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
1/6/26 - 4/18/26
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Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
3 / 8 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Winter 2026 - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
-
Registration
Closed on
12/19/2025
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
7 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
7 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/07/26 - 04/18/26
Spring 1 2026 *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
8 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Register  
Closes
02/23/2026

FSY Water Discovery/Exploration Combo

Friendship
1/8/26 - 4/23/26
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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 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/08/26 - 02/19/26
Winter 2026 - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
5 / 9 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
03/12/26 - 04/23/26
Spring 1 2026 - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
7 / 9 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026

FSY Water Exploration (B)

Friendship
1/6/26 - 4/18/26
VIEW
  1. Location: Friendship YMCA


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/23/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/06/26 - 02/17/26
Winter 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/07/26 - 02/18/26
Winter 2026 - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
4 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/05/2026
01/10/26 - 02/21/26
Winter 2026 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
-
Registration
Closed on
12/22/2025
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
5 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
9 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026 - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
11 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
02/23/2026
03/07/26 - 04/18/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
9 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Register  
Closes
02/23/2026

NDCY Water Discovery/Exploration: Ages 6-36 months

Northern Dauphin County
1/5/26 - 4/25/26
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 2/16/26 3/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/05/26 - 02/23/26
Winter 2026: Mondays - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
7 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/04/2026
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
2 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
01/09/2026
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Mondays *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
03/01/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
03/06/2026

WSY Water Discovery: 6+ months

West Shore
1/8/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/08/26 - 02/26/26
Winter 2026: Combo Class Thursdays - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026 *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $67.5 - $101.25
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Spring I 2026: Combo Class Thursdays - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Waiting List  
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
2 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Register  
Closes
02/22/2026

WSY Water Exploration: 24+ months

West Shore
1/7/26 - 4/25/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 2/9/26 2/15/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 2/16/26 2/22/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/07/26 - 02/25/26
Winter 2026: Wednesdays - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
8 / 12 Available
Registration
Closed on
12/28/2025
01/10/26 - 02/28/26
Winter 2026: Saturdays *No Class 1/17 & 2/14* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Waiting List  
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Wednesdays - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
12 / 12 Available Register  
Closes
02/22/2026
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Waiting List