Swim Lessons – Parent/Child

Swim Lessons – Parent/Child

Children can relax easier in a pool setting when their parents are also comfortable in the water! The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers parent-child swim lessons for children between 6-36 months old. Class ratios are 1:10. We introduce children to the water through group activities and games, while a parent accompanies them in the pool. A child’s development levels determine which skills we introduce and build on each other as the child progresses. Basic skills are taught through songs and fun games. All children must wear a swim diaper under their swimsuit.


Stage A: Water Discovery

Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Stage B: Water Exploration

Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.


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FSY Water Discovery (A)

Friendship
10/28/25 - 12/20/25
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Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/26/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00$ 115.50

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025 - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
10 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025 - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
7 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
10/26/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- Waiting List  

FSY Water Discovery/Exploration Combo

Friendship
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
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This class is a combination of our Water Discovery and Water Exploration classes.

Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/26/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00$ 115.50

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/30/25 - 12/11/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/27* - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
3 / 9 Available $66 - $99 Register  
Closes
10/26/2025

FSY Water Exploration (B)

Friendship
10/28/25 - 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 $ 77.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/26/25 Online / Front Desk $ 77.00$ 115.50

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025 - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
10/26/2025
10/28/25 - 12/09/25
Fall 2 2025 - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
10/22/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/26* - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
5 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
10/26/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
3 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
10/26/2025

NDCY Water Discovery/Exploration: Ages 6-36 months

Northern Dauphin County
9/6/25 - 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 $ 50.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 10/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Saturday Mornings - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
12 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
09/05/2025
10/27/25 - 12/15/25
Monday Mornings - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
10/27/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Saturday Mornings *No class 11/29* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
11 / 12 Available $43.75 - $70 Register  
Closes
10/31/2025

WSY Water Discovery: 6+ months

West Shore
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
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Location: West Shore YMCA

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 88.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 88.00$ 132.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1: No class 10/11/2025 - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $77 - $115.5
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $77 - $115.5
Registration
Closed on
10/19/2025
11/06/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2: Combo class *No Class 10/30 & 11/27* - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $66 - $99 Waiting List  

WSY Water Exploration: 24+ months

West Shore
9/6/25 - 12/20/25
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Location: West Shore YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/6/25 10/12/25 Online / Front Desk $ 88.00-
Open Registration 10/13/25 11/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 88.00$ 132.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1 2025 *No class 10/11/2025* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- $77 - $115.5
Registration
Closed on
08/24/2025
10/29/25 - 12/17/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/26* - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
10 / 12 Available $77 - $115.5 Register  
Closes
11/08/2025
11/01/25 - 12/20/25
Fall 2 2025 *No Class 11/29* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- $77 - $115.5
Registration
Closed on
10/19/2025