Swim Lessons – Youth

Swim Lessons – Youth

The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers youth swim lessons for children ages 6-12 years. For our older swimmers, we focus on endurance, pool and personal safety, skill development, and lifesaving techniques. Swimming for ages 6-12 lowers the risk of drowning, builds whole-body strength, and can even help their school grades! Swimming is something your child can do at any age; swim lessons at the Y can start them off right, whether in a team or individual environment.


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.

Level 5: Stroke Development

Introduces breaststroke and butterfly and reinforces water safety through treading water and sidestroke.

Level 6: Stroke Mechanics

Refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle.


CLICK HERE to learn more about YMCA Swim Lessons.

ESY Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
9/8/25 - 12/8/25
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Level 1/2 Combo - Fall 1 2025 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
09/08/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Level 1/2 Combo - Fall 2 2025 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
5 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
10/27/2025

ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
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Hop in the pool with us! Youth swim lessons are a great way to get your child comfortable with water safety and skill.

Not sure if this level is appropriate for your child? CLICK HERE

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Fall 1 2025 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Registration
Closed on
09/06/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Register  
Closes
11/01/2025

ESY Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
9/3/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/12/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 1 2025 - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
09/03/2025
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 1 2025 - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
-
Registration
Closed on
09/06/2025
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 1 2025 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
09/08/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 2 2025 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
10/27/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/26* - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
6 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
10/29/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
2 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
11/01/2025

ESY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Fall 1 2025 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
09/06/2025
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Fall 1 2025 - Sa - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Yes
Registration
Closed on
09/05/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/29* - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
1 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
11/01/2025

FSY L1, L2 and Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 6-12

Friendship
9/2/25 - 12/17/25
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/02/25 - 10/14/25
Level 1: Fall 1 2025 - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/26/2025
09/02/25 - 10/14/25
Level 2: Fall 1 2025 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/26/2025
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Level 1: Fall 1 2025 - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Level 2: Fall 1 2025 - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/08/25 - 10/13/25
Level 2: Fall 1 2025 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- $66 - $99
Registration
Closed on
09/01/2025
09/08/25 - 10/13/25
Level 1: Fall 1 2025 - Mo - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- $66 - $99
Registration
Closed on
09/01/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 2 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 - Mo - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
3 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
10/20/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Waiting List  
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 2 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
10/22/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 2 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  

FSY L3, L4 and Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

Friendship
9/3/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 4 - Tu - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 3 - We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 3 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
-
Registration
Closed on
08/30/2025
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 4 - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
-
Registration
Closed on
08/30/2025
09/08/25 - 10/13/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 4 - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
- $66 - $99
Registration
Closed on
09/01/2025
09/08/25 - 10/13/25
Fall 1 2025: Level 3 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- $66 - $99
Registration
Closed on
09/01/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
- Waiting List  
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- Waiting List  
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Waiting List  
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
- Waiting List  

FSY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-12

Friendship
9/2/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/20/25 Online / Front Desk $ 84.00$ 127.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/02/25 - 10/14/25
Level 5/6: Fall 1 2025 - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/26/2025
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Level 5/6: Fall 1 2025 - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/03/25 - 10/15/25
Level 5/6: Fall 1 2025 - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/27/2025
09/06/25 - 10/18/25
Level 5/6: Fall 1 2025 - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
1 / 5 Available
Registration
Closed on
09/04/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Waiting List  
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
- Waiting List  

NDCY Strokes Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 6-12

Northern Dauphin County
9/4/25 - 12/20/25
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/04/25 - 10/23/25
Thursday Evenings - Th - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
4 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
09/05/2025
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Saturday Mornings - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
6 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
09/05/2025
10/30/25 - 12/18/25
Thursday Evenings *No class 11/27* - Th - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
8 / 8 Available $43.75 - $70 Register  
Closes
10/30/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
8 / 8 Available $43.75 - $70 Register  
Closes
11/01/2025

NDCY Strokes Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

Northern Dauphin County
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Saturday Mornings - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
6 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
09/05/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
8 / 8 Available $43.75 - $70 Register  
Closes
11/01/2025

WSY Homeschool Swim

West Shore
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
VIEW

Beginner/Intermediate Combo level class: Participant is not comfortable going underwater voluntarily, can not front/back float and can not swim a distance greater than 10 yards independently. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance with the objective that they will be able to perform independently to advance to next level.

Intermediate/Advanced Combo level class: Participant MUST be comfortable swimming underwater, independently floating on front/back and CAN swim a distance of 10-15 yards independently. Having mastered the fundamentals in beginner classes, students will learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills to build confidence and stay active through swimming.

Group lesson schedule is subject to change.

  • Program fees are non-refundable unless the program is canceled.
  • No transfers, cancellations, or credits will be given after 10/19/2025.

Ages: 6-12 years
Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 146.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1/2 *No Class 12/1* - Mo - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
8 / 8 Available $84 - $127.75 Register  
Closes
10/19/2025
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 *No Class 12/1* - Mo - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
1 / 8 Available $84 - $127.75 Register  
Closes
10/19/2025

WSY Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 6-12

West Shore
9/3/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 146.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/03/25 - 10/21/25
Fall 1 Wednesday: Level 1/2 COMBO - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1 Saturday: Level 1/2 *No Class 10/11* - Sa - 9:15 am - 10:00 am
- $84 - $127.75
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
HOMESCHOOL Fall 1 Monday AM: Level 1/2 COMBO *No Class 10/13* - Mo - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
5 / 8 Available $72 - $109.5
Registration
Closed on
09/08/2025
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Fall 1 Monday PM: Level 1/2 COMBO *No Class 10/13* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- $72 - $109.5
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Fall 2: Level 1/2 *No Class 12/1* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2: Level 1/2 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2: Level 1/2 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:15 am - 10:00 am
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  

WSY Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

West Shore
9/3/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 146.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/03/25 - 10/22/25
Fall 1 Wednesday: Level 3/4 COMBO - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1 Saturday: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 10/11* - Sa - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- $84 - $127.75
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
HOMESCHOOL Fall 1 Monday AM: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 10/13* - Mo - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
3 / 8 Available $72 - $109.5
Registration
Closed on
09/08/2025
09/08/25 - 10/20/25
Fall 1 Monday PM: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 10/13* - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- $72 - $109.5
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Fall 2: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 12/1* - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2: Level 3/4 COMBO *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List  

WSY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-13

West Shore
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 96.00$ 146.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1 Saturday: Level 5/6 COMBO *No Class 10/11* - Sa - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
- $84 - $127.75
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 COMBO *No Class 12/1* - Sa - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
- $84 - $127.75 Waiting List