Swim Safe Boston
Get ready to make a splash with Swim Safe Boston!
Swim Safe builds off the Mayor’s commitment to ensure all Boston kids learn to swim and can safely enjoy our City’s coastline and pools.
Through Swim Safe Boston, we are committed to:
- Increasing the availability of free swim lessons for Boston youth
- Ensuring that youth and families have the skills and information they need to stay safe around water
- Providing incentives and free training for lifeguards to keep our city pools and beaches safe throughout the year
- Opening more of our city pools so residents can have year-round access to aquatics programming
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SWIM LESSONS
SWIM LESSONSPlease click the button below to view the swim lessons offered at various BCYF community centers across the city.
Grousbeck Club of Charlestown
15 Green Street, Charlestown MA 02129
Edgerley Family Club
230 W 6th Street, South Boston MA 02127
Yawkey Club of Roxbury
115 Warren Street, Roxbury MA 02119
Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club
15 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124
Step 1: Complete the MARR/McL Membership Orientation
Please register and complete the MARR/McL Membership Orientation for each child on your online account.
MARR/McL Membership Program Link click here
Step 2: Submit Required Documentation
Once Step 1 is completed, please submit the following forms to Membership@bgcdorchester.org before your child can attend any registered programming:
- A copy of your child's most recent physical/immunizations
- A copy of your child's insurance card
- A copy of any medical individualized action plans (if applicable)
- A copy of your child's Birth Certificate
- A copy of your child's IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)
Step 3: Register for Swim Lessons
- Once Steps 1 and 2 are complete, you can register for swim lessons via Daxko.
Registration opens June 16th for our six-week summer session.
Swim Lesson Location: 35 Deer St. Boston, MA 02125
Location: 650 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02125
Contact: (617) 318-6971, ask for Lateia Johnson lateia.johnson@use.salvationarmy.org
Registration Link: https://krocsales.usaeast.org/
Registration link: https://ymcaboston.org/swim-lessons-for-all/
CHARLESTOWN YMCA
150 3rd Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-286-1220
DORCHESTER YMCA
776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-436-7750
DorchesterY@ymcaboston.org
EAST BOSTON YMCA
215 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA 02128
617-569-9622
EastBostonY@ymcaboston.org
HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA
316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-927-8060
HuntingtonY@ymcaboston.org
OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)
615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135
617-782-353
Registration link: https://ymcaboston.org/swim-lessons-for-all/
PARKWAY COMMUNITY YMCA (WEST ROXBURY)
1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-3200
ParkwayY@ymcaboston.org
ROXBURY YMCA
285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119
617-427-5300
RoxburyY@ymcaboston.org
THOMAS M. MENINO YMCA (HYDE PARK)
1137 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
617-361-2300
MeninoY@ymcaboston.org
WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN
8 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116
617-426-2237
WangY@ymcaboston.org
Water Safety Tips
- Sign up for swim lessons and learn to swim.
- Always swim near a lifeguard.
- Don’t let children swim alone. Make sure they always have a swimming buddy.
- If someone is in trouble in the water, call for help immediately. Don’t go in after them!
Lifeguard Jobs
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIFEGUARD?
We are hiring lifeguards to keep our pools safe! Boston Centers for Youth & Families is offering a starting wage of $22 per hour, signing and retention bonuses, and part-time positions that might appeal to retirees or others seeking a lower number of hours. Training is free!
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