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.
ESY Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: East Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/26* - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
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4 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed on 11/14/2025 |
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01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Mondays - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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3 / 6 Available | $78.75 - $118.13 |
Register Closes 01/05/2026 |
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01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
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4 / 6 Available | $78.75 - $118.13 |
Register Closes 01/05/2026 |
ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: East Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/26* - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Yes |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2025 |
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01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $78.75 - $118.13 |
Register Closes 01/05/2026 |
FSY L1, L2 and Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: Friendship YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 12/1/25 | 12/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.75 | - |
| Open Registration | 12/8/25 | 12/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.75 | $ 118.13 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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3 / 8 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/28/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 Combo *No Class 11/27* - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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- | $66 - $99 |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 1 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 2 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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2 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1 - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 2 - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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1 / 7 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
FSY L3, L4 and Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: Friendship YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 12/1/25 | 12/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.75 | - |
| Open Registration | 12/8/25 | 12/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.75 | $ 118.13 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 10/27/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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3 / 7 Available |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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10/30/25 - 12/11/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 Combo *No Class 11/27* - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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6 / 6 Available | $66 - $99 |
Registration Closed on 10/22/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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- |
Registration Closed on 10/25/2025 |
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01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Monday - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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1 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
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01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Tuesday - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 3/4 COMBO Wednesday - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 3 Wednesday - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
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5 / 7 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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6 / 7 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 COMBO Thursday - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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6 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/15/2025 |
NDCY Basics Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Thursday Evenings *No class 11/27* - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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6 / 6 Available | $43.75 - $70 |
Registration Closed on 10/29/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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- | $43.75 - $70 |
Registration Closed on 11/01/2025 |
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01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 01/08/2026 |
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01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
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4 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 01/10/2026 |
NDCY Basics Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-5
Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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2 / 6 Available | $43.75 - $70 |
Registration Closed on 10/31/2025 |
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01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
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5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 01/10/2026 |
WSY L1 and Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 3-6
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 1 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 10/19/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday AM: Level 1 *No Class 11/26* - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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1 / 6 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday PM: Level 1 *No Class 11/29* - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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- | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 10/19/2025 |
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10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 1 *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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3 / 6 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 1 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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- | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 10/19/2025 |
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11/06/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2 Thursday: Level 1 *No Class 10/30 & 11/27* - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | $66 - $99 |
Registration Closed on 10/26/2025 |
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01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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3 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Fridays - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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3 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Saturday *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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- | $67.5 - $101.25 | Waiting List |
WSY L2 and Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-6
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 2/3 COMBO - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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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
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5 / 6 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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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
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- | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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3 / 6 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 2/3 COMBO *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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- | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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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
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- | $66 - $99 |
Registration Closed on 11/15/2025 |
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01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesdays - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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1 / 6 Available | $66 - $99 |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Fridays - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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3 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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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
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1 / 12 Available | $67.5 - $101.25 |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
WSY L3, L4, and Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 3-6
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/28/25 - 12/16/25
Fall 2 Tuesday: Level 4 - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 Wednesday: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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1 / 6 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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10/31/25 - 12/19/25
Fall 2 Friday: Level 4 *No Class 11/28* - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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- | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 Saturday: Level 4 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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3 / 12 Available | $77 - $115.5 |
Registration Closed on 11/08/2025 |
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01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 12/28/2025 |
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01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Fridays - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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- | $67.5 - $101.25 | Waiting List |