Swim Lessons & Water Safety
Downtown Y Aquatic Center
Current Session: April 21st - June 13th
Next Session: July 7th-23rd
The Aquatic Center will be CLOSED closed for cleaning June 15th-28th
At Watertown Family YMCA, our swim lessons are designed to help every member of the community build confidence, safety, and lifelong skills in the water—starting as early as 6 months and continuing through adulthood. Whether you’re introducing your infant to the pool, helping your child master the basics, or learning to swim for the first time as an adult, our instructors create a supportive, encouraging environment for all ages and abilities. With a focus on water safety, skill progression, and fun, our lessons empower swimmers at every stage to grow stronger, safer, and more confident—both in and out of the water.
Summer Session 1* Registration Opens:
Members: June 22nd at 9AM
Non-Members: June 24th at 9AM
*Summer classes meet Tuesday and Thursday for 3 weeks
*Any swimmer who does not have the most recent session report card will be required to take a swim assessment prior to registering for swim lessons so they are safely and properly placed in the correct level. Minimum age for Level 1 is 4 years old. Parent & Tot classes do not require a swim assessment.
FREE Assessments times
Tuesday, June 9th | 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Thursday, June 11th | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 22nd | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Assessment Registration Opens Monday, May 18th | 9:00 AM
If swim assessments are full, please contact:
Kristen Lawrence
Email: klawrence@nnyymca.org
Phone: 315.755.2132
Pre-session Assessment Form
ALL PARENT & TOT CLASSES REQUIRE A PARENT IN THE WATER!