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Youth Swimming in Oakland

These are the youth swimming programs we found for kids in Oakland, CA: 6 leagues, including rec and competitive / travel 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.

Piedmont Swim Team (PST)Competitive / travelYear-round

Piedmont (also practices in Emeryville and Oakland) · Coed

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When
Year-round USA Swimming club, 50th season in 2026–27. Pools: Piedmont Community Pool, Emeryville Center of Community Life pool, Montclair Swim Club and Mills College pool. Also a Swim School (Pre-Competitive Program, private lessons).
Sign-ups
Contact [email protected] for tryout details and to get on the tryout list. Swim lessons: [email protected].
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to date

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Youth Competitive Swim Team (Summer Swim League)Rec

Oakland · Coed

Next season not posted yet

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Ages
6–18
When
2026 summer season Mon June 8 – July 31, 2026; practices Mon–Fri at DeFremery, Fremont, Lions and Temescal pools; Saturday-morning meets; 2026 Championships Aug 1–2.
Sign-ups
2026 registration opened Feb 23, 2026 (online through the city). 2027 dates not posted yet.
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Seasons
Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Oakland Undercurrent Swim Team (ONDA)Competitive / travel

Oakland · Coed

Sign-ups open

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Ages
Youth; Senior group 13+
When
2026–2027 season began Aug 17, 2026. Practice at DeFremery Pool, 1269 18th St, Oakland, Mon–Fri about 5:30–7:15 PM.
Sign-ups
2026–27 registration open online; first week is a free trial. New swimmer evaluations were Aug 17–20, 2026. Dues $100–$150/month by group; financial aid available.
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Hills Hurricane SwimmingCompetitive / travelYear-round

Oakland · Coed

Contact to join

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Ages
Pre-competitive through senior; swimmers entering at 12+ need prior competitive experience
When
Year-round (annual cycle Sept–Aug; seasonal options). Fall 2026 meets posted (Oct 31 – Nov 15, 2026).
Sign-ups
Tryouts as needed; email the head coach to start. Non-Hills Club members fill out a form before enrolling. 2026–2027 team fee $330 ($160 if starting after Jan 1, 2027), plus club dues.
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Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected]
Updates
Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Montclair Swim TeamCompetitive / travelYear-round

Oakland · Coed

Next season not posted yet

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Ages
Young swimmers through about age 12 (the team prepares swimmers to move on after 12)
When
Year-round with Pacific Swimming. Fall 2026 session Aug 31 – early Dec 2026, Mon–Fri afternoons at Roberts Pool (Roberts Regional Park); summer practice at Soda Aquatic Center, Campolindo HS.
Sign-ups
New swimmers taken twice a year, typically late March and late August, after an evaluation and a one-week Pre-Guppy clinic ($125). Spring 2027 dates not posted yet.
More details
Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Contact
[email protected] · 510-708-8951
Updates
Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

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).
More details
Seasons
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Updates
Website up to date

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