Swimming at the Y helps people thrive — in and out of the water. As the community’s leader in swim instruction, we provide a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities to build skills that last a lifetime. From swim lessons to lap swimming, water exercise, and more, all Y aquatics programs are conducted under the supervision of certified lifeguards and trained instructors. Click below to register for our monthly swim lessons.

Swim lessons

A wide range of swimming options for the whole family are available with swim classes that begin at 6 months of age and go all the way up to adults.

Schroeder YMCA Swim Team

The Schroeder YMCA Swim Team offers programming for swimmers ages 6 & up, from developmental instruction to performance and Masters level. Athletes race in both YMCA and USA Swimming meets. To learn more or to request an evaluation with a Schroeder coach, visit the swim team’s website.

Safety around water

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14. The Y is committed to reversing these preventable and troubling statistics by offering Safety Around Water, a partnership designed to bring swim lessons to more locations throughout Milwaukee County.

WATER EXERCISE

The Y offers water exercise programs, including shallow and deep water classes, low impact classes, high intensity cardio classes, and active older adult classes.