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Swim Lessons
Niles Park District is excited to offer our “Learn to Swim” lesson program. This program is designed for children of all ages and abilities. Students work toward the development of five core swim competencies. As they progress they will be one step closer in becoming a proficient swimmer. The levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Please read through the levels and sign up your student for the lowest level that teaches the skills your child needs assistance in.
Rainy Day All Swim Lessons- In order to be prepared for swim lessons, please have your child come with a swimsuit, towel, goggles, and a swim diaper if necessary. All Swim Lessons at Oasis Fun Center- NO LESSONS THURSDAY, JULY 4 Level 1- 8 Class Schedule
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | TIME | DAYS | LEVEL | RES | NON-RES |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 8:00-8:30 am | Mon-Thurs | 1, 3, 6 | $42 | $53 |
| 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 8:30-9:00 am | Mon-Thurs | 2, 4, 7 | $42 | $53 |
| 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9:00-9:30 am | Mon-Thurs | 5, 8 | $42 | $53 |
Pre-School Swim Code: 311009
Session 1: 06/10-06/21 Session 2: 06/24-07/05* Session 3: 07/08-07/19 Session 4: 07/22-08/02
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | TIME | DAYS | RES | NON-RES |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 9:30-10:00 am | Mon-Thurs | $35 | $44 |
Parent & Tot Code: 311010
Session 1: 06/10-06/21 Session 2: 06/24-07/05* Session 3: 07/08-07/19 Session 4: 07/22-08/02
*Session 2, Thurs 07/04 lesson will take place on Fri 07/05.
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9:00-9:30 am
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Private Lessons Code: 311013
When: 06/10-09/02 Who: All Ages
| WHERE | RES | NON-RES | ||
| 01 | Private by appointment | OFC | $20 per | $25 per |
| 02 | Additional swimmer | OFC | $20 per | $25 per |
Intro to Diving Code: 311014
Session 1: 06/10-06/21 Session 2: 06/24-07/05* Session 3: 07/08-07/19 Session 4: 07/22-08/02
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | TIME | DAYS | RES | NON-RES |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 9:30-10:00 am | Mon-Thurs | $42 | $53 |
Level Descriptions
Level 1
Ages 5 & up Pre-requisite: none, ratio: 1:6
This level is designed to adjust children to the water. This level will create a safe and fun environment for students to feel comfortable and excited to be in the water. Skills taught include: Bubbles, bobs, submerge face in water, safe water entry & exit and water safety. If the student is afraid of water, can not swim at all, and will not get their face wet, sign up for this level.
Level 2
Ages 5 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 1, ratio: 1:6
This level is designed to teach the front and back float with and without support. If the student can not swim without support but loves the water, will get their face wet, and will jump in, sign up for this level.
Level 3
Ages 5 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 2, ratio: 1:6
This class is designed to teach forward movement and direction change. The flutter kick combined with front and back floats will be perfected. Front crawl and back stroke arm movements and rotary breathing will be introduced. If the student can swim under water or on the surface, can get the occassional breath, and is not afraid, sign up for this level.
Level 4
Ages 6 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 3, ratio: 1:6
This class is designed to teach body rotation and arm movements for the front crawl and back stroke. This level will continue to combine floating, kicking, arm movements and breathing. Elementary back stroke will be introduced. On the completion of level 4 students will be able to swim the width of the pool. The beginning techniques of treading water will also be introduced. If the student can independently maintain a front and back float for 10 seconds, has the basic arm and head rotation, and can tread water for at least 15 seconds, sign up for this level.
Level 5
Ages 6 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 4, ratio: 1:6
This class is designed to integrate body movement and begin stroke development. Rotary Breathing will be refined and students will begin to swim front crawl and back stroke the length of the pool. The beginning techniques of diving and breaststrokes will also be introduced. If the student can swim front crawl and back stroke for the width of the pool, sign them up for this level.
Level 6
Ages 7 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 5, ratio: 1:8
In this level, the front crawl and backstroke will be developed further in order to swim 2 laps. In addition, the breaststroke will be developedand butterfly kick will be introduced. Further instruction on diving and beginning flip turns will be taught. If the student can swim front crawl and back stroke for the full length of the pool, sign them up for this level.
Level 7
Ages 7 & up Pre-requisite: Pass Level 6, ratio: 1:8
At this level students will review skills from level 6 and be asked to increase their endurance. Students will continue to improve their breaststroke and begin working on the butterfly. Treading water for 3+ minutes and retrieving objects from deep water will also be completed. If the student can swim front crawl and back stroke for 2 lengths of the pool and breast stroke the width of the pool, sign up for this level.
Level 8
All skills will be reviewed from level 7 as well as refining the sidestroke and butterfly stroke. Flip turns will be taught and used throughout the session. Diving instruction will continue to be taught including the front, tuck and pike dives. If the student can swim front crawl and back stroke for 3 lenghts of the pool, and breast stroke 1 length of the pool, sign up for this level.
Pre-School Swim
Ages 3 – 5 Pre-requisite: none, ratio: 1:4
This class is designed to meet the needs of preschoolers. This class will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. This class will provide a variety of ways to have fun in the water through games and songs while in a safe environment.
Parent & Tot
Ages 6–36 months Pre-requisite: none
Come and learn the graceful sport of diving. This program will teach fundamentals of diving, including proper approach and entry to water. Front and back dives will be introduced.
Private Lessons
If you are looking for 1 on 1 swim instruction, the Niles Park District lifeguards are available for private sessions. The lesson coordinator will arrange days and times. Lessons will run 30 minutes.
Private Group Lessons
Starting this summer, Niles Park District will be offering Private Group Lessons. These lessons can be scheduled at the convenience of the swimmers and instructors. They can be held anytime during open swim hours, or from 9:30-10:00 am weekday mornings. The swimmers do not need to have similiar swimming skills in order to sign up as a group.
