Community Aquatic Programs
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.
Catherine Lane
Aquatics Director
clane@cysd.k12.pa.us
717-846-6789, ext. 1375
Summer 2025
AM Lap Swim
Dates: June 9 - July 27
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Cost: $45/Resident; $65/Non-Resident/
*No session July 3
PM Lap Swim
Dates: June 9 - July 27
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $45/Resident; $65/Non-Resident/
*No session July 3
Combination Lap Swim
COST: $65/Resident; $75/Non-Resident
Recreational Swim
Dates: June 9 - July 27
Days: Mondays, Thursdays
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dates: June 9 - July 27
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)
Summer Pass: $30/Resident; $40 per Non-Resident
Water Aerobics
Session A
Dates: June 9 - July 21
Days: Mondays
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $20/Resident; $30/Non-Resident
Session B
Dates: June 9 - July 27
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $30/Resident; $50/Non-Resident
*No session July 3
Session C
Dates: June 8 - July 20
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: $45/Resident; $65/Non-Resident
TIMES: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
DAYS: Wednesdays
DATES: June 9 - July 24
Adaptive Lessons
Cost: $50/Resident; $75/Non-Resident
Register online or email clane@cysd.k12.pa.us to schedule
Stroke Development
Cost: $40/Resident; $50/Non-Resident
Designed for middle and high-school aged beginners.
