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
9/1/26 - 12/12/26
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Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/01/26 - 10/13/26
Fall I 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
09/01/26 - 10/13/26
Fall I 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
09/12/26 - 10/17/26
Fall I 2026: Saturday - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
10/27/26 - 12/08/26
Fall II 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/27/26 - 12/08/26
Fall II 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/31/26 - 12/12/26
Fall II 2026: Saturday *No Class 11/28* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
10 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26

FSY Water Discovery/Exploration Combo

Friendship
9/3/26 - 12/10/26
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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 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
09/03/26 - 10/15/26
Fall I 2026 COMBO Thursdays - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
1 / 9 Available Registration
Closed
10/29/26 - 12/10/26
Fall II 2026 COMBO Thursdays *No Class 11/26* - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
9 / 9 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26

FSY Water Exploration (B)

Friendship
9/1/26 - 12/12/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 78.75$ 118.13

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/01/26 - 10/13/26
Fall I 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
2 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
09/01/26 - 10/13/26
Fall I 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Registration
Closed
09/02/26 - 10/14/26
Fall I 2026: Wednesday - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
2 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
09/12/26 - 10/17/26
Fall I 2026: Saturday - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
10/26/26 - 12/07/26
Fall II 2026: Monday - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/27/26 - 12/08/26
Fall II 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
8 / 8 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/27/26 - 12/08/26
Fall II 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/31/26 - 12/12/26
Fall II 2026: Saturday *No Class 11/28* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
10 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26

NDCY Water Discovery/Exploration: Ages 6-36 months

Northern Dauphin County
8/31/26 - 12/19/26
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 45.50$ 71.75

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
08/31/26 - 10/19/26
Fall I 2026: Mondays *No Class 8/31 & 9/7* - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
7 / 10 Available $39 - $61.5 Registration
Closed
09/12/26 - 10/24/26
Fall I 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
11 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Fall II 2026: Mondays *No Class 11/30* - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
10/31/26 - 12/19/26
Fall II 2026: Saturdays *No Class 11/28* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
12 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26

WSY Water Discovery: 6+ months

West Shore
9/3/26 - 12/19/26
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Location: West Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/18/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/03/26 - 10/22/26
Fall I 2026: COMBO Class Thursday - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
09/12/26 - 10/24/26
Fall I 2026: Saturday *No Class 10/10* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
10/29/26 - 12/17/26
Fall II 2026: COMBO Class Thursday *No Class 11/25* - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
11/07/26 - 12/19/26
Fall II 2026: Saturday *No Class 11/28* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
11 / 11 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26

WSY Water Exploration: 24+ months

West Shore
9/2/26 - 12/19/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 10/5/26 10/11/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 10/12/26 10/18/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/02/26 - 10/21/26
Fall I 2026: Wednesday - We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
5 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
09/12/26 - 10/24/26
Fall I 2026: Saturday *No Class 10/10* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
10/28/26 - 12/16/26
Fall II 2026: Wednesday *No Class 11/25* - We - 10:10 am - 10:40 am
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26
11/07/26 - 12/19/26
Fall II 2026: Saturday *No Class 11/28* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 10/05/26