Swim lessons are available year-round at The Water Works and during the summer at select outdoor pools. Private and group lessons are available. For specific dates and pricing, view our Program Guide or contact Alex Khodan at alkhodan@parkfun.com or 847-490-2505.
Click below to view descriptions of each offering.
Aquta Tots: We use fun songs and games to acclimate little ones to the aquatic world, using repetition to encourage mastery of the basic skills needed to progress. We’ll focus on blowing bubbles, kicking, floating, pouring water over the head, submersion and overall water independence. Adults are required to be in the water with children, and children who are not toilet trained must wear tight-fitting swim pants.
Tiny Tots: Children learn to float, submerge their heads and begin learning basic swimming techniques. Games and fun activities are utilized to keep participants interested and excited to learn to swim!
Youth Individual Lessons: Jump into private, one-on-one swim lessons with an experienced instructor! All levels of swimming skills are welcome.
SYO Lessons: Schedule your own five 45-minute lessons at the pool location of your choice! All levels are welcome, classes are one-on-one with an experienced instructor. You will be contacted by our coordinator to schedule your day and time one week before lessons begin.
SPD Swim School: Our updated curriculum includes daily lesson plans and diversified activities that hold the interest of our students while following a logical progression from beginning swimming skills to advanced techniques. The program has six progressive levels and each student’s abilities will be tested on the first day of class for placement in the appropriate level.
Level 1 - Sea Turtle:
This level has similar skills to Tony Tots, but pushes the participants to be more independent. In this level, the swimmers will learn submersion of the head, front/back floats, front/back glides, backstroke, freestyle kicks and introduction to freestyle arms.
Level 2 - Manatee: In this level, the distances increase. We will continue freestyle kicks and arms and introduce the breaststroke, treading water, elementary backstroke and sitting dives.
Level 3- Dolphin: In this level, the distances increase and a few new strokes are introduced. Continuing backstroke, coordinating breathing with freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke, endurance treading and kneeling dives.
Level 4 - Narwhal: In this level, the distance increases and new strokes are introduced. We will work on the elementary backstroke, 50 yard freestyle/backstroke swim and introduce the butterfly stroke, open turns and feet first surface dives.
Level 5 - Shark: In this level, the distance increases and we continue with the breaststroke, 100 yard freestyle/backstroke swim, butterfly stroke, sidestroke, flip turns and standing dives.
Level 6 - Barracuda: In this level, the distance increases and the focus is on endurance swimming and technique refinement.
Advanced Swim Lessons: Perfect for students who have completed all levels of SPD Swim School and wish to continue developing their swimming skills. Focus is on stroke techniques in a non-competitive environment. This class is for participants who have passedat least Level 5 of SPD Swim School.
Adult Swim Lessons: If you’re a beginner swimmer or are looking to improve your swim skills, these lessons are for you! We provide a friendly atmosphere where you learn from experienced teachers. Gain confidence in the water while staying active and having fun.
Schaumburg Park District utilizes the Jeff Ellis Swimming program for lessons, designed by Ellis and Associates. Each level has a specific set of objectives that will be taught throughout the session. Your child will be placed in a level that is the closest match to their skill set. All levels will be taught in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Refund Policy: There are no refunds or make-ups for missed classes. Schaumburg Park District reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes and/or change instructors. If insufficient enrollment causes a class to be canceled, notification will be given, and full tuition will be refunded. In case of a weather emergency, participants will be contacted and/or a refund will be given for that day.
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