Swim Lessons

 

 

Oak Brook Park District Swim Lessons

Welcome to the Oak Brook Park District swim lessons! We offer both group and private lessons. 

Swim lessons evaluations are required in order to provide the proper level placement. If a swimmer is signed up for the wrong level, they may need to be removed from the session if the capacity does not allow for proper level placement. Swimmers must be evaluated before registration.

 

Swim Lesson Policy: 

  • Please read over our swim lesson policy to help us provide the best swimming experience for your family. This is where you will find all the important information including our strict make-up policy.

Late Registrations

  • We will not prorate or allow make-up lessons if you register for a lesson after its start date.

Swim Lesson Cancellation Policy:

  • Any request to cancel a whole session of swimming lessons must be submitted by email to the registration office at registration@obparks.org.

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Parent/Child - Youth Group Lessons

Designed to acclimate young swimmers to the water with their parent, these classes are led by an instructor that will focus on basic water skills through the use of song, rhyme, and repeated practice. Parent/Tot classes will be conducted entirely with the parent in the water. The Terrific Tot in Training classes have parents start in the water with their swimmers the first week, eventually decreasing the time with parents during the course to ease the transition to Terrific Tot. Classes will split appropriately on the first day of lessons. All swimmers must wear a diaper under their swimsuit if not toilet trained. Parent/Tot: Our instructors work with the parents and their little swimmer to put their face in the water and blow bubbles. Swimmers also practice floating (with assistance) on their front and back, as well as have parents assist with a jump entry into the water to aid as a lifesaving skill. Songs and games will be used to make class fun and enjoyable. Terrific Tot in Training: Similar to the Parent/Tot class, young swimmers will learn basic water skills such as putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. Swimmers will also practice back and front floats with assistance and basic swimming movements. Portions of class will be conducted without parents to ease the transition to Terrific Tot.

Ages: 9 m - 4 yrs

 

YOUTH & TEEN

Individual/Private Swim Lessons

Individual Private Swim Lessons provides effective one-on-one swim instruction for students at any level. Students are required to be comfortable in the water without parents or siblings. Experienced instructors will work with your child to achieve personalized goals. Staff will make every effort to accommodate requests for specific instructors.

The high demand for private lessons only allows for one make-up lesson per session and make-ups are not permitted for missed or forgotten lessons. Note: Register for one lesson per session please. If you are rescheduling a lesson, you must give at least 24 hours’ notice to the instructor. 

Recommended Ages: 4-16 yrs

 

Custom Private Lessons (3 Hours)

In order to ensure the desired instructor is available to fit your needs, you must have instructor or Aquatic Supervisor approval before registering for this class. These are taught by advanced instructors and are for those swimmers and competitors who are looking for extra attention to improve their swimming. This is for 3 hours of instruction.

 

Single Custom Lessons

This option is for anyone that is interested in purchasing lessons one at a time, or to work on a specific skill. For this option, please include the instructor’s name on your registration form. Requested instructor must agree to take on a client for the lesson prior to registration. Aquatic  Supervisor approval must be completed to confirm registration and instructor  assignment before beginning lessons.

 

Spring Break Special Request Swim Lesson Package

This package is for 3 lessons, each 30 minutes long. These lessons must be completed over Spring Break between March 30-April 5. No makeup will be allowed outside of those dates. These are taught by advanced instructors and are for those swimmers and competitors who are looking for extra attention to improve their swimming skills. This program is for current participants only. 

Ages: 4-12 yrs

 

ADULTS

Private Swim Lessons (3 hours of instruction)

If you have little or no experience in the water but would like to explore the numerous health benefits of swimming, our private swim lessons are completely personalized to fit your goals. You will work one-on-one with a knowledgeable instructor who will move at your pace and do so in a safe and comfortable environment. Adult private lessons will be offered on various weekday evenings. The instructor will reach out after registration. 24-hour advanced notice is required to reschedule any private lesson. Dates and times vary by instructor. 

Ages: 18+ yrs

Did you know the Oak Brook Park 

District offers private swim lessons?  We have instructors certified in the Swim Whisperers Program Level 1! Please contact Caroline, Aquatic Programming Manager, at swimlesson@obparks.org for more information.

 

 

Check out our swim lesson levels below!