Aquatics • Swim Lessons
Des Plaines Park District Learn to Swim Programs
IMPORTANT
Please register for the most appropriate
course, based on the descriptions.
Students will not be moved to another level.
Min/max: 6/10
Parent/Tot • Ages 6 month–3 years
Basic water adjustment and swimming
skills are introduced through songs and
games. The primary focus of this class is
to make your child feel comfortable in the
water with you.
Preschool • Ages 3–5 years
We offer two levels of our popular
preschool swim program. Parents are not
in the water during these classes. Children
will not be moved to Level 1 until they turn
6 years old.
Preschool 1
This program is geared toward children
who have no previous experience and/or
are apprehensive in the water. Through
songs and games our instructors introduce
your child to the fun world of swimming.
Preschool 2
This program is best suited to children who
have previous swimming experience and
have no fear of the water. Basic swimming
skills are incorporated through songs and
games, and Level 1 skills are introduced.
Levels 1–6, for ages 6–15
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Level 1 helps students feel comfortable in
the water using basic swimming and water
safety skills.
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
This class introduces the basics of
swimming including floating without
support, combined arm and leg action, and
forward motion.
Level 3: Stroke Development
Building on the basics from Level 2,
students learn coordination of the front
and back crawl, introduction to butterfly,
treading water, and beginning head first
entry.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Level 4 helps to develop confidence in the
strokes learned in previous levels, improve
strokes, and increase endurance. Basics of
turning at the wall are introduced.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Participants refine their performance of
all the stokes—front crawl, back crawl,
butterfly, breaststroke, elementary
backstroke, and sidestroke—and increase
their distance. Flip turns are introduced.
Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency
In this level, swimmers continue to refine
all six strokes so students swim them with
ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness
over greater distances.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Does your swimmer need a little extra help
moving on the next level, or do they prefer
working in a small group environment? Why
not give semi-private lessons a try? SemiPrivate swim lessons provide focus and
encouragement to help your swimmer grasp
the concept of swimming. Participant to
instructor ratio is 2:1.
Classes are only held at Chippewa Pool.
Details are on page 16
Junior Lifeguards
Ages 13–16
Want to know what it takes to be a
Lifeguard? Join us at Chippewa Pool for a
week long class where you can use rescue
tubes, jump from lifeguard chairs and
learn how to react in emergency aquatic
situations! Skills will include water rescues,
spinal extrications, CPR and basic first aid.
We will also work to develop teamwork,
leadership skills and swimming abilities.
This is a great course for anyone looking to
pursue a position as a lifeguard in the future.
Min/Max: 8/20
Chippewa Pool
Monday–Friday, 9:15–11:45am 8/4–8/8
R: $75/NR: $93
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Adult Swim Lessons
Ages 15+
You’re never too old to learn how to swim!
Our patient and helpful staff can eliminate
unnecessary fears as they teach the basic
strokes. Discover just how relaxing and
physically rewarding swimming can be!
Min/Max: 6/12
Chippewa Pool
Saturdays, 9:30–10:15am
6/14–8/2
R: $49/NR: $61
#167020-1
Summer Camp Swimming Lessons
Ages 5–12
Here’s a great opportunity for your camper
to learn to swim this summer!
Details of our camp swimming programs for
Arndt Park Adventurers Camp, West Park
Explorers Camp, and The Lake Park Before &
After Care program are on page 49.
It is not uncommon for swimmers to repeat
one level for several sessions.
Registration for all swim classes ends
the Friday prior to START dates.
National Lifeguard
Training Program
Ages 16+
Get ready for summer by preparing for a
job that is both challenging and rewarding!
At the completion of this course,
successful lifeguard candidates are eligible
to be fully licensed through the popular
Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. Program.
This is used to train our award winning
Des Plaines Park District Staff.
(Visit www.jellis.com)
Course includes water safety and
rescue techniques, CPR, First Aid,
AED certification, and oxygen support
training. Internet access is required to
complete the book and test portion of this
course prior to the class dates. Please
note: Completion of this class does not
guaranteed employment with the DPPD.
Prerequisites: 16 years of age or older by
June 1, 2014
Tread water for 1 minute using legs only.
Swim 100 yards continuously, using front
crawl or breast stroke.
Retrieve a 10 lb brick from a depth of 12
feet and swim to the side.
Min/Max: 6/10
R: $150/NR: $200
Spring Session: Available for Immediate
registration
Friday, May 9, 5:30–8:30pm
PLCC, Prairie Room
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11
9:00am–5:30pm
Rosemont Pool
#567109-2
Summer Session
Iroquois Pool
Monday–Friday, 4:00–8:00pm
6/9–6/13 #167109-8
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