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FREE Swim Lessons
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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The West Chicago Parks Foundation is offering FREE Swim Lessons to the first 100 registrants. Register in-person at the ARC Center on April 18th at 9:00am. The first 100 participants will receive one FREE 2-week session of outdoor swim lessons this summer. ​One free session per participant.

April 18 | 9:00am

INDOOR SWIM LESSONS

326 Joliet Street,
West Chicago, IL 60165

For questions regarding Swim Lessons, please contact the Swim Lesson Coordinator at swimlessons@we-goparks.org.
INDOOR SWIM LESSONS

West Chicago Community H.S.
INDOOR SCHEDULE OPTIONS

  • 5:30pm – 6:00pm

  • 6:05pm – 6:35pm​​

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.

SPRING 2026 SESSIONS
March 5th -  April 30th
No Lessons April 2nd 
$85R/$102NR
Thursdays
Swimmer's Current Ability

  • ​Non-swimmer

  • Requires parent assistance in water​

Swimmer Will Work On

  • Basic water safety skills

Jellyfish (Tot)

(3-5 yrs)

Minnow

(9mo-2 yrs with Parent)

Guppy (Level 1)

(4-7 yrs)

Seahorse (Level 2)

(5-12 yrs)

Eel (Level 3)

(6-12 yrs)

  • Non-swimmer

  • Little or no experience in water

  • Somewhat comfortable in water without parent​

  • Entering and exiting water safely

  • Front and back float

  • Gain confidence in water without parent

  • Kicking, bubble blowing, and submersion

  • Non-swimmer

  • Can Submerge Face in Water

  • Comfortable in water without parent​

  • Front Glide with Kicking - 10 Yards

  • Front & Back Float - 15 Seconds

  • Jump in 4ft and Swim to Wall​

  • Jump in Deep End and Swim to Wall

  • Front Crawl - 15 Yards

  • Backstroke - 15 Yards​

  • ​Unsupported Float on Stomach & Back

  • Full Submersion in Water

  • Kicking with Forward Motion

  • Beginner Arm Movements

  • Front Crawl - 15 Yards

  • Backstroke - 15 Yards

  • Treading Water

  • Assisted Kick - 25 Yards

  • Front Crawl with Breathing - 25 Yards

  • Backstroke - 25 Yards

  • Introduction to Breaststroke

  • Elementary Backstroke - 25 Yards

LEVEL

OUTDOOR SWIM LESSONS

Outdoor 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.
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Outdoor Private Swim Lessons
​​Private Swim Lessons provide 6 30-minute, personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to each swimmer’s needs. A customized schedule allows flexibility to accommodate your family's availability. All classes must be completed by August 9, 2025. Available for ages 3-12 years old.
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Evening Swim Lessons
Evening classes are also available for Guppy, Seahorse, and Eel levels from 7:00pm-7:30pm and 7:35-8:05pm on Wednesdays.
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