Programs, Sessions & Pricing
Three tracks, one standard: American Red Cross instruction taught patiently, in small groups, by certified instructors. Every upcoming session is listed under its program.
Youth Swim Lessons
Ages 6 months and up, Red Cross Level 1–6 progression.
Contact for pricing
Upcoming sessions
No dates posted for this program yet.
Send a registration request anyway — we add sessions as pool time opens and contact the waiting list first. Or call 717-421-4372.holly@aquaticsbydesignllc.com
Lifeguard Certification
Certification classes for new and renewing lifeguards.
Contact for pricing
Upcoming sessions
No dates posted for this program yet.
Send a registration request anyway — we add sessions as pool time opens and contact the waiting list first. Or call 717-421-4372.holly@aquaticsbydesignllc.com
Water Safety Instructor
Train to teach swim lessons as a certified instructor.
Contact for pricing
Upcoming sessions
No dates posted for this program yet.
Send a registration request anyway — we add sessions as pool time opens and contact the waiting list first. Or call 717-421-4372.holly@aquaticsbydesignllc.com
Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels 1–6
Not sure where your swimmer belongs? Pick the closest level on the registration form — we confirm placement in the water during the first lesson.
| Level | Name | Skills covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro to Water Skills | Getting comfortable in the water, blowing bubbles, supported floats and glides on front and back. |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills | Unsupported floats and glides, fully submerging, retrieving objects and basic arm and leg actions. |
| 3 | Stroke Development | Rotary breathing, front crawl and back crawl basics, jumping into deeper water, treading. |
| 4 | Stroke Improvement | Longer front and back crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke, headfirst entries. |
| 5 | Stroke Refinement | Refining all strokes, sidestroke, flip turns, endurance swimming and shallow dives. |
| 6 | Swimming and Skill Proficiency | Distance swimming, fitness swimming, rescue skills and personal water safety. |
Preschool track
Our youngest swimmers follow a separate progression with its own skill checks — Seahorse, Starfish and Dolphin. Preschool levels are evaluated on their own, not against the numbered Learn-to-Swim levels.
| Preschool level | Name | Skills covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seahorse | Water adjustment with a caregiver or instructor: bubbles, kicking, supported front and back floats. |
| 2 | Starfish | Independent floats with support cues, submerging the face, gliding and beginning arm movement. |
| 3 | Dolphin | Short independent swimming, rollovers to breathe, safe entries and exits, jump-in-and-turn. |
What every program includes
- Red Cross–aligned curriculum and skill checks
- Small groups so every swimmer gets coaching
- Progress notes and next-level recommendation
- Water safety habits taught alongside strokes
Pricing varies by pool and session length. If you don't see a session that fits, call 717-421-4372 — private and semi-private options are often available.
