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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. Outdoor classes are held at Turtle Splash Water Park (129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185).
Outdoor Summer 2023 Swim Lessons
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
Minnow
(9mo-2 yrs with Parent)
Jellyfish (Tot)
(3-5 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
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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 Private Lessons
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.