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
4/27/26 - 6/10/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/27/26 - 06/08/26
Spring II 2026: Mondays - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring II 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  

ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 3-5

East Shore
4/29/26 - 6/10/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/29/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring II 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Waiting List  

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

Friendship
4/27/26 - 6/10/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/27/26 - 06/08/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Monday *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
04/27/26 - 06/08/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2 Monday *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1/2 COMBO Wednesdays - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2 Wednesdays - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed

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

Friendship
4/27/26 - 6/10/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
04/27/26 - 06/08/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 3 Monday *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
04/20/2026
04/27/26 - 06/08/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Monday *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
04/20/2026
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026 Level 3/4 COMBO Wednesday - We - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
2 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 3 Wednesday - We - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
04/20/2026
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/26/2026

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

Northern Dauphin County
3/7/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 4/13/26 5/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
- $45.5 - $71.75
Registration
Closed on
03/07/2026
04/30/26 - 06/18/26
Spring II 2026: Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/30/2026
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring II 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
2 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
05/02/2026

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

Northern Dauphin County
3/7/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 4/13/26 5/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
4 / 6 Available $45.5 - $71.75
Registration
Closed on
03/07/2026
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring II 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
05/02/2026

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

West Shore
3/6/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/06/26 - 04/24/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 1 Fridays *No Class 4/3* - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $78.75 - $118.12
Registration
Closed on
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
Registration
Closed on
02/22/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Monday Afternoons *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Monday Evenings *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
04/28/26 - 06/16/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Wednesday AM - We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
1 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Wednesday PM - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
04/30/26 - 06/18/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Thursdays - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
05/01/26 - 06/19/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Fridays *No Class 5/22* - Fr - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 1 Saturday *No Class 5/23* - 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
3/6/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12
Registration
Closed on
02/22/2026
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
- $78.75 - $118.12
Registration
Closed on
02/22/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Monday 1 *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Monday 2 *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
04/28/26 - 06/16/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Tuesday - Tu - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday AM - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
4 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Wednesday PM - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
04/30/26 - 06/18/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
05/01/26 - 06/19/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Fridays *No Class 5/22* - Fr - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 2/3 COMBO Saturdays *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List  

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

West Shore
3/6/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
Registration
Closed on
02/22/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
5 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12
Registration
Closed on
02/22/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Monday 1 *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
3 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Monday 2 *No Class 5/25* - Mo - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
04/28/26 - 06/16/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Wednesday - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
3 / 6 Available Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
05/01/26 - 06/19/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Friday *No Class 5/22* - Fr - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
2 / 6 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring 2 2026: Level 4 Saturdays *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
8 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
04/26/2026