Tiny Tot Swim - Level I
Age: 18 mos - 3 years
The first step for aquatic education. Techniques to encourage adjustment into the water are explored along with basic swimming skills.
Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water. A swim diaper, covered by plastic pants, must be worn by children who are not toilet trained.
Tiny Tot Swim - Level II
Age: 3 - 5
The second step of aquatic education, with Tiny Tot Swim - Level I as a prerequisite. Tots are introduced to beginning swimming and aquatic skills.
Note: In this level, adults do not accompany children in the water. Check with the instructor for any prerequisites for levels II & III. A swim diaper, covered by plastic pants, must be worn by children who are not toilet trained.
Tiny Tot Swim - Level III
Age: 3 - 5
The third step of aquatic education, with Tiny Tot Swim - Level II as a prerequisite. This is an advanced class for children who are very comfortable in the water and able to stand on their own in the water. Tots are given instruction in beginning swimming and aquatic skills.
Note: In this level, adults do not accompany children in the water. Check with the instructor for any prerequisites for levels II & III. A swim diaper, covered by plastic pants, must be worn by children who are not toilet trained.
Learn to Swim
Age: 6 and up
Participants will be introduced to aquatic activities through water exploration. Individuals will learn basic swimming techniques, advanced breathing techniques and mechanics of the four basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke). Participants will be grouped according to skill level.
Note: Due to a high demand, some locations may have to limit the number of classes a participant can register for. Please contact your location before registering for more than one Learn to Swim class in the same session.
Youth Learn to Swim First Session Free
The first session (10 weeks) of Learn to Swim classes for ages 6-17 is free, when using coupon code FIRSTFREE. Every Chicago child can take this introductory swimming course once for free using the coupon code. After the coupon code is used, fees will apply for Learn to Swim classes in subsequent sessions, or an additional class in the same session*. The coupon code can be used when registering online or in-person at the parks. This program went into effect in Winter 2014.
* This fee can be waived for families who qualify.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Age: 6 and up
For participants who want to learn to swim, improve their stroke mechanics and/or breathing techniques, through small group instruction. One lane will be set aside during Lap Swim for up to three participants.
Note: Must register in person for this program.
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