Swimming

Swimming offers A LIFETIME
of fun and physical fitness!

Swimming is one of the greatest lifetime skills that you can develop. It can save your life or a friends! Bolingbrook Park District is committed to programs that will help you become a stronger swimmer and foster a lifetime of joy through the sport of swimming.

Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park offers numerous swimming opportunities for all levels of swimmers. Our swim classes are part of Parkie’s Swim School. The school offers classes for kids as young as 3 months on up to adults. Anyone can learn to swim, no matter what age they are. The format of classes vary from group lessons to semi-private and private lessons.

Lap swim times are available for those looking for the physical benefits of swimming.  It is also a perfect opportunity for new swimmers to practice their skills. Our Swim Team offers one more opportunity to enhance those skills with more instruction.

Water aerobic classes are offered for those looking for a different way to get a great cardio workout in that is gentle on their joints. Pelican Harbor truly offers something for every swimmer!

Explore Programs for Swimming

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
Register

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
Register

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 B50 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

05/06/2025 - 05/22/2025
4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 78.00
Register

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
Register

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
Register

250113 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 3

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 B52 / Parkies Group Swim School

05/06/2025 - 05/22/2025
6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
Register

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
Register

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
Register

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 A53 / Parkies Private Swim Lessons

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

$ 312.00/$ 344.00
Register

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
Register

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
Register

250200 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

Ages 6-18 years
Our professional coaching staff will help you develop skills in the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly), racing starts, and competitive turns. You will showcase those skills during swim meets. Fee includes swim team photo package and latex cap with the Pelicans logo.

All participants and parents must attend the Pre-Season All-Team Informational Meeting on May 21st, 6-8pm, in the Multipurpose room. Light refreshments will be served and swimmers will attend their first in-water practice of the season 7-8pm.

The season starts May 27th, practice and meet schedules will be distributed at the All-Team Meeting. During the Summer Season, all competition meets occur on Wednesday evenings
All new participants must attend an evaluation. Pre-registration is required, please see Swim Team New Member Evaluations for available dates/times.

Pelicans Swim Team Skill Requirements:
Ages 6-8 years: Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle or backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing)
Ages 9-10 years: Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle or backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing), and be familiar with breaststroke or butterfly
Age 11-12 years: Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle or backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing), and must be able to swim 50 yards of another competitive stroke (breaststroke or butterfly) with correct technique.
Age 13-18 years: Must be able to swim 200 yards of freestyle and backstroke, using correct technique (rotary breathing and not stopping), and must be able to swim 50 yards of butterfly or breaststroke.

250200 B01 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

05/27/2025 - 07/26/2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 365.00/$ 415.00
Register

250205 / New Swim Team Member Evaluations

Ages 5-18
For those registered for the Bolingbrook Pelicans Summer season, this is your chance to show the coaches what you can do and learn about being a Pelican. Pick a timeslot to come in and a Pelicans Swim Team Coach will meet you on the indoor pool deck. Meeting includes swim team evaluation, swim team introductory meeting and time for questions. Please contact pelicans@bolingbrookparks.org if a scheduling accommodation is required.

250205 B01 / Swim Team New Member Evaluations

05/09/2025 - 05/09/2025
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 0.00
Register

  
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