Swim Lessons
2012 Swim Lesson Schedule
Swim Lesson Dates 2012 |
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Session Dates |
Length |
# of Sessions |
Member Registration Begins |
Non-Member Registration Begins |
Jan. 9 - Feb. 25 |
7 weeks |
7 |
Dec. 28 | Dec. 30 |
Mar. 5 - Apr. 21 |
7 weeks |
6 |
Feb. 22 | Feb. 25 |
Apr. 23 - Jun. 9* |
7 weeks |
7 |
Apr. 11 | Apr. 14 |
| Jun. 11 - Jun. 28 | 3 weeks |
6 |
May 30 | Jun. 2 |
Jun. 16 - Aug. 18 |
10 weeks |
9 |
May 30 | Jun. 2 |
July 9 - July 26 |
3 weeks |
6 |
Jun. 27 | Jun. 30 |
July 30 - Aug. 16 |
3 weeks |
6 |
July 18 | July 20 |
Sep. 10 - Oct. 27 |
7 weeks |
7 |
Aug. 29 | Sep. 1 |
Oct. 29 - Dec. 15 |
7 weeks |
7 |
Oct. 17 | Oct. 20 |
Registration forms and class times for each group session are always available at the Front Desk. Registration is done at the Front Desk and is on a first-come first-served basis.
Schedule is subject to change.
Off weeks are February 27 – March 3, March 26 – 31 and July 2 – July 7.
*No class Monday, May 28th due to Memorial Day.
Schedule is subject to change
Pricing Info & Registration Form
Download the Swimming Class Registration Form >
Class Descriptions
Parent and Tot: 6 - 36 months
Register by age. Child progresses in water development skills and safety.
*Not offered in winter
Preschool: 3 - 5 years old
- Frog (P1)
First level without parent. For beginning swimmers or no prior lesson experience. Will learn water adjustments, bubbles, face wet.
- Salamander (P2)
Must have passed Frog or test out. Will learn assisted swimming and beginner rhythmic breathing.
- Turtle (P3)
Must have passed Salamander or test out. Will combine breathing and free swimming; use kickboards.
- Fish (P4)
Must have passed Turtle or test out. Will perform unassisted swimming; retrieve underwater objects.
Youth: 6+ years old
- Polar Bear (Y1)
For beginning swimmers. No prior lesson experience.
- Walrus (Y2)
Must have passed Polar Bear or Salamander. Will learn paddling, floating and kicking with boards.
- Penguin (Y3)
Must have passed Walrus, Turtle or Fish. Will learn Front, Back, Breast and Elementary Backstrokes. Will introduce flip-turns.
- Otter (Y4)
Must have passed Penguin or test out. Refines and expands stroke proficiency; gains endurance, expounds on flip turns.
- Seal (Y5)
Must have passed Otter or test out. Increases endurance. Begins preparation for swim teams, lifeguarding, swim instruction and general water skills.
- Dolphin (Y6)
Must have passed Seal or test out. Blends strokes, practices for specific events. Increases endurance and lung capacity. Prepares for swim teams, demonstrates to younger age groups.
Adults: 18+ years old
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Independent adult group lessons are available to four to six participants. Sessions are 30 minutes. Swimmers of similar ability and availability are combined into each group. Please call the Swim Lessons Line at (847) 535-7611 for more information.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons: Quick Facts
- All sessions are 30 minutes long.
- Lessons are offered 7 days a week.
- Private and semi-private lessons are more individualized than group lessons.
- Your child will receive individualized instruction and will progress at his or her own pace.
- Semi-private lessons are ideal for 2-3 children.
- Private and semiprivate lessons are offered for adults of all swimming abilities.
- Adult swim clinics are offered four times a year. For more information, please call the Swim Lesson Line at (847) 535-7611
- Programming updates can be found on our facebook page.
- No registration necessary. Contact Swim Lesson Line at (847) 535-7611 to set up an appointment.
- To cancel private or semi-private lessons, you must call at least 24 hours before your scheduled lesson. No-shows and late cancellations will be charged the full rate.
