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

Parkies Babies Swim program consists of four progressive levels that begin with you and your child gaining comfort in the water, your child learning to hold their breath underwater, swimming to the wall for safety, and progressing to swimming on their own. Each non-potty-trained swimmer must have a swim diaper and a lined swim suit per Illinois State Health Code. Every swim participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 year old.

250101 C02 / Indoor-Parkies Babies Swim Lessons

06/01/2024 - 07/27/2024
9:55 am - 10:25 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

Parkies Babies Swim program consists of four progressive levels that begin with you and your child gaining comfort in the water, your child learning to hold their breath underwater, swimming to the wall for safety, and progressing to swimming on their own. The last level serves as a transition for the swimmer to move from swimming with a caregiver present to a class setting with only the instructor in order to prepare for Parkies Swim School. Each non-potty-trained swimmer must have a swim diaper and a lined swim suit per Illinois State Health Code. Every swim participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 year old.

250102 C51 / Indoor-Parkies Babies Swim Lessons

07/09/2024 - 08/01/2024
5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
Register

250111 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 1

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

250111 C11 / Outdoor- Parkie’s Group Swim School

06/01/2024 - 07/27/2024
9:50 am - 10:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 2

These group lessons place an emphasis on safety and basic water skills for the beginning swimmer. Through the five color levels of Swim School, swimmers will 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.

250112 C04 / Indoor- Parkie’s Group Swim School

07/08/2024 - 07/18/2024
8:30 am - 9:10 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250121 / Parkies Group Stroke School-Session 1

Stroke Schools focus is on technical swim strokes. Students who have passed Swim School will progress through five levels based on skill level learning and perfecting skills of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Safety skills are also emphasized.

250121 C01 / Indoor- Parkie’s Group Stroke School

06/01/2024 - 07/27/2024
9:00 am - 9:40 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250122 / Parkies Group Stroke School-Session 2

Stroke School focuses on technical swim strokes. Students who have passed Swim School will progress through five levels based on skill level learning and perfecting skills of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Safety skills are also emphasized.

250122 C13 / Outdoor- Parkie’s Group Stroke School

07/08/2024 - 07/18/2024
8:30 am - 9:10 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250131 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 1

If you are looking for more individual 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! TDP, YP, ADP, PH

250131 C01 / Indoor- Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

06/01/2024 - 07/27/2024
8:15 am - 8:45 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 216.00/$ 264.00
Register

250132 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 2

If you are looking for more individual 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 C01 / Indoor- Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

07/08/2024 - 07/31/2024
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 216.00/$ 264.00
Register

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 C01 / Diving-Beginner

06/01/2024 - 07/27/2024
9:00 am - 9:40 am
Ages
6-15
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250200 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

The Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team is for beginner to intermediate competitive swimmers. Our professional coaching staff teaches the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly), racing starts, and competitive turns. Swimmers showcase their skills in swim meets throughout the summer. Fee includes swim team photo package and team swim cap.

Pelican Swim Team Requirements:
Ages 6-8 years: Must be able to swim one length of the pool in freestyle or backstroke with proper technique including rotary breathing
Ages 9-10 years: Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool using freestyle or back stroke with proper technique including rotary breathing
Ages 11-12 years: Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool using freestyle or back stroke with proper technique without stopping including rotary breathing
Ages 13-18 years: Must be able to swim four lengths of the pool in freestyle with proper technique and two lengths of another competitive stroke with proper technique including rotary breathing

All new swim team participants need to register for their evaluation day to determine their practice schedule. Evaluation is May 10th 6pm-8pm or May 11th 9am-12pm. Pre-registration is required. Please see New Swimmer Evaluation Day for timeslots.

Swim team parent meeting and practice: May 17th 6-8pm. Meet in MPR. Light refreshments served. Parent meeting: 6-7pm, in-water practice 7-8pm. Attendance is required.

250200 B01 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

05/20/2024 - 07/24/2024
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 350.00/$ 405.00
Register

250220 / Advanced Competitive Stroke Clinic

Ages 11-18 years
Learn how to use a competitive swimming snorkel from Pelican swim team coaches. Snorkels help to keep body alignment and kick strong and steady during swimming. There is an added cost for those who are purchasing Finis snorkels in-house. If you’d like to provide your own competitive swimming snorkel, please bring to your 1st day of clinics. A competitive swimming snorkel is required to participate in this program.

250220 D04 / Competitive Swimming Snorkel Training

08/20/2024 - 08/29/2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 88.00
Register

251916 / Aqua Christmas in July-07/22/2024@ 7:30pm

Christmas is coming early at Pelican Harbor! Wear your creative and fun Christmas accessories and join Santa and his reindeer while they travel around the lazy river delivering a fun aqua fitness workout.

251916 / Aqua Christmas in July-07/22/2024@ 7:30pm

07/22/2024 - 07/22/2024
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251953 / Aqua Tropical Night-07/15/2024@ 7:30pm

Join us for a tropical themed aqua fitness workout in the lazy river. Wear your tropical/beach attire and enjoy some fun activities while getting in a full body workout.

251953 / Aqua Tropical Night-07/15/2024@ 7:30pm

07/15/2024 - 07/15/2024
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/15/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/15/2024@ 8:00am

07/15/2024 - 07/15/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/17/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/17/2024@ 8:00am

07/17/2024 - 07/17/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/22/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/22/2024@ 8:00am

07/22/2024 - 07/22/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/24/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/24/2024@ 8:00am

07/24/2024 - 07/24/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/29/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/29/2024@ 8:00am

07/29/2024 - 07/29/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/31/2024@ 8:00am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251954 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/31/2024@ 8:00am

07/31/2024 - 07/31/2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/17/2024@ 9:30am

In this combination workout, you will increase your energy, improve your range of motion, flexibility and balance. Barbells, resistant bands and the natural resistance of walking in the water will help you to tone and de-stress your body. This class is for beginners.

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/17/2024@ 9:30am

07/17/2024 - 07/17/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/24/2024@ 9:30am

In this combination workout, you will increase your energy, improve your range of motion, flexibility and balance. Barbells, resistant bands and the natural resistance of walking in the water will help you to tone and de-stress your body. This class is for beginners.

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/24/2024@ 9:30am

07/24/2024 - 07/24/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/31/2024@ 9:30am

In this combination workout, you will increase your energy, improve your range of motion, flexibility and balance. Barbells, resistant bands and the natural resistance of walking in the water will help you to tone and de-stress your body. This class is for beginners.

251955 / Outdoor Walk Stretch & Tone-07/31/2024@ 9:30am

07/31/2024 - 07/31/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-06/20/2024@10:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-06/20/2024@10:00am

06/20/2024 - 07/19/2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-06/27/2024@10:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-06/27/2024@10:00am

06/27/2024 - 07/26/2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/16/2024@ 8:30am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/16/2024@ 8:30am

07/16/2024 - 07/16/2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/18/2024@10:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Circuit-07/18/2024@10:00am

07/18/2024 - 08/16/2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/20/2024@ 7:45am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251956 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/20/2024@ 7:45am

07/20/2024 - 07/20/2024
7:45 am - 8:45 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/20/2024@ 9:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/20/2024@ 9:00am

07/20/2024 - 07/20/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/23/2024@ 8:30am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/23/2024@ 8:30am

07/23/2024 - 07/23/2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/25/2024@10:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Circuit-07/25/2024@10:00am

07/25/2024 - 08/23/2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/27/2024@ 7:45am

This class will take place in the diving well with floatation belts to allow a great full body workout without any impact on the knees, hips or ankles. Barbells and noodles will also be used to strengthen and tone arms, legs, your core and much more. This is an advanced class. Participant must be comfortable on deep water/deep well!

251956 / Outdoor Weightless Aqua-07/27/2024@ 7:45am

07/27/2024 - 07/27/2024
7:45 am - 8:45 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/27/2024@ 9:00am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/27/2024@ 9:00am

07/27/2024 - 07/27/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/30/2024@ 8:30am

A cool way to beat the heat! This low-impact, high intensity, running class takes place in the Lazy River. It focuses on cardio and strength training, both with and against the current. Resistance equipment will be used and this class is for experienced aqua exercise participants.

251956 / Outdoor River Runner-07/30/2024@ 8:30am

07/30/2024 - 07/30/2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 7.00
Register

  
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