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Swim Lessons
Group Swim Lessons
The West Chicago Park District offers a great environment for children to learn how to swim, stay safe in the water, and have fun! 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. Indoor classes are held at West Chicago Community High School (326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL 60185). Outdoor classes are held at Turtle Splash Water Park (129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185).
Indoor Spring 2023 Swim Lessons
Guppy (Level 1)
(4-7 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
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Non-swimmer
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Can Submerge Face in Water
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Comfortable in water without parent
Swimmer will work on:
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Unsupported Float on Stomach & Back
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Full Submersion in Water
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Kicking with Forward Motion
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Beginner Arm Movements
Seahorse (Level 2)
(5-12 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
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Front Glide with Kicking - 10 Yards
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Front & Back Float - 15 Seconds
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Jump in 4ft and Swim to Wall
Swimmer will work on:
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Front Crawl - 15 Yards
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Backstroke - 15 Yards
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Treading Water
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Assisted Kick - 25 Yards
Eel (Level 3)
(6-12 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
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Jump in Deep End and Swim to Wall
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Front Crawl - 15 Yards
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Backstroke - 15 Yards
Swimmer will work on:
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Front Crawl with Breathing - 25 Yards
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Backstroke - 25 Yards
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Introduction to Breaststroke
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Elementary Backstroke - 25 Yards
Outdoor Summer 2023 Swim Lessons
Minnow
(9mo-3 yrs with Parent)
Swimmer's ability:
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Non-swimmer
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Requires parent assistance in water
Swimmer will work on:
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Basic water safety skills
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Helping parents teach their children to be comfortable in the water
Jellyfish (Tot)
(2-3 yrs)
Swimmers ability:
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Non-swimmer
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Little or no experience in water
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Somewhat comfortable in water without parent
Swimmer will work on:
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Entering and exiting water safely
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Front and back float
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Gain confidence in water without parent
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Kicking, bubble blowing, and submersion
Guppy (Level 1)
(4-7 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
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Non-swimmer
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Can Submerge Face in Water
-
Comfortable in water without parent
Swimmer will work on:
-
Unsupported Float on Stomach & Back
-
Full Submersion in Water
-
Kicking with Forward Motion
-
Beginner Arm Movements
Seahorse (Level 2)
(5-12 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
-
Front Glide with Kicking - 10 Yards
-
Front & Back Float - 15 Seconds
-
Jump in 4ft and Swim to Wall
Swimmer will work on:
-
Front Crawl - 15 Yards
-
Backstroke - 15 Yards
-
Treading Water
-
Assisted Kick - 25 Yards
Eel (Level 3)
(6-12 yrs)
Swimmer's ability:
-
Jump in Deep End and Swim to Wall
-
Front Crawl - 15 Yards
-
Backstroke - 15 Yards
Swimmer will work on:
-
Front Crawl with Breathing - 25 Yards
-
Backstroke - 25 Yards
-
Introduction to Breaststroke
-
Elementary Backstroke - 25 Yards
Indoor Private
Our private and semi-private swim lessons are designed to provide instruction in a small group (or one-on-one) setting where children can learn or practice their skills while meeting new friends. A staff member will contact you to schedule a time for the lesson.