Addison Park District - Leisure for your lifestyle.

 search this site
max. results:

General Programs
by Age Group
About APD Programs
Active Seniors
Adult
Teen
Tot
Youth
Other Programs
Athletic Programs (All)
Golf Programs
Special Need (All Ages)

 

Youth Swimming Lessons
at Club Fitness

Swimming

Learn to swim this summer at the Family Aquatic Center!

Swim Lessons - Levels 1 - 6

Descriptions/Age Requirements

Just click on a Swim Lesson "Level" below to view all of the program dates and times; as well as online registration links. Recommended ages shown, are used as a general guideline. Click here for Test Date (required to advance from one level to the next).

Level 1 - Recommended Ages 3-7
Participants are introduced to the water focusing on enjoyment and safety. The swimmers will be encouraged to enter the water on their own and move away from side with basic locomotion and supported floatation skills.

Level 2 - Recommended Ages 3-7 With continued safety issues discussed, this level is designed to progress the swimmer to unsupported floating, gliding and breathing skills. Students should be able to jump in “hands free” and feel comfortable with their face in the water.

Level 3 - Recommended Ages 5+ Rhythmic breathing and improvement of stroke technique for front and back crawl are the focus of this level. Swimmers must be able to swim away from the pool’s edge for a short distance.

Level 4 - Recommended Ages 5+ Improving skill competency is emphasized at this level. Deep water work and treading water are introduced as well as endurance. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool.

Level 5 - Recommended Ages 6+ Rhythmic breathing and improvement of stroke technique for front and back crawl are the focus of this level. Swimmers must be able to swim away from the pool’s edge for a short distance.

Level 6 - Recommended Ages 8+ The main objective of this course is to prepare swimmers for competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim all strokes fluidly.


Free Swim Evaluations
To move onto the next level, all participants must pass the previous level at the Addison Park District or be evaluated by swim instructors at one of the swim clinic listed below.

 


Home | Parks | Facilities | Recreation | About Us | Resources
Help | Site Guide | Contact Us

www.addisonparkdistrict.org