Swimming

Swimming Lessons, Indoor

Listed ages are recommended for classes.

Fee and Location

  • $45/Session
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Avenue.

Parent and Child Class

(Maximum 10 students per class)

Ages 3 – 36 months:
American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics familiarizes young children (6 months to about 3 years) to water and prepares them to learn to swim in the following levels. It gives parents safety information and teaches techniques to help orient their children to the water. It also provides direction regarding how to supervise water activities in a responsible manner.

Preschool Aquatics Classes

(Maximum 5 students per class)

Ages 3 – 6, (Recommended Age 3 – 4) Level A:
Bubble will be used. Enter the pool independently using the ladder, steps or slide; travel at least 5 yards; submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds; then safely exit the water. While in shallow water glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float for 3 seconds then recover to vertical position. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then roll to front and continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.

Ages 3 – 6, (Recommended Age 4 – 5) Level B:
Bubble may or may not be used. Step from side into chest deep water, move to a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back and float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Ages 3-6, (Recommended Age 5 – 6) Level C:
Bubble will not be used. Step from side into chest deep water, move into front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Learn to Swim Classes

(Maximum 6 students per class)

Ages 6+, Level 1 (30 min):
Enter independently using either ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.

Ages 6+, Level 2 (30 min):
Step from side into chest deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue swimming.

Ages 6+, Level 3 (30 min):
Jump into deep water from side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading water or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

Ages 6+, Level 4 (45 min):
Perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke 25 yards. Swim breaststroke 15 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 15 yards.

Ages 6+, Level 5 (45 min):
Perform a shallow angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 50 yards. Swim breaststroke 25 yards change direction and swim back crawl 25 yards.

Private Lessons

Individuals who wish to have private lessons will be able to make arrangements with a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and will consist of four one-on-one sessions of 30 minutes for $65. Private lessons are dependent upon an available instructor. Arrangements can be made by calling 751-4266.

*Please register for only one session at a time. If you wish to register for consecutive sessions, we ask that you wait until the final day of classes to register for the next session. 

Summer Registration Session 1:

Opens online only on Monday, June 10 at 10a. Registration will open in the Park District Office and the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30a.

*Please register for only one session at a time.

Summer Session 1
June 17 – 28 • M-F
Time Class Code
9 – 9:30a Preschool Level A 4239
  Preschool Level B 4263
  Ages 6+ Level 1 4149
9:35 – 10:05a Preschool Level B 4264
  Ages 6+ Level 1 4150
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4177
10:10 – 10:40a Preschool Level A 4236
  Preschool Level C 4281
  Preschool Level B 4261
10:45 – 11:15a Parent and Child 4213
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4173
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4194
11:20 – 11:50a Preschool Level C 4282
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4174
11:20a – 12:05p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4207
5 – 5:45p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4208
5:15 – 5:45p Preschool Level A 4237
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4195
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4175
5:50 – 6:20p Ages 6+ Level 1 4147
  Preschool Level A 4238
  Preschool Level B 4262
6:25 – 6:55p Ages 6+ Level 1 4148
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4176
  Preschool Level C 4283

Summer Registration Session 2:

Opens online only Monday, July 1 at 10a. Registration will open in the Park District Office and the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30a.

*Please register for only one session at a time.

Summer Session 2
July 8 – 19 • M-F
Time Class Code
9 – 9:30a Preschool Level A 4235
  Preschool Level C 4280
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4171
9:35 – 10:05a Preschool Level B 4260
  Ages 6+ Level 1 4146
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4172
10:10 – 10:40a Preschool Level A 4230
  Preschool Level B 4258
  Preschool Level C 4279
10:45 – 11:15a Preschool Level A 4231
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4168
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4190
11:20 – 11:50a Preschool Level A 4232
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4191
11:20a – 12:05p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4205
5 – 5:45p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4206
5:15 – 5:45p Preschool Level A 4233
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4192
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4169
5:50 – 6:20p Parent and Child 4212
  Preschool Level A 4234
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4193
6:25 – 6:55p Ages 6+ Level 2 4170
  Ages 6+ Level 1 4145
  Preschool Level B 4259

Summer Registration Session 3:

Opens online only Monday, July 22 at 10a. Registration will open in the Park District Office and the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30a.

* No lessons Friday August 2, make-up day will be Monday, August 12.

*Please register for only one session at a time.

Summer Session 3
July 29 – Aug. 12* • M-F
Time Class Code
9 – 9:30a Preschool Level B 4257
  Preschool Level C 4766
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4166
9:35 – 10:05a Preschool Level A 4229
  Ages 6+ Level 1 4144
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4167
10:10 – 10:40a Preschool Level A 4225
  Preschool Level B 4252
  Preschool Level C 4276
10:45 – 11:15a Preschool Level A 4226
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4163
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4187
11:20 – 11:50a Preschool Level B 4253
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4188
11:20a – 12:05p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4203
5 – 5:45p Ages 6+ Level 4 & 5 4204
5:15 – 5:45p Preschool Level A 4227
  Preschool Level B 4254
  Ages 6+ Level 2 4164
5:50 – 6:20p Preschool Level B 4255
  Preschool Level A 4228
  Ages 6+ Level 3 4189
6:25 – 6:55p Ages 6+ Level 2 4165
  Preschool Level C 4277
  Preschool Level B 4256

 

Swimming Lessons, Outdoor

Lessons will be offered at:

  • Wachter Aquatic Complex, 205 Reno Ave
  • Elks Aquatic Center, 321 W. Broadway Ave
  • Hillside Pool, East Boulevard Ave and North 19th St.

Fee and Times

  • $30/session. No refunds. If inclement weather exists, instructors will hold classes in the facility.
  • Participants must be at least 3 years old.
  • Lessons will be 30 minutes each, from 9:30 – 11:30a
  • There will be three, 2-week lesson sessions.

Registration

Registration will be held at the pools a week prior to lessons beginning. Please call each pool for more detailed information. No online registration is available. Please register at the pool you wish to take lessons at.

Session Dates

  • Session 1 June 17 – 28 
  • Session 2 July 8-19 
  • Session 3 July 29 – August 9