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
10/29/25 - 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 - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 6 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/14/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Mondays - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
3 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Register  
Closes
01/05/2026
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Register  
Closes
01/05/2026

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 on
10/29/2025
01/05/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
6 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Register  
Closes
01/05/2026

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

Friendship
10/29/25 - 2/19/26
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Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity 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
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 on
10/28/2025
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 on
10/22/2025
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 on
10/22/2025
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 on
10/22/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 1 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesday PM 2 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
2 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 1 - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 2 - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026 Level 1/2 COMBO - Th - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
1 / 7 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025

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

Friendship
10/29/25 - 2/19/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity 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
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 on
10/22/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/27/2025
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 on
10/22/2025
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 on
10/22/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
-
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Monday - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
1 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Waiting List  
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
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 3 Wednesday - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
5 / 7 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 7 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 COMBO Thursday - Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
6 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025

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

Northern Dauphin County
10/30/25 - 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
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 on
10/29/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
- $43.75 - $70
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

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 on
10/31/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

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 on
10/19/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
10/19/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
10/19/2025
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 on
10/26/2025
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Fridays - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
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 Waiting List  

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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/15/2025
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesdays - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
5 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 / 6 Available $66 - $99 Register  
Closes
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 Register  
Closes
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
1 / 12 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Register  
Closes
12/28/2025

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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
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 on
11/08/2025
01/06/26 - 02/24/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
12/28/2025
01/09/26 - 02/27/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Fridays - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Waiting List  
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 Waiting List