SWIM LESSONS

Water Babies + Water Toddlers

6mo-3yrs | 30 min | Parent(s) in water with child

New this summer!! We will integrate our Water Babies and Water Toddlers classes into one class to accommodate 6 months to 3 years. All classes will have the title Water Babies. This will allow you to pick from a wider selection of times. And also allow families with two children at different ages in this age range to participate at the same time as a family with both parents or caregivers in water.

• Everyone begins class together with opening song.

• Instructor will divide class in half based on age and size of baby/child.

• Instructor introduces/demos a skill for each group.

• Parents work on skills and instructor will move about class and offer tips/corrections to parents.

• We will come together as one group for songs several times in class.

Water Babies

Start exposing your baby to a body of water bigger than the kitchen sink now! This will help them better adjust to swimming lessons in a few years. We use songs and games to relax your baby and hopefully squeeze out a smile. We introduce holding positions so you are comfortable holding your baby in water.

Water Toddlers

We add on to our Water Babies class format by introducing skills that will take place in our Junior Swim School classes. If your 2-1/2 to 3-year-old is comfortable/happy in a pool, consider signing them up for Junior Swim School which is with no parent in water to give them that extra push of independence in water.

These classes are very popular and always a great way to meet new pool buddies in your neighborhood.

Who is teaching my child?

Almost all of our instructors are currently high school or college students. Many are high school and college swimmers and quite a few are interested in a career specializing in early childhood and/or teaching. We aim for our swimming lesson program to be a highlight of your child’s summer and that is only possible because of our staff.

Junior Swim School (JSS)

3-6 yrs. 3:1 ratio. No parents in water. 30 min. For most – it’s the first time a child enters a pool without a parent so we begin by making your child feel comfortable. This may look like simply focusing on getting the face and hair wet at first, which can be scary for some. Then progressing through supported floats, bobs, kick board use and eventually swimming 3 yards with no assistance under water. No goggles. See www.ahpd.org/programs/swim-lessons/ for why we recommend no goggles at this level.

Swim School

5-12 yrs. 6:1 ratio. 30 min.

A group environment to motivate your child. Children are evaluated on the first day and grouped with kids of a similar skill set. There are nine levels in Swim School. There may be children in your child's group at a slightly different level than your child. Our instructors teach to all levels in their group. Our first level begins with correct face and body position, floats and opening eyes underwater without goggles. Your child will then progress through levels where all the swim strokes are introduced and eventually work towards treading in deep water, dives and flip turns. The instructor typically plays a game using swim school skills for the last 4 minutes. This class is in our lap pool. Diving well is used to complete some skills in our higher levels.

Teen/Adult Group Lessons – Beginner

13 yrs and up. 6:1 ratio. 30 min.

It’s never too late to learn basic water safety and survival skills. Swimming is a life skill. This class is for the teen or adult who is not comfortable in water. Flotation belts can be used to relax your muscles if you tense up in water. We will work on floating, breathing, kicking with a kickboard, elementary backstroke and treading water (a basic survival skill).

Teen/Adult Group Lessons – Advanced

13 yrs and up. 6:1 ratio. 30 min.

This class is for the teen or adult swimmer who can swim at least one length of a 25-yard pool. You’re signing up for this class because you want to be more efficient with breathing, endurance tips or learn a new stroke.

Refund, Make-Up Policy and Participant Code of Conduct

Please read through this policy to ensure a safe and fun environment for all swimmers before you sign up. Visit www.ahpd.org/programs/swim-lessons/or contact Angela Neill, Aquatic Supervisor – Swim Lessons, 847-577-3029.

Pop-Up Private Swim Lesssons

• An à la carte experience

• No session dates to worry about

All Ages

• One, 30-minute swim lesson with private 1:1 attention

• Hand select your swim instructors to match their teaching strengths with your goals. Perfect for: a preschooler who might prefer either a boy or girl teacher, supplement to swim team or the beginner adult

• Sign up for one - or sign up for 10!

• Tell your instructor what you want to work on and we'll make it happen

• Keep checking back if you don't find a time that works for you. We load more classes each week as we review our instructors' personal availability

SESSION I June 12-15

SESSION II June 19-22

Day Camp: New! ARC will be home to our Swim School and Sport Camp. Swim School at ARC will be a Day Camp format. Check out our other parks for lots of Swim School only options.

SESSION III June 26-29

SESSION IV July 10-13

SESSION V July 17-20

SESSION VI July 24-27

SESSION VII July 31- Aug 3

When you sign up for Junior Swim school or Swim School, we evaluate and place your child at an appropriate level on the first day.

For more details on each level, scan the qr code below reach out to Angela Neill, Aquatic Supervisor – Swim Lessons, at 847-577-3029.

SATURDAYS June 17-July 22 (No Class 7/1)

SUNDAYS June 11-July 23 (No Class 7/2)

AHPD Annual Lifeguard Competition

Come support your “home” pool staff as they compete against each other to see who takes home the coveted traveling trophies. Pools participate in a spirit portion of the competition, so look for decorations during the Lifeguard Competition week.

Recreation Park Pool

July 20 • 7-9PM

All staff and spectators are invited to cheer on their friends, family and community members participating.

Youth Water Polo

Make a splash this summer in Youth Water Polo. This program is instructed by high school and college water polo players. Instructors train participants in drills, different passes and shooting techniques. Specific skills are practiced during each class with the intent of conducting actual games later in the session.

New this Summer, we will be holding a free drop-in week for youth looking to try it out before registering for the program! The drop-in session will require registering each day for those who would like to try it out.

Recreation

Windy City Diving Lessons

This is a contractual program. All participants must become a USA Diving Athlete member$40 plus a small handling fee. Register at usadiving.org.

Proof

of USA Diving

registration must be shown on the first day of class. For the Summer 2023 schedule, please scan QR code to the right.