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Community Aquatic Programs

Students and a Principal using canoes in the Central York Natatorium

Central York School District is happy to hold several Community Aquatic Programs, including swimming lessons, lap swim and fitness, and recreational swim. 

Membership is required to participate in these programs, including recreational swim. Fees are charged to cover costs associated with pool maintenance and session staffing. All participants are required to pay the annual fee one time during the membership period.  Membership is valid from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. Fees are nonrefundable. 

Individual: $10/Resident; $25/Non-Resident
Family: $25/Resident; $50/Non-Resident

Information regarding current aquatics programs and swimming lessons is available below. 

Spring 2024/2025

Register Online

AM Lap Swim

Dates: March 24 - May 28
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Time: 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Cost: $55/Resident; $75/Non-Resident/

*No session April 18, 21, May 26

PM Lap Swim

Dates: March 24 - May 22
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $55/Resident; $75/Non-Resident/

*No session April 18, 21, May 26

Combination Lap Swim

COST: $75/Resident; $85/Non-Resident

Recreational Swim

Dates: March 30 - May 18
Days: Sundays
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $5/Resident Per Swim (and guests of residents); $10/Non-Resident Per Swim (and guests of non-residents)

Spring Pass: $20/Resident; $30 per Non-Resident

Water Aerobics

Session A

Dates: April 8 - May 20
Days: Mondays
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $20/Resident; $30/Non-Resident

Session B

Dates: April 2 - May 23
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $40/Resident; $60/Non-Resident

Session C

Dates: March 30 - May 18
Days: Sundays
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $20/Resident; $30/Non-Resident

Lifeguard Training

This course will certify participants in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED. This course will provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses. Participants will receive a certification in Lifeguarding, Professional First Aid, & CPR/AED valid for 2 years. A pre-test must be scheduled by appointment prior to the first day of class by emailing clane@cysd.k12.pa.us. 

Cost: $225/Resident; $275/Non-Resident 

Participants must be 15 years old on or before the final class session. Candidates will be required to pass a swim test prior to the first day of class. Course participation is contingent upon passing this pre-test. Internet access is needed to complete blended learning course materials. Attendance is mandatory at ALL sessions.

Lifeguard Training Pre-Test

  • Swim, tread, swim sequence: Swim 150 yards, immediately tread for 2 minutes without using hands, then swim 50 yards. Must demonstrate breath control using either front crawl or breaststroke.
     
  • Brick test: swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb brick from 9 feet, and swim 20 yards with the brick and exit the water in under 1 min & 40 seconds.

Email clane@cysd.k12.pa.us to schedule. 

Session A

Pre-test by appointment

  • Tuesday, April 8: 3-5pm
  • Thursday, April 10: 3-5pm
  • Friday, April 11: 3-7pm
  • Tuesday, April 15: 3-5pm
  • Wednesday, April 16: 12-5pm
  • Thursday, April 17: 8am-5pm

*Times may be adjusted*

Session B

Pre-test by appointment

  • Wednesday, April 23: 6-8pm
  • ​​​​​​​Friday, April 25: 6-8pm
  • Saturday, April 26: 9am-7pm
  • Sunday, April 27: 9am-7pm 

*Times may be adjusted*

Session C

Pre-test by appointment

  • Sunday, April 27: 2-3pm
  • Friday, May 2: 3-8pm
  • Saturday, May 3: 8am-5pm
  • Sunday, May 4: 8am-5pm

*Times may be adjusted*

Swimming Lessons

The Learn-to-Swim program follows American Red Cross guidelines to structure and help you and/or your child learn to swim skillfully and safely. Before enrolling for lessons, please review the guidelines found here to determine which level is suitable for your child. 

Before enrolling for lessons, please review the guidelines on the placement charts to determine which class level is suitable for your child.

Parent-Child Lessons

AGES: 6 months - 3 years
COST: $40/Resident; $50/Non-Resident
An adult is required to be in the water with the participant. 

Preschool Lessons

AGES: 3-5 years
COST: $40/Resident; $50/Non-Resident
An adult is required to be in the water with the participant.

Levels 1-6 School Aged Lessions

AGES: 6+ years
COST: $40/Resident; $50/Non-Resident

Adult Lessons

COST: $60/Resident; $80/Non-Resident

Adaptive Lessons

Cost: $50/Resident; $75/Non-Resident
Register online or email clane@cysd.k12.pa.us to schedule

Register for Lessons