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
10/27/25 - 2/18/26
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Location: East Shore YMCA

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/5/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025 - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/26* - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Mondays - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
6 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
6 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-5

East Shore
10/29/25 - 2/18/26
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Location: East Shore YMCA

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/5/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/26* - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Yes Registration
Closed
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
6 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

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

Friendship
10/28/25 - 12/17/25
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Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00$ 115.50

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Registration
Closed
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/27* - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $66 - $99 Registration
Closed

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

Friendship
10/27/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/29/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00$ 115.50

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
2 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
1 / 5 Available Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
3 / 7 Available Registration
Closed
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 Combo *No Class 11/27* - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
6 / 6 Available $66 - $99 Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
- Registration
Closed

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

Northern Dauphin County
10/30/25 - 2/28/26
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Thursday Evenings *No class 11/27* - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available $43.75 - $70 Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
- $43.75 - $70 Registration
Closed
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

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

Northern Dauphin County
11/1/25 - 2/28/26
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
2 / 6 Available $43.75 - $70 Registration
Closed
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

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

West Shore
10/28/25 - 2/28/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 1 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday AM: Level 1 *No Class 11/26* - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
1 / 6 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday PM: Level 1 *No Class 11/29* - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 1 *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 6 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 1 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2 Thursday: Level 1 *No Class 10/30 & 11/27* - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $66 - $99 Registration
Closed
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Fridays - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Saturday *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
12 / 12 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

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

West Shore
10/28/25 - 2/27/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 2/3 COMBO - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday AM: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/26* - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
5 / 6 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday PM: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
3 / 6 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
- $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2 Thursday: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 10*30 & 11/27* - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- $66 - $99 Registration
Closed
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesdays - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
6 / 6 Available $66 - $99 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Fridays - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
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
12 / 12 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25

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

West Shore
10/28/25 - 2/28/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 4 - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Registration
Closed
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
1 / 6 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 4 *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 4 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
3 / 12 Available $77 - $115.5 Registration
Closed
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Fridays - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
12 / 12 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/01/25