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Youth Swimming in Berkeley

These are the youth swimming programs we found for kids in Berkeley, CA: 2 leagues and 2 classes or camps, including competitive / travel and adaptive options. Their seasons fall in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Every listing links to the program's own website or social page, and the ages and sign-up dates come from there.

SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program)Classes

Albany (Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Ave); also Berkeley (Downtown Berkeley YMCA, 2001 Allston Way) and Palo Alto

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Ages
1–18
When
Fall 2026 (Albany & Berkeley): Fridays Sep 25 – Dec 4, 2026 and Sundays Sep 27 – Dec 6, 2026 (off dates posted; Albany also off Nov 8). Winter/Spring 2027: Fridays Feb 5 – Apr 30, 2027; Sundays Feb 7 – May 16, 2027 (Albany Sunday schedule 'TBD' for part of spring). Class times not posted. Summer 2027 clinics TBD.
Sign-ups
Enrollment is ongoing; the schedule says to get on the waiting list early. New families use the 'Send me Registration Info' link. Cost not listed.
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Golden State Aquatic (GSA)Competitive / travelYear-round

Berkeley (practices at Legends Aquatic Center, Berkeley; also Contra Costa and Humboldt locations) · Coed

Contact to join

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When
Year-round competitive team; 2026 meet & event schedule and practice schedule posted.
Sign-ups
Request an evaluation through the Join GSA form.
More details
Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Albany Armada AquaticsCompetitive / travelYear-round

Albany (serves Berkeley/Oakland area) · Coed

Contact to join

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Ages
6 and up
When
Year-round USA Swimming team at the Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Ave. Fall 2026 meets posted (home meet Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026; Winterfest Dec 4–6, 2026).
Sign-ups
Complete the Swimmer Questionnaire, then sign up for a tryout. The latest tryout notice is dated 8/20/25 (Mini Blue group full with waitlist).
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Updates
Website up to date

UC Berkeley Rec Youth Pre-Team Swim TrainingClasses

Berkeley · Coed

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Ages
Learn-to-Swim Level 4+ (must swim 25 yd unassisted)
When
Fall 2026: Sep 8/9 – Nov 18/19, 2026 at Golden Bear Pool
Sign-ups
Through CampDoc. Fall 2026: $400 (Novice/Intermediate), $550 (Low Advanced).
More details
Seasons
Fall
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

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