Swim Academy
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is proud to be a USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn to Swim Grant Recipient
Our Swim Academy offers an affordable, high-quality, and safe aquatics experience for children and teens.
Located at the Don Fisher Clubhouse, our Swim Academy provides:
- Learn-to-Swim Classes for All Skill Levels
- Water Smart Classes
- Competitive Swim Team (BGCSF Aquatics Club)
- Recreational Swim
In addition to the lifelong health benefits of swimming, our aquatics program opens up new opportunities to youth, including linking them to high school and college acceptance and scholarships, as well as job opportunities in aquatics.
Signature Programs
Classes and swim team practices are all hosted at theDon Fisher Clubhouse, where we have a beautiful competition-sizedswimming pool.
Learn-to-Swim
Our team of professional swim instructors teach six-week classes to help youth ages to 6 to 18 learn to swim. The program focuses on helping kids and teens progressively build confidence in the water. As with all things in the aquatics program, BGCSF is 100% focused on safety first as youth learn to swim.
Water Smart
The 30-minute Water Smart class teaches youth who have limited swimming experience how to be safe around any body of water. This is embedded into our
Learn-to-Swim programming.
Learn-to-Swim programming.
BGCSF Aquatics Club
Our competitive swim team trains year-round and participates in swim meets across the Bay Area, exposing swimmers to healthy competition and great exercise. The BGCSF Aquatics Club has also helped youth receive scholarships and get accepted to high school and college.
Recreational Swim
Recreational swim is an opportunity for youth to have fun and practice new skills in the pool, while being supervised by Red Cross-certified lifeguards.
Please contact yourlocal Clubhouse for additional programs offered.
Learn More About Fall 2026
$80 for four Saturday classes 5/9 - 5/30
25 minute classes from 10 am - 2:00 pm
Swim lessons available for youth ages 6-18. Open to Club members and members of the community (no membership is required to sign up).
No refunds or exchanges on swim programs.
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director and Head Swim Coach, Jonathan Riley at jriley@kidsclub.org
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Meet Our Swimmers and Families
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"I like coming to the Club because I want to be a strong swimmer."
Alvin, 2-year member
Don Fisher Clubhouse
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"The Swim Academy has given my granddaughter more confidence. I see her interacting with other swimmers, and she has brought that outside of the Club into her everyday life.”
Cynthia, Grandmother
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"The first time I jumped in, I was scared. Now it's fun and good exercise!"
Natalia
Don Fisher Clubhouse
Ready to Join the Swim Academy?
Get in touchTo sign up for the Learn-to-Swim program or the BGCSF Aquatics Club, please contact Jon Riley, Aquatics Director, at jriley@kidsclub.org
