Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen - Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility Giving back and providing support to our neighbors Encouraging social responsibility Improving the nation's health and well-being.
 

Swim Lessons

7-Week Session

Personal growth, parent education, water adjustment and safety, stroke and character development, exercise and fun.  Min. of 4 in each class.

3 1/2 through 4 Years (Without parents)

Pike - For those who have not had lessons, learn water adjustment and safety.

Eel - Can swim 5 feet without assistance

Once 3 1/2 - 4 year old passes Eel, they are ready to progress to Polliwog.

Swim Lesson Times 40 Minutes
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:40 PM
Wednesday 4:45 - 5:25 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 10:40 AM

5 through 13 Years

Polliwog - Youth with no previous lessons.

Guppy - Tread water, front and back float, work on front crawl and breathing, work on elementary backstroke.

Minnow - 1 length front and back crawl, treading water, work on backstroke.

Fish - 2 lengths of front and back crawl, endurance and perfecting strokes.

Flying Fish/Shark - Breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, starts and turns, plus all of the above.

Swim Lesson Times 45 Minutes
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Wednesday 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 10:45 AM

Adult Swim Lessons

7 Week Session - Tuesday, 5:15 - 6:00 PM

Learn to swim, refine your strokes and build swimming endurance.

All Group Swim Lessons (Youth and Adult) Fees
$24.00 YMCA Members
$48.00 Program Members

Private Diving

Learn the fundamentals of diving with one on one coaching from an instructor.  Open to all ages, available upon request and instructor availability.

Fees:  YMCA Members
1 Person $18.00 45 Minutes
2 People $9.00/person 45 Minutes
Fees:  Program Members
1 Person $24.00 45 Minutes
2 People $12/person 45 Minutes

Private Swim Lessons

Open to all ages, available upon request and instructor availability.

Fees:  YMCA Members
1 Person $12.00 30 Minutes
2 People $6.00/person 30 Minutes
Fees:  Program Members
1 Person $18.00 30 Minutes
2 People $9.00/person 30 Minutes

 

Hours of Operation

September-May

M–F
5:00 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00-5:00 PM

Youth Development
Healthy Living
Social Responsibility