Swim Lessons/Swim Team

2024 Washington Park Pool Lessons
The Washington Park District swim lessons are divided into four different levels. At the start of each session, children will be tested to make sure they are in the appropriate level based on their swimming ability. When registering, please refer to the below descriptions to register your child for what you feel works best for their current abilities.

 

NEW OFFERING!!! - PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS!

Times Available:  Sunday (10:30-noon), Monday (5-8 pm), Tuesday (11-noon), Wednesday (5-8 pm), Thursday (11-noon, 5-6 pm), Friday (5-6 pm)

 

Our packages are for a quantity of 30-minute private lessons for one swimmer:

4 lessons - $100R/$120NR

9 lessons - $200/$240NR

 

Step 1:  Purchase a lesson package online or in person  

Step 2:  Complete online form when signing up.

Step 3:  You will receive communication from onr of our instructors to get your lessons scheduled.  

 

Sign up here.

 

Level 1: Beginner

Swimmers must be comfortable in the water without a parent. An instructor will assist swimmers to build confidence in the water.

Level 2: Stroke Preparation

Swimmers must be able to fully submerge their head underwater independently, and perform front and back floats with assistance. An instructor will encourage swimmers to do tasks independently in order to progress to the next level.

Level 3: Stroke Readiness

Swimmers but be able to perform all tasks independently such as floats, glides, and front crawl/back crawl (5 yds). An instructor will teach swimmers basic swim strokes, diving, and improve endurance in the water.

Level 4: Stroke Development

Swimmers must be able to perform all the tasks such as front crawl/back crawl (15 yds), tread water (1 min), basic diving, and display the basics of other strokes. An instructor will improve the swimmer's technique and endurance in preparation for lifelong swimmers or swim teams.

All classes are Mondays-Thursdays for two weeks.  Fridays are make-up days for the week only.  June and July Sessions are Saturdays only.

Level 1 - Beginner          Sign up here!
Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 2         June 3^rd – 13^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 3         June 17^th- 27^th                 9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 4         June 17^th- 27^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 5         July 1^st - 11^th*             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 6         July 1^st - 11^th*              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 7         July 15^th- 25^th             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 8         July 15^th- 25^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 9         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 10       Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 11       June 5^th -26^th               6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 12       June 5^th -26^th               6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
Session 13       July 10^th -31^st              6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 14       July 10^th -31^st              6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Level 2 – Stroke Preparation     Sign up here!
Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 2         June 3^rd – 13^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 3         June 17^th- 27^th                 9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 4         June 17^th- 27^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 5         July 1^st - 11^th*             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 6         July 1^st - 11^th*              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 7         July 15^th- 25^th             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 8         July 15^th- 25^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 9         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 10       Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 11       June 5^th -26^th               6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 12       June 5^th -26^th               6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
Session 13       July 10^th -31^st              6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 14       July 10^th -31^st              6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Level 3 – Stroke Readiness       Sign up here!
Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 2         June 3^rd – 13^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 3         June 17^th- 27^th                 9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 4         June 17^th- 27^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 5         July 1^st - 11^th*             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 6         July 1^st - 11^th*              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 7         July 15^th- 25^th             9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 8         July 15^th- 25^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 9         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           15
Session 10       Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 11       June 5^th -26^th               6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 12       June 5^th -26^th               6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
Session 13       July 10^th -31^st              6-6:35 PM                                           $24/$34           15
Session 14       July 10^th -31^st              6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           15
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Level 4 – Stroke Development      Sign up here!
Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           5
Session 2         June 17^th- 27^th                 9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           5
Session 3         July 1^st - 11^th*              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           5
Session 4         July 15^th- 25^th              9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           5
Session 5         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th            9:40-10:15AM                                    $48/$58           5
Session 6         June 5^th -26^th               6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           5
Session 7         July 10^th-31^st               6:40-7:15 PM                                      $24/$34           5
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Program Objective:  Provide youth with a positive, fun-filled opportunity to learn skills that can be enjoyed and improved on throughout their lifetime and provide them with the knowledge to reduce the number of water/aquatic accidents.

Water Baby Lessons         Sign up here!

Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 2         June 17^th- 27^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 3         July 1^st - 11^th*              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 4         July 15^th- 25^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 5         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th          10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 6         June 8^th - 29^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $24/$34           12
Session 7         June 8^th - 29^th              11-11:35AM                                       $24/$34           12
Session 8         July 13^th- Aug 3^rd          10:20-10:55AM                                  $24/$34           12
Session 9         July 13^th- Aug 3^rd        11-11:35AM                                       $24/$34           12
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Program Objective:  Provide a fun water experience for children ages 3 and under to get accustom to early water sensations.  The child must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian.

Aqua Toddler Swim Lessons       Sign up here!

Session 1         June 3^rd – 13^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 2         June 17^th- 27^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 3         July 1^st - 11^th*              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 4         July 15^th- 25^th              10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 5         Jul 29^th - Aug 8^th          10:20-10:55AM                                  $48/$58           12
Session 6         June 8^th - 29^th             10:20-10:55AM                                  $24/$34           12
Session 7         June 8^th - 29^th              11-11:35AM                                       $24/$34           12
Session 8         July 13^th- Aug 3^rd          10:20-10:55AM                                  $24/$34           12
Session 9         July 13^th- Aug 3^rd        11-11:35AM                                       $24/$34           12
*No class on July 4^th – make up will be on Friday, July 5^th.

Program Objective: This program is for children ages 3-5 years old, who have had water experiences, and is an introduction to beginning swimming.  Parent or guardian must accompany child in pool.

Ages: 3-5         Location: Washington Park Pool                    Min/Max: 6/12

Swim Lesson Weather and Cancellation Policy:  During a session when air temperature is cool or the weather condition is questionable, it is still possible that class will be held.  On days when weather is questionable, you may call to hear a recorded message at (309) 444-9432.  The Washington Park District staff does its best to make a clear, safe decision; however, the weather is out of our control.  

For all swim lessons, If we are forced to cancel due to the weather, the next corresponding Friday will be the makeup day if possible.