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
10/27/25 - 2/16/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Level 1/2 Combo - Fall 2 2025 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
3 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
10/27/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Level 1/2 Combo - Winter 2026 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/05/2026

ESY Level 2/3 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
11/1/25 - 2/21/26
VIEW

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 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Yes
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Level 2/3: Winter 2026 - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
8 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

ESY Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
10/27/25 - 2/21/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Level 3/4 Combo - Fall 2 2025 - Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
4 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
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
3 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
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
-
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Level 3/4 Combo - Winter 2026 Mondays - Mo - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
4 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/05/2026
01/07/26 - 02/21/26
Level 3/4 Combo - Winter 2026 Wednesdays - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
6 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/07/2026
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Level 3/4 Combo - Winter 2026 - Saturdays - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
8 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

ESY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-12

East Shore
11/1/25 - 2/21/26
VIEW

Location: East Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No class 11/29* - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Level 5/6 Combo - Winter 2026 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
6 / 8 Available $85.75 - $128.63 Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

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

Friendship
10/27/25 - 2/18/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/15/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75$ 128.63

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 2 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/20/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 - Mo - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/20/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/21/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 2 - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/21/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 1 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
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
-
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Mondays - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Monday - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
3 / 5 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Tuesdays - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
1 / 4 Available Register  
Closes
12/14/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Tuesdays - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 1 Wednesdays - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
12/15/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 2 Wednesdays - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  

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

Friendship
10/27/25 - 2/21/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/15/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75$ 128.63

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/20/2025
10/27/25 - 12/08/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/20/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/26* - We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
1 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
-
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 4 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
-
Registration
Closed on
10/25/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Monday - Mo - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Tuesday - Tu - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Wednesday - We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Wednesday - We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Winter 2026: Level 3 Saturdays - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Winter 2026: Level 4 Saturday - Sa - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Waiting List  

FSY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-12

Friendship
10/28/25 - 2/21/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/15/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.75$ 128.63

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/21/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/26* - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 5/6 Combo *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2025
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Level 5/6 COMBO Tuesdays - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 5/6 COMBO Wednesday PM 1 - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026: Level 5/6 COMBO Wednesday PM 2 - We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Winter 2026: Level 5/6 COMBO Saturdays - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Waiting List  

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

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 $ 60.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
Registration
Closed on
10/28/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
5 / 8 Available $43.75 - $70
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Thursdays - Th - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
01/08/2026
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

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

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 $ 60.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 1/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
4 / 8 Available $43.75 - $70
Registration
Closed on
11/01/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
01/10/2026

WSY Homeschool Swim

West Shore
10/27/25 - 2/23/26
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 12/28/2025.

Ages: 6-12 years
Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 12/1/25 12/7/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

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
2 / 8 Available $84 - $127.75
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Fall 2 2025: Level 3/4 *No Class 12/1* - Mo - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- $84 - $127.75
Registration
Closed on
10/19/2025
01/05/26 - 02/16/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 *No Class 1/19 & 2/16* - Mo - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
4 / 8 Available $73.5 - $110.25 Register  
Closes
12/28/2025
01/05/26 - 02/23/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 *No Class 1/19 & 2/16* - Mo - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
7 / 8 Available $73.5 - $110.25 Register  
Closes
12/28/2025

WSY Level 1/2 Combo: Ages 6-12

West Shore
10/27/25 - 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 $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
01/05/26 - 02/23/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 *No Class 1/19 & 2/16* - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- $73.5 - $110.25 Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 1/2 *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 9:15 am - 10:00 am
- $73.5 - $110.25 Waiting List  

WSY Level 3/4 Combo: Ages 6-12

West Shore
10/27/25 - 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 $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
01/05/26 - 02/23/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 *No Class 1/19 & 2/16* - Mo - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- $73.5 - $110.25 Waiting List  
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 Wednesdays - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- Waiting List  
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Level 3/4 Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- $73.5 - $110.25 Waiting List  

WSY Level 5/6 Combo: Ages 6-13

West Shore
11/1/25 - 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 $ 98.00-
Open Registration 12/8/25 12/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 98.00$ 147.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
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
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
- $73.5 - $110.25 Waiting List