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Group Swim Lessons
Our group swim lessons are designed to provide instruction in a small group setting where children can learn or practice their skills while meeting new friends. Regular sessions are 30 minutes in length and each session includes 8 lessons.
Swim lessons are from 6:30-7:00pm and 7:00-7:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Lessons are held inside West Community High School Pool located at 326 Joliet St. in West Chicago; participants should enter via door entrance E.
Parent/CHILD
Recommended Age
9 months - 3 years
Swimmer’s ability:
cannot swim alone, requires parent assistance in water
Swimmer will work on:
basic water safety skills, help parents to teach children to be comfortable in the water
Level 1
Recommended Age
2 - 3 years
Swimmer’s ability:
cannot swim alone, has little or no experience in the water, somewhat comfortable in the water without parent
Swimmer will work on:
entering and exiting the water safely, front and back float with assistance, kicking, bubble blowing and submersion
LEVEL 2
Recommended Age
4 - 7 years
Swimmer’s ability:
cannot swim alone, can float on stomach and back with assistance, can submerge face and head under water with assistance, comfortable in water without parents
Swimmer will work on:
submerging face and head under water, independently float on stomach and back with support of barbell, kicking, and beginner arm movements
LEVEL 3
Recommended Age
6 - 12 years
Swimmer’s ability:
comfortable in the water, can independently submerge face and head underwater, can independently float on stomach and back with barbell for support, can perform basic kicks and arm movements with assistance
Swimmer will work on:
unsupported float on stomach and back, kicking on stomach and back using barbell for assistance, beginner front crawl arm movements with kicks assisted by barbell, forward movement through water
Semi-Private
Designed for swimmers around the same skill level; swim buddies are chosen by the participant. Fee includes registration for four 30 minute lessons for both participants and must be paid in full at time of registration. Booked on individual basis with instructor.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons provide one on one instruction that cater to the swimmer’s individual needs. four 30-minute lessons are mutually scheduled between instructor and student after participant is registered. Booked on individual basis with instructor. Lessons must take place before August 2nd anytime during Turtle Splash’s operational hours.