Rockland County YMCA

★★★★★Cory Gaddis

My 4-year-olds have had an awesome time learning to swim in the group lessons with Coach Lateef and team! The instructors have made the classes fun and productive, and they've done a great job engaging my kids even when they are feeling shy or reluctant to participate. They have a blast goofing around with the instructors too after the lessons are finished - they're always reluctant to leave. Highly recommend!

★★★★Monali Desai

I re-enrolled my 6-year-old in swimming classes at the Y after a 2-year break. This time, my son has had a wonderful experience, all thanks to his instructor, Lateef. From the first class, he made lessons fun, positive, and engaging while helping him feel comfortable and safe. My son has shown amazing progress in a short time. He feels more confident in the water, and that means a lot to us. Over the past three years, my son has had several instructors, but this is by far the best progress he has made. Lateef explains things clearly, shows the techniques in an easy way, and always encourages him. We are very grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn or improve their swimming. Thank you, Lateef!

★★★★★Lilie Loui

I am very grateful for the opportunity to take swimming lessons at the Nyack YMCA in Rockland County, NY. The quality of instruction is excellent, with well-scheduled classes, appropriate class sizes, and a great variety of aquatic programs. The staff are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and make me feel safe at all times. The pool and locker rooms are clean, the facility is well-maintained, and communication about schedules or changes is clear. Overall, the program is a great value, and I highly recommend the Nyack YMCA Aquatics Department to anyone looking to learn or improve their swimming skills.

★★★★★Hardipkumar Raval

Great program to learn swimming, the teachers are friendly and encouraging. Expertly guiding and sometimes pushing through the barriers that I had for myself to swim. Can't wait to make it my daily routine to swim at this well maintained facility. I am grateful to coach Latif for his personal attention in teaching swimming to kids and adults alike.

★★★★★Angelyna Pena

I enrolled my 4 y/o daughter in swimming classes at the Y, and it’s been such a wonderful experience. With her new instructor, Latif, she’s grown so much more confidence in just a few short weeks. Watching her in class tonight, learning not only how to swim but how to protect herself in the water, made me so proud. She leaves every class smiling and excited, already asking when she can come back! I’m looking forward to continuing her lessons next month — it’s truly worth every moment, and I encourage every parent to give their child this experience.