Swimming is one of the best entire-body exercises, and you can gain many physical and mental benefits from practicing it regularly. This exercise builds cardiovascular strength, improves sleep and helps manage weight. Because swimming is a low-impact workout and allows a person to go at their own pace, it is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
At the Y, we believe swimming is a life skill, and learning it from a young age helps kids and teens learn water safety and enjoy thriving in and out of the water. Through swimming lessons, swim teams, water fitness classes, and more, the YMCA of Greensboro provides a safe environment for all swimmers.
Come on in, the water’s fine! Find the perfect swimming program for you and enroll at any of our branches in Greensboro, NC, Jamestown or Rockingham County.
Diverse Abilities Swim Lessons
Through this swimming program, parents and caregivers of children with diverse abilities will be given the opportunity to provide their children with the means to learn fundamental water safety and swimming skills in a safe environment.
Safety Around Water
As the nation's leading expert in water safety and swim instruction, this special program focuses on teaching children to be safer in and around water.
Swim Lessons
Y swim lessons are designed for all ages and abilities, with a starting age of 6 months old, because everyone deserves to learn this essential life skill
Swim Team
Compete on a YMCA Swim Team! Swim team options include our summer Bears Swim Team, the GCY Makos, the Eden Purple Penguins and the Porpoise Club (a competitive swim training program).
Water Fitness
Come on in, the water’s fine! Adults looking to challenge themselves without stress on their joints or members who just enjoy the water can take advantage of our different water exercise classes.
Ragsdale Y Daycare & Homeschool Swim Time
The Ragsdale Y is now offering swim time for daycare and homeschool kids! Swim schedule varies throughout the year and is by appointment.