The Y provides children across the U.S. with access to swim lessons and water safety education. The Y introduced the country to group swim lessons over 110 years ago in 1909. Now, as one of the largest community-based organizations in the country, we teach more than a million children, especially those most at-risk of drowning, invaluable water safety and swimming skills each year.Offerings Youth Lessons Find a Class Private Lessons Contact Us Adult Lessons Inquire Today Swim Team Dive In America's Leading Swim Instructor Why the Y Certified Instructors First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen, & AHSI Certifications Proven Curriculum As the largest swim lesson provider in the US, we know a thing or two about swim lessons Water Safety We teach life saving skills like CPR and more Develop Social Skills Every kid needs to learn new skills and we have the perfect environment Healthy A unique form of exercise and a way to stay healthy Increased Cognitive Skills Core skills like thinking and learning are important Find a Youth Swim Lesson