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Indoor & Outdoor Swim Lessons

Swim lessons at Gurnee Park District are session based and available to those 6 months – adult. 

Ready to begin? Outdoor swim lessons are offered during the summer at the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center. Indoor swim lessons are offered year-round at our indoor pool at FitNation on Nations Drive. 

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Features

5 ft. depth and 21 yd. length pool for advanced skills.

Chill-free

87 degree, kid-friendly pool

Flexibility

Multiple day/time options available

Student-paced

Students progress at their own pace

Choose your session!

Level 1: ages 6 months – 2 years

Each child is exposed to the pool to experience supported movement, coordinated arm and leg movement while gaining confidence in the water.

Level 2: ages 2 – 4 years

Children learn coordinated arm and leg movements with use of water noodles and other instructional equipment. Life jacket use for infants and toddlers will be reviewed. Upon completion of this program, your child can advance to the Little Swimmers program if they are at least 3 years old.

Note: Only one parent is allowed in the water per child but can rotate the parent throughout the session.

Children learn primary swimming and age-appropriate safety skills along with coordinated water movements and basic swimming skills. Approximate 3:1 student/instructor ratio. All three skill levels are taught during each time slot.

In this program, children will develop their swimming skills (whether beginner or advanced) through the guided instruction of fundamental body positions, breath control, basic strokes, and age-appropriate safety skills. 

Taught by your preferred instructor. Private Swim lessons can be tailored to your needs or follow Swim School curriculum, with multiple classes available per week.

Price is $40 for a 30 minute lesson.

Junior Lifeguard: This water safety training includes basic rescue techniques, CPR and first-aid skills. Participants improve their physical condition, acquire customer service skills, and apprentice with current lifeguards. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certification as a Junior Lifeguard.

Junior Instructors: Junior Instructors learn through a hands-on experience. By assisting with swim lessons, this program will prepare those that look forward to holding a swim instructor position. Those 14 years of age who complete the class may apply to be a swim instructor.

Swim lessons are offered in conjunction with all full day and half day summer camps. Swim instructors follow GPD standards as campers progress through a variety of swimming and safety skills. After lessons, children will be transported to their camp sites (cost included).

This class is excellent for a first-time swimmer or someone training for a triathlon, plus everyone in between! You will work at your own pace and learn personal safety skills and strokes from our certified swim instructors.

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