Swim Class

Parkie’s Swim School is the PREMIER
learn-to-swim program in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

We offer classes for kids as young as 3 months on up to adults. Our lessons are taught by certified swim instructors through the Starfish Aquatics Institute. Their innovative and effective teaching methods incorporate both swim technique and safety concepts built into the curriculum at every level.

Children ages 3-36 months and their caregiver work together through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories and water safety guidelines. Classes are available in small and large groups throughout the week. Every participant is accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old during every class.

Participants aged 3-14 years will progress through the 10 color levels of Swim School and Stroke School. Early levels of the curriculum prioritize water comfort and safety skills, progressing to the foundations of freestyle and the rest of the strokes. All new participants and participants returning from a break will be evaluated to determine their class placement. In group settings, students will be placed with other of similar skill level.

Semi-private lessons offer a 2:1 student to instructor ratio ideal for participants seeking more individualized attention in a more focused and personalized learning environment. All new participants and participants returning from a break will be evaluated to determine their level placement.

Private lessons provide the ultimate personalized swim lesson experience in a 1:1 student to instructor ratio. These lessons are available to participants of all ages, whether you are starting on your swimming journey, looking to refine advanced techniques, or achieve other goals.

It is never to late to learn to swim! We offer beginner and intermediate classes throughout the week. Beginner classes are ideal for those with minimal swimming experience to learn foundational water safety and swimming skills while gaining comfort in the water. Intermediate classes are available for those looking to develop and refine stroke technique and endurance.

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250101 / Parkies Babies-Session 1

Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250101 C02 / Indoor Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
9:35 am - 10:05 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 77.00/$ 91.00
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250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250102 C50 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

07/01/2025 - 07/24/2025
4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
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250103 / Parkies Babies-Session 3

Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250103 B02 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

05/06/2025 - 05/22/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 78.00
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250111 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 1

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute. Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be communicated via email. Participants will be credited back for classes cancelled due to inclement weather, classes will not be rescheduled.

250111 C32 / Outdoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
9:30 am - 10:10 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 126.00/$ 154.00
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250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute. Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be communicated via email. Participants will be credited back for classes cancelled due to inclement weather, classes will not be rescheduled.

250112 C34 / Outdoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

06/30/2025 - 07/23/2025
8:30 am - 9:10 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
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250113 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

These lessons place an emphasis on safety and basic water skills for the beginner swimmer. Through the 5 color levels of Swim School, swimmers gain confidence in the water, learn to swim and float with and without assistance, and end with the building blocks for freestyle. Students will also have a solid grasp of important safety rules and topics upon completion of these levels.

250113 B51 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

05/06/2025 - 05/22/2025
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
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250131 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 1

2:1 student to instructor ratio
Semi-private lessons are ideal for students seeking more individualized attention, offering a more personalized and focused learning environment. Students will be in class with another student of similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250131 C01 / Indoor- Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 196.00/$ 231.00
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250141 / Adult Swim Lessons-Session 1

It is never too late to learn to swim!
Beginner classes are designed for participants with minimal to no formal swimming experience, or who may be working to overcome a fear of the water. Classes will focus on building up your confidence and comfort in the water while practicing water safety skills. These skills include air exchange/breathing, floating, treading, and the foundations of the strokes.
Intermediate classes are designed for participants who are comfortable in the water and have experience with the foundational swimming skills (air exchange, floating, kicking, streamline). Classes will focus on the strokes, improving your technique and endurance.

250141 C01 / Indoor- Beginner Adult Swim Lessons

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
7:45 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 154.00/$ 175.00
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250151 / Diving

Beginner diving students learn the basics of standing, front, and back dives off the springboard. Intermediate students are those that have shown mastery in the Beginner Diving class, or show aptitude in all standing, front, and back dives. Intermediate students learn the tuck dive, pike dive, and improve on dives from the beginner level. All diving students must be able to swim and tread water at an advanced level.

250151 C02 / Diving-Beginner

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
9:30 am - 10:10 am
Ages
6-14
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 126.00/$ 154.00
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250161 / Private Swim Lessons-Session 1

1:1 student to instructor ratio
Private swim lessons provide the ultimate, personalized, swim lesson experience. Lessons will be individualized to the goals of the participant, and build a strong foundation in water safety and swimming skills. Whether you’re starting your swim journey, or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons will empower participants to meet their own personal swimming goals, while building a strong foundation of water safety skills. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250161 C01 / Indoor- Parkies Private Swim Lessons

05/31/2025 - 07/19/2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 273.00/$ 301.00
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250162 / Private Swim Lessons-Session 2

1:1 student to instructor ratio
Private swim lessons provide the ultimate, personalized, swim lesson experience. Lessons will be individualized to the goals of the participant, and build a strong foundation in water safety and swimming skills. Whether you’re starting your swim journey, or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons will empower participants to meet their own personal swimming goals, while building a strong foundation of water safety skills. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250162 C51 / Indoor- Parkies Private Swim Lessons

07/01/2025 - 07/24/2025
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 312.00/$ 344.00
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250163 / Private Swim Lessons-Session 3

1:1 student to instructor ratio
Private swim lessons provide the ultimate, personalized, swim lesson experience. Lessons will be individualized to the goals of the participant. Whether you’re starting your swim journey, or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons will empower participants to meet their own personal swimming goals, while building a strong foundation of water safety skills. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250163 B51 / Parkies Private Swim Lessons

05/06/2025 - 05/22/2025
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 234.00/$ 258.00
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