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!
200 Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook,
IL
60440
Call (630) 783-6630 or email us to begin your booking process.
Our summer season goes fast! For swimmers aged 11-18, get ready to hit the ground running by improving your technique and endurance with our professional swim team coaches prior to the season starting.
Ages 6-18 years
The Bolingbrook Pelicans is a recreational swim team that competes with the Northern Illinois Swim Conference. Our coaching staff is experienced working with athletes of all ages, and dedicated to helping them develop a positive, lifelong relationship with the sport of competitive swimming. Registration fee includes swim team photo package and latex cap with Pelicans logo.
New Swim Team Member Evaluation:
All new participants must attend an evaluation. Pre-registration is required, please see Swim Team New Member Evaluations for available dates/times.
All-Team Informational Meeting and Practice:
All participants and parents must attend the pre-season All-Team Informational Meeting on May 20th, 6-8pm, in the multipurpose room at the BRAC. Light refreshments will be served, and swimmers will attend their first in-water practice of the season 7-8pm.
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.
Schedule:
The season runs May 26th through July 25th. During the Summer season, all competition meets occur on Wednesday evenings. The competition meet and special event schedule will be distributed at the All-Team Meeting on May 20th, and the weekly practice schedule is below. The Bolingbrook Pelicans does not have a practice attendance requirement and can only accommodate short-term schedule changes upon request.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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 small groups, allowing for more individualized attention from the instructor. 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.
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.
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.
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 small groups, allowing for more individualized attention from the instructor. 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.
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.
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.
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. Participants do not need to complete a beginner class prior to registering for intermediate.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, changes will be communicated via SimplySwim Portal at 8am on the day of lessons. Depending on availability, lessons will be relocated to the indoor pool or participants will be credited back. Lessons cancelled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled to an alternative day or time.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
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.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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.
6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.
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. Participants do not need to complete a beginner class prior to registering for intermediate.
