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
3/3/26 - 6/13/26
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Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
8 / 8 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
03/07/26 - 04/18/26
Spring 1 2026 *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
8 / 8 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
8 / 8 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
05/02/26 - 06/13/26
Spring 2 2026 *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
10 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26

FSY Water Discovery/Exploration Combo

Friendship
3/12/26 - 6/11/26
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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 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/12/26 - 04/23/26
Spring 1 2026 - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
04/30/26 - 06/11/26
Spring 2 2026 - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
9 / 9 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26

FSY Water Exploration (B)

Friendship
3/3/26 - 6/13/26
VIEW

Location: Friendship YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/20/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
03/03/26 - 04/14/26
Spring 1 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
03/04/26 - 04/15/26
Spring 1 2026 - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
03/07/26 - 04/18/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Tuesday AM - Tu - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
7 / 7 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
04/28/26 - 06/09/26
Spring 2 2026: Tuesday PM - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
10 / 10 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
04/29/26 - 06/10/26
Spring 2 2026 - We - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.13 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
05/02/26 - 06/13/26
Spring 2 2026: Saturdays *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
10 / 10 Available $67.5 - $101.25 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26

NDCY Water Discovery/Exploration: Ages 6-36 months

Northern Dauphin County
3/2/26 - 6/20/26
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 52.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 5/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 52.00$ 82.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/02/26 - 04/20/26
Spring 1 2026: Mondays *No Class 4/6* - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
5 / 10 Available $45.5 - $71.75 Registration
Closed
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
2 / 12 Available $45.5 - $71.75 Registration
Closed
04/27/26 - 06/15/26
Spring II 2026: Mondays - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
10 / 10 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring II 2026: Saturdays - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
12 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26

WSY Water Discovery: 6+ months

West Shore
3/5/26 - 6/20/26
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Location: West Shore YMCA

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/05/26 - 04/23/26
Spring I 2026: Combo Class Thursdays - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Registration
Closed
03/07/26 - 04/25/26
Spring 1 2026: Saturdays *No Class 4/4* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
- $78.75 - $118.12 Registration
Closed
04/30/26 - 06/18/26
Spring 2 2026: Combo Class Thursdays - Th - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
12 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring 2 2026: Saturdays *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:00 am
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26

WSY Water Exploration: 24+ months

West Shore
3/4/26 - 6/20/26
VIEW

Location: West Shore YMCA



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Member Registration 4/6/26 4/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00-
Open Registration 4/13/26 4/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 135.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/04/26 - 04/22/26
Spring 1 2026: Wednesdays - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
3 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
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 Registration
Closed
04/29/26 - 06/17/26
Spring 2 2026: Wednesdays - We - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
12 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26
05/02/26 - 06/20/26
Spring 2 2026: Saturdays *No Class 5/23* - Sa - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
12 / 12 Available $78.75 - $118.12 Registration
Closed
Opens on 04/06/26