YMCA Sydney

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Learn To Swim

The YMCA's "Aquasafe" learn to swim programs are about much more than just learning to swim, they are a holistic approach to aquatic education. We run programs year round, including school holiday programs and offer programs for everyone from six months to 99 years.

Learn To Swim at Your Local Y

For more details or to enrol visit your local YMCA centre:

Other Activities

This activity is part of Aquatics - Learn to swim, come and swim, swim squads, pools. Some similar activities offered by YMCA Sydney include:

  • Aqua Birthday Parties - Enjoy fun, organised and supervised aqua fun for your child's birthday. Play fun pool games and activities.
  • Aquababy Program - Progressive early childhood learn to swim program with emphasis on safety and parental education
  • Squads - For the competitive or recreational swimmer. Professional coaches provide advanced stroke correction and technique advice. Swimmers of all ages are guided and motivated by...
  • Holiday Splash - Our school holiday intensive learn to swim programs. Qualified friendly teachers cover water safety, stroke development and correction in a safe, fun and...
  • Aqua Aerobics - YMCA Aqua Aerobics is a low impact aqua fitness program for all abilities. A full cardio work-out without joint stress. Great for recovery and re-introduction to...
  • Masters Squads - Join our Masters Swim Squad, a great way for mature adults to keep fit and have fun.
  • Lunch Fitness Group - This group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunch times 12.30pm-1.30pm and is designed for those who are confident lap swimmers with basic swim sets and fitness for all...
  • Inflatable Fun Days - Enjoy a day of wet and wild fun on the HUGE pool inflatable.
  • Swim Fit Adults - This program helps with developing swimming and water skills along with strength and endurance both in and outside the water. Designed for those who are confident lap...
  • Whizz Kids - A specialist learn to swim program designed for children with special needs. Professional instructors & coaches experienced in special needs aquatic education and squad...