Youth Swim Lessons

The Washington Park District swim lessons are divided into four different levels.  Please sign your child up in the level you feel best fits them.  At the start of each session children will be tested and placed in the appropriate level if needed.  Weekday lessons consist of eight class periods. For all aquatic lessons, if we are forced to cancel due to the weather, the next corresponding day will be the makeup day if possible.

2023 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)
 
Step 1:  Purchase a lesson package online or in person
Step 2:  Please return this form to us.  pdfSwim Lesson Form24/05/2023, 15:18
Step 3:  You will receive communication from onr of our instructors to get your lessons scheduled.  
 

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
Session 1             June 5th-15th       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-A       $45/$55               15
Session 1             June5th-15th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2010-23-B       $45/$55               12
Session 2             June 19th-29th      9:40-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-C       $45/$55               15
Session 2             June 19th-29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2010-23-D       $45/$55               12
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-E        $45/$55               15
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       10:20-10:55AM                 3-2010-23-F        $45/$55               12
Session 4             July 17th -27th     9:40-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-G       $45/$55               15
Session 4             July 17th-27th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2010-23-H       $45/$55               12
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 9:40-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-I         $45/$55               15
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 10:20-10:55AM                 3-2010-23-J        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 9:30-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-K        $23/$28               15
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     9:30-10:15AM                   3-2010-23-L        $23/$28               15
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

Level 2 – Stroke Preparation
Session 1             June 5th-15th       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-A       $45/$55               15
Session 1             June5th-15th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2011-23-B       $45/$55               12
Session 2             June 19th-29th      9:40-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-C       $45/$55               15
Session 2             June 19th-29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2011-23-D       $45/$55               12
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-E        $45/$55               15
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       10:20-10:55AM                 3-2011-23-F        $45/$55               12
Session 4             July 17th -27th     9:40-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-G       $45/$55               15
Session 4             July 17th-27th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2011-23-H       $45/$55               12
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 9:40-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-I         $45/$55               15
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 10:20-10:55AM                 3-2011-23-J        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 9:30-10:15AM                 3-2011-23-K        $23/$28               15
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     9:30-10:15AM                   3-2011-23-L        $23/$28               15
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

Level 3 – Stroke Readiness
Session 1             June 5th-15th       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-A       $45/$55               15
Session 1             June5th-15th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2012-23-B       $45/$55               12
Session 2             June 19th-29th      9:40-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-C       $45/$55               15
Session 2             June 19th-29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2012-23-D       $45/$55               12
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-E        $45/$55               15
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       10:20-10:55AM                 3-2012-23-F        $45/$55               12
Session 4             July 17th -27th     9:40-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-G       $45/$55               15
Session 4             July 17th-27th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2012-23-H       $45/$55               12
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 9:40-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-I         $45/$55               15
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 10:20-10:55AM                 3-2012-23-J        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 9:30-10:15AM                 3-2012-23-K        $23/$28               15
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     9:30-10:15AM                   3-2012-23-L        $23/$28               15
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

Level 4 – Stroke Development
Session 1             June 5th-15th       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-A       $45/$55               5
Session 2             June 19th-29th      9:40-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-B       $45/$55               5
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       9:40-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-C       $45/$55               5
Session 4             July 17th -27th     9:40-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-D       $45/$55               5
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 9:40-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-E        $45/$55               5
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 9:30-10:15AM                 3-2013-23-F        $23/$28               5
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     9:30-10:15AM                   3-2013-23-G       $23/$28               5
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

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

Session 1             June5th-15th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-A       $45/$55               12
Session 2             June 19th-29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-B       $45/$55               12
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-C       $45/$55               12
Session 4             July 17th-27th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-D       $45/$55               12
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-E        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 10:20-10:55AM               3-2070-23-F        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 11-11:35AM                     3-2070-23-G       $45/$55               12
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2070-23-H       $45/$55               12
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th   11-11:35AM                       3-2070-23-I         $45/$55               12
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

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

Session 1             June5th-15th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-A       $45/$55               12
Session 2             June 19th-29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-B       $45/$55               12
Session 3             July 3rd-13th*       10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-C       $45/$55               12
Session 4             July 17th-27th      10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-D       $45/$55               12
Session 5             Jul 31st-Aug 10th 10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-E        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 10:20-10:55AM               3-2080-23-F        $45/$55               12
June Saturdays   June 10th-July 1st 11-11:35AM                     3-2080-23-G       $45/$55               12
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th     10:20-10:55AM                 3-2080-23-H       $45/$55               12
July Saturdays    Jul 8th--Jul 29th   11-11:35AM                       3-2080-23-I         $45/$55               12
*No class on July 4th – make up will be on Friday, July 7th.

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. 

 
 

 

Washington Water Jets Swim Team

Competitive swimming on the Washington Water Jets will offer an opportunity for children to develop their skills as a swimmer in a competitive atmosphere.  Techniques will be improved in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle strokes. This program is not intended to be a substitute for swim lessons.  The ability to independently swim the length of the pool is required. Being part of a swim team fosters social development for the swimmer as well as the whole family.  Signups are typically held in April/early May.  Practices begin in early June and are typically held in the morning hours.  Meets and invitationals are held on Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturdays. See our summer brochure for further information or check out the website. 

https://www.teamunify.com/team/ilwwj/page/home

 

Water Jets Stroke Clinic

Join the Washington Water Jets in our pre-season stroke clinic. Stroke efficiency along with starts and turns will be worked on to make your child a better swimmer for our Washington Water Jets Summer Swim Team. This clinic is designed for participants that are interested in swimming on the summer team but is NOT a requirement.

 

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Phone: 309-444-9413
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