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 6 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 6-36 months progress through four levels that begin with you and your child gaining comfort in the water. Your child will learn to hold their breath under water, swim to the wall for safety, and progress to swimming on their own. Every swimmer is accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old during these classes.

Children ages 3-14 years will progress through the five color levels of Parkie’s Swim School. Safety and basic water skills for the beginner swimmer are most important. Swimmers will gain confidence in the water, learn to swim and float with and without assistance and end with the building blocks for freestyle.

Children ages 3-14 years will focus on technical swim strokes in these classes. Swimmers progress through five levels based on skill level. They will learn and perfect skills of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke.

These classes are for children 3-14 years who are looking for more individualized attention while in a small group setting. Each class consists of one certified swim instructor and two swimmers of similar swimming ability. Both swim school and stroke school participants are welcome!

Lessons are individualized to each participant in this one-on-one class setting.

It is never to late to learn to swim! Classes are designed for adults wanting to learn basic swim skills. You may progress into learning swim strokes too.

Explore Swim Classes

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 A01 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

01/06/2025 - 02/24/2025
10:10 am - 10:40 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 78.00
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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 A02 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

02/04/2025 - 02/27/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
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250111 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 1

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place to start for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14! 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.

250111 A01 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

01/06/2025 - 02/24/2025
10:05 am - 10:45 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
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250112 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 2

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place to start for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14! 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.

250112 A02 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

02/04/2025 - 02/27/2025
9:45 am - 10:25 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
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250114 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 4

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.

250114 D02 / Parkies Group Swim School

12/03/2024 - 12/19/2024
9:45 am - 10:25 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 102.00/$ 126.00
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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 A51 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

01/08/2025 - 02/26/2025
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 224.00/$ 264.00
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250132 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 2

If you are looking for more individualized attention but still want your child in a group setting, semi-private lessons might be a perfect option. Each class consists of one certified swim instructor and 2 swimmers of similar swimming ability. Swim School and Stroke School participants are welcome!

250132 D01 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

10/26/2024 - 12/14/2024
8:15 am - 8:45 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 189.00/$ 231.00
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250141 / Adult Swim Lessons-Session 1

This program is designed for students 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. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250141 A50 / Beginner Adult Swim Lessons

01/08/2025 - 02/26/2025
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 176.00/$ 200.00
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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. 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 A51 / Parkies Private Swim Lessons

01/07/2025 - 01/30/2025
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 312.00/$ 344.00
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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. 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 A51 / Parkies Private Swim Lessons

02/04/2025 - 02/27/2025
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 312.00/$ 344.00
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250164 / Private Swim Lessons-Session 4

Lessons are individualized to each participant. Exercise, learn new techniques, or learn the strokes necessary for quality swimming in a one-on-one educational setting. Serious learning and serious fun!

1:1 student to instructor ratio

250164 D51 / Parkies Private Lessons

12/03/2024 - 12/19/2024
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 228.00/$ 258.00
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