British Swim School Manhattan

Multiple Manhattan Locations
With a focus on water safety and survival, instructors at the British Swim School help your child get acclimated to the water, learn to roll over to float on their back, and ask for help. Baby swimming lessons start at 3 months old; children progress from Tadpoles to Swimboree, not by age, but by skill-level. READ MORE

Imagine Swimming

Manhattan and Brooklyn Locations
With locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn—including its Tribeca flagship at 40 Harrison Street—Imagine Swimming offers baby swimming lessons for ages 4 months and up. Students are introduced to the water through playful sessions that emphasize music. READ MORE

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Upper West Side
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is a one-stop shop for local families, providing classes for everyone from parents-to-be to school-age kids. Classes, camps, and after-school programs are all offered. Kids swimming lessons teach children and adults of all ages to master swimming and enjoy the wonders of the water. The center's many offerings range from mommy-and-me swimming lessons to weekend and after-school swimming lessons for kids. READ MORE

Physique Swim School - Classes

Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Bronx Locations
Swimming lessons at Physique Swim School aim to teach swimming as a life skill. Little ones and parents are welcomed into the water for parent-and-me classes, and older kids can graduate to group lessons and stroke clinics that prep big kids to join a local swim team. READ MORE

SwimJim NYC

Manhattan and Brooklyn Locations
SwimJim offers swimming lessons and water safety programs for ages 2 months through adult with low student-teacher ratios. Options include parent-child classes, learn-to-swim programs, and advanced skill development. READ MORE

Take Me to the Water Swim School - NYC

Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens Locations
The baby-and-me program offers baby swimming lessons in NYC for children ages 6 months to 2 1/2 years and has locations all over the city as well as in New Jersey and Long Island. In these mommy-and-me swimming lessons, babies learn swimming skills through songs and games. READ MORE

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Jody Mercier
Jody Mercier always dreamed of being a mom, and she's raised three wonderful kids in New York City. Since that job only pays in hugs, she’s spent her career as a journalist covering health, fitness, sports, and parenting for Sports Illustrated, espnW, and Mommy Poppins. Follow her family’s adventures on Instagram @momtakesmanhattan or reach her at jody@mommypoppins.com.
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