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Aquatics Swim Lessons

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SWIM LESSONS progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

Please read through the level descriptions and sign up your student
Niles Park District is excited to offer our “Learn to Swim” lesson program. for the lowest level that teaches the skill your child needs assistance
This program is designed for children of all ages and abilities. Students work in. IF INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS A LESSON MONDAY THRU
toward the development of five core swim competencies. As they progress, THURSDAY, A MAKE-UP WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SAME TIME ON
they will be one step closer in becoming a proficient swimmer. The levels are FRIDAY OF THAT WEEK. In the event of swim lesson cancellations, the
used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at coordinator will do their best to contact participants via email. We
individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and make every effort to hold swim lessons.

LESSON DESCRIPTIONS PRIVATE LESSONS

To be prepared for swim lessons, please have your child come with a swimsuit, towel,
goggles, and a swim diaper if necessary. The Swim Lesson Coordinator holds the right to All Ages
switch swimmers into the appropriate level if they do not meet the pre-requisite skills. If you are looking for 1 on 1 swim instruction, the Niles Park District
lifeguards are available for private sessions. The lesson coordinator
Level 1 Ages 5 & Up will arrange days and times. Upon registering, please email
Pre-requisite: None, ratio: 1:6. This level is designed to adjust children to the water. This level will nilesoasisswimlessons@gmail.com with times and days you are
create a safe and fun environment for students to feel comfortable and excited to be in the water. looking to schedule, and you will be assigned an instructor.
Skills taught include: Bubbles, bobs, submerge face in water, safe water entry & exit and water Lessons will run 30 minutes.
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 front and back floating and
gliding 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 occasional 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 and perfect 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.

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 who are
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. This is an independent
class; therefore, no parent or caregiver should plan on being in the water.
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