Swim Lessons – Preschool

Swim Lessons – Preschool

Preschool swim lessons are a great way to get your child comfortable with water safety and skill. The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers preschool swim lessons for children between the ages of 3-5 years. Swimming lessons can save your child’s life! Preschool swim lessons offer safety, encouragement, and peace of mind for your children.


Level 1: Water Acclimation

Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.

Level 2: Water Movement

Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.

Level 3: Water Stamina

Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.

Level 4: Stroke Introduction

Develop stroke technique in front crawl and learn breaststroke and butterfly kick.


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ESY Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5

East Shore
1/5/26 - 4/22/26
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Location: East Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 3/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Mondays - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Mondays *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
4 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
03/02/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring I 2026: Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/04/2026

ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-5

East Shore
1/5/26 - 4/22/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 3/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/04/2026

FSY L1, L2 and Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5

Friendship
1/6/26 - 4/15/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
-
Registration
Closed on
01/02/2026
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 1 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 2 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
1 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1 - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 2 - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/22/2025
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
-
Registration
Closed on
12/19/2025
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Waiting List  
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 1 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 2 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Waiting List  
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2 - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  

FSY L3, L4 and Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-5

Friendship
1/5/26 - 4/15/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Monday - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 5 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/15/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Tuesday - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 3/4 COMBO Wednesday - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
6 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/22/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 3 Wednesday - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
01/04/2026
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
2 / 7 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/04/2026
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 COMBO Thursday - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
6 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/22/2025
03/02/26 - 04/13/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 3 Monday - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
1 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/02/26 - 04/13/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Waiting List  
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 3 Tuesday - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
2 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026 Level 3/4 COMBO Wednesday - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
4 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 3 Wednesday - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026

NDCY Basics Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5

Northern Dauphin County
1/8/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 2/16/26 3/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
-
Registration
Closed on
01/10/2026
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Spring 1 2026: Thursdays *No Class 4/2* - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/05/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Th - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/07/2026

NDCY Basics Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-5

Northern Dauphin County
1/10/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 2/16/26 3/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
1 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/10/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
03/07/2026

WSY L1 and Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-6

West Shore
1/6/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
2 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
01/21/2026
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Fridays - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
2 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Saturday *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Monday Afternoons *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
6 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Monday Evenings *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
2 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/06/26 - 04/24/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Fridays *No Class 4/3* - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
2 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Saturday *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  

WSY L2 and Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-6

West Shore
1/6/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesdays - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
5 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- $66 - $99
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Fridays - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
3 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Monday 1 *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
3 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Monday 2 *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
3 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesday - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/06/26 - 04/24/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Fridays *No Class 4/3* - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
2 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026

WSY L3, L4, and Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-6

West Shore
1/6/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
01/19/2026
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
01/07/2026
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Fridays - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Monday 1 *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
4 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Monday 2 *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
5 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/03/26 - 04/21/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
03/06/26 - 04/24/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Friday *No Class 4/3* - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
7 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026