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

Parkie’s Babies Swim program consists of 4 progressive levels that begin with you and your child gaining comfort in the water, learning to hold their breath under water, 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. Every student must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old.

250101 B01 / Parkies Babies Swim Lessons

03/04/2024 - 04/29/2024
10:10 am - 10:40 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

Parkie’s Babies Swim program consists of 4 progressive levels that begin with you and your child gaining comfort in the water, learning to hold their breath under water, 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. Every student must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old.

250102 B50 / Parkies Babies Swim Lessons

04/09/2024 - 05/02/2024
4:35 pm - 5:05 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 without assistance and end with the building blocks for freestyle. Students will also gain a solid grasp of important safety rules and topics.

250111 B01 / Parkies Group Swim School

03/04/2024 - 04/29/2024
10:05 am - 10:45 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 2

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 without assistance and end with the building blocks for freestyle. Students will also gain a solid grasp of important SAfety rules and topics.

250112 B50 / Parkies Group Swim School

04/09/2024 - 05/02/2024
4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250121 / Parkies Group Stroke School-Session 1

The focus is on technical swim strokes. Students who have passed Swim School will progress through 5 levels based on skill level learning and perfecting skills of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Safety skills are also emphasized.

250121 B51 / Parkies Group Stroke School

03/05/2024 - 04/04/2024
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 136.00/$ 168.00
Register

250122 / Parkies Group Stroke School-Session 2

The focus is on technical swim strokes. Students who have passed Swim School will progress through 5 levels based on skill level learning and perfecting skills of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Safety skills are also emphasized.

250122 B51 / Parkies Group Stroke School

04/09/2024 - 05/02/2024
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm
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 may 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!

250131 B53 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

03/06/2024 - 05/01/2024
5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
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 may 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 B51 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

05/07/2024 - 05/16/2024
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
Register

250141 / Adult Swim Lessons-Session 1

If you are looking for more individual attention but still want your child in a group setting, semi-private lessons may 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!

250141 B50 / Adult Swim Lessons

03/06/2024 - 05/01/2024
6:40 pm - 7:25 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 168.00/$ 184.00
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

250205 / New Swim Team Member Evaluations

For those registered for Summer Pelicans Swim Team, this is your chance to get evaluated by our swim team coaches and learn about being a Pelican. Pick a time slot, on May 10th or May 11th, to come in and our Pelican swim team coaches will meet you at the indoor pelican harbor pool deck. Must be registered for swim team. Meeting includes swim team evaluation and swim team introductory meeting. FREE

250205 B01 / New Swim Team Member Evaluations

05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 0.00
Register

250210 / Beginner Competitive Stroke Clinic

For swimmers ages 5-10 years old looking to improve stroke technique through competitive swimming with our professional swim team coaches.
Prerequisites: participants must be able to swim 25 yards continuous swim (one length of the pool) of one of the competitive strokes.

250210 B01 / Swim Team Conditioning: Freestyle and Backstroke Clinic

04/29/2024 - 05/01/2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 33.00/$ 44.00
Register

250220 / Advanced Competitive Stroke Clinic

For swimmers ages 11-18 years old looking to improve stroke technique through competitive swimming with our professional swim team coaches.
Prerequisites: participants must be able to swim 50 yards continuous swim (two lengths of the pool) of one of the competitive strokes.

250220 B01 / Swim Team Conditioning: Freestyle and backstroke Clinic

04/30/2024 - 05/02/2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 33.00/$ 44.00
Register

251952 / 10 By 6-03/21/2024@ 9:00am

A mixture of power and strength exercises fused with cardio dance moves to rhythm and blues and Reggaton music. A fun class for all ages. All levels.

251952 / 10 By 6-03/21/2024@ 9:00am

03/21/2024 - 03/21/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 9.00
Register

251952 / 10 By 6-03/28/2024@ 9:00am

A mixture of power and strength exercises fused with cardio dance moves to rhythm and blues and Reggaton music. A fun class for all ages. All levels.

251952 / 10 By 6-03/28/2024@ 9:00am

03/28/2024 - 03/28/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 9.00
Register

251957 / 10 By 3 Stretch-03/19/2024@ 9:00am

A mixture of power and strength exercises fused with cardio dance moves to rhythm and blues and Reggaton music. A fun class for all ages. All levels.

251957 / 10 By 3 Stretch-03/19/2024@ 9:00am

03/19/2024 - 03/19/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 9.00
Register

251957 / 10 By 3 Stretch-03/26/2024@ 9:00am

A mixture of power and strength exercises fused with cardio dance moves to rhythm and blues and Reggaton music. A fun class for all ages. All levels.

251957 / 10 By 3 Stretch-03/26/2024@ 9:00am

03/26/2024 - 03/26/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 9.00
Register

  
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