2025 Swim Lessons
Swim Lesson Levels Classes are structured for 45 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes of free play.
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Designed for beginners with little to no experience in the water. Focuses on basic water safety, getting comfortable in the pool, entering/exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles, and assisted floating. Level 1 lessons are available for children ages 4 and older who are comfortable being in the water without a parent even if they cannot yet stand on the bottom of the pool. Children must be comfortable being in the water without a parent present to participate in this class.
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Continues building on basics. Swimmers learn to float without assistance, glide on front and back, use arm and leg actions, and start basic self-rescue skills like treading water.
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Introduces coordinated front crawl and elementary backstroke. Swimmers improve endurance and learn to jump into deep water, retrieve objects, and practice rotary breathing.
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Refines strokes and builds strength. Swimmers work on breaststroke, back crawl, butterfly basics, and improve on treading water. Emphasis on swimming greater distances and using proper techniques.
Level 5/6 – Stroke Refinement & Skill Proficiency
Focuses on perfecting all strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Introduces turns, surface dives, and increases swimming endurance. Prepares swimmers for advanced aquatic activities like lifeguarding or swim team.
Tots & Tadpoles Tots and Tadpoles are 30 minutes in length and a parent or adult must accompany the child in the water.
Fees: Tots and Tadpoles: Park District Resident -- $26.25 per child
Non-Park District Resident -- $31.25 per child
All Other Youth Swim Lessons: Park District Resident -- $55.50 per child
Non-Park District Resident -- $65.50 per child
Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 8 participants