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Swimming and Diving Lessons – Summer 2023
LOCATION
Centennial Aquatic Center
at the Centennial Recreation Complex
2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091
PHONE NO.
POINT OF CONTACT
Sayre Froelich
Aquatics/Ice Supervisor
PHONE
Summer Swimming and Diving
To register, click on the class title to enter our Registration Portal for specific date, time and fee information.
Notes about swim lessons
- Recommendations for when you’re registering for lessons: group swim lesson registration should be completed initially by age: 3–5 (Preschool) or 5–12 (Grade K and up), then by ability level. If your child hasn’t been swimming during the off season, register for the level they finished the season last year, the first session. This will give them a chance to (no pun intended) get their feet wet again, and muscle memory to kick in. Please register the child for the level they are at, not at the level you’d like them to be. Doing this will help create a positive learning environment and appropriate instruction for participants.
- Private Swim Lessons: All private swim lesson requests must be made through the Private Lesson Request form. Once submitted, a head swim lesson instructor will be in touch with more details and to work with you to set up your first lessons. When completing the form, please provide up-to-date contact information. The instructor will leave one voicemail and send one email to the listed information. A proof of payment must be presented prior to lessons taking place. If a package of lessons were paid for, the instructor will denote and keep track, letting you know when all lessons have been used.
- Goggles or No Goggles? We recommend NO goggles for level 1 and level 2 swimmers. Becoming dependent on goggles will not help your child adapt and feel comfortable in water as they grow older. Goggles are also not allowed on our diving boards or slides. We want your child’s first experience going off the diving board to be positive and feel familiar underwater. Oftentimes, the child who panics after going off the diving board for the first time has never felt the sensation of being underwater without goggles.
- Rainy Day Procedure: Lessons will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (thunder or lightning), call the pool office no earlier than 30 minutes prior to your lesson to check for rain-outs/cancellations. Please DO NOT call any sooner, as weather conditions change from hour to hour. If a class is cancelled, a make-up will be scheduled the Friday of that week. One [1] make-up date will be given out per rain-out. Students who are unable to make up a rain-out in another class unless specifically approved by the Head Swim Lesson Instructors or Aquatics Coordinator ahead of time. Our best effort will be made to accommodate your request; however, it is not guaranteed as it depends on class availability.
- Make-Up Policy: For Group Lessons, one [1] make-up is allowed per session. The make-up must be completed during the current session and before the last week of the session, absolutely no exceptions. Advance notice must be given via email to sfroelich@wilpark.org if a lesson will be missed. Make-up lessons are not permitted for a forgotten lesson or a lesson that has already taken place before we receive notification. Prorated rates will not be issued for missed lessons.
- Cancellation/Refund Policy: Group Lessons – Under two weeks of a session’s start date, we will refund your fee paid, less a 10% surcharge, up to a maximum of $75. After the start of a session, a prorated refund for the remaining classes will be issued, less a 10% surcharge with no maximum limit. This policy is strictly enforced to allow appropriate lesson preparations. With a few exceptions (such as illness with a doctor’s note) full refunds will not be given. Your understanding is deeply appreciated. Refund requests will need to be approved by the Aquatics and Ice Supervisor or the Aquatics Coodinator. Private Lessons – All lessons must be paid for prior to instruction being given. If a lesson has been scheduled and the participant gives, at least, 24 hours notice of cancellation, there will be no charge. If a lesson does not show up, nor at least, 24 hours notice given, the cost of the lesson will be charged.
Swim Instruction
The Wilmette Park District Swimming and Water Safety program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed. Note: We may cancel or combine classes based on enrollment.
The Wilmette Park District Swimming and Water Safety program will help your child develop a comfort level around water and readiness for learning to swim. This is a one-on-one learning experience for the parent and child. Water enjoyment is foremost. Structure is kept to a minimum. The goals of this aquatics program are to promote the following: water safety and practices; aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills; fun and enjoyment in the water; socialization; parent involvement and preparation for a lifetime of aquatic activity.
Age 6 months-3 years
M/W 6/12-6/21
Tu/Th 6/13-6/22
M/W 6/26-7/7
Tu/Th 6/27-7/6
M/W 7/10-7/19
Tu/Th 7/11-7/20
M/W 7/24-8/2
Tu/Th 7/25-8/3
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays)
6/18-8/6 (Sundays)
LEVEL 1+2 SWIMMING
This level familiarizes young swimmers with the aquatic environment and focuses on supported floating, water entry and exit, and beginning kicking and arms.
Unsupported floating with kicks and arms are the primary skills you will learn at this level. There is also an emphasis on fundamental locomotion skills used in the front and back crawl.
Age 3-5
M-F:
6/12-6/22
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
6/18- 8/6 (Sundays Only)
Age 5-13
M-F:
6/12-6/22
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
6/18-8/6 (Sundays Only)
LEVEL 3+4 SWIMMING
Improving previous skills and breath control are emphasized at this level. New skills include elementary backstroke, introduction to diving, and treading water.
New strokes include breaststroke, sidestroke, and the introduction of competitive turns. The students will increase their confidence with the knowledge of all of the basic strokes.
Age 3-5
6/12-6/22
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/18- 8/6 (Sundays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
Age 5-13
6/12-6/22
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/18-8/6 (Sundays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
LEVEL 5-7 SWIMMING
A review of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Introduction of butterfly stroke and springboard diving safety.
Continued review of all strokes with introduction of flip turn for front crawl is the objective of this level. Pike and tuck surface dive introduced.
Continued review of all strokes and turns. Tread water five minutes, retrieve diving brick, springboard front dive in tuck and pike position, and introduction of back stroke flip turn.
Age 5-13
6/12-6/22
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/20
7/24-8/3
6/18-8/6 (Sundays only)
Diving Instruction
Class prerequisites and goals: Little to no experience, water safe, able to listen and follow directions. Goals: Three-step approach/hurdle and jump into the water on 1 meter board, back jump on 1 meter board, front dive on 1 meter board, back dive on 1 meter board, inward dive on 1 meter board, front somersault on 1 meter board, front jump on 3 meter board, back jump on 3 meter board, front line-up on 3 meter board. Enrollment is limited to 10 in each class. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed.
Age 7-14
6/19-6/23(one week)
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays Only)
6/18-8/6 (Sundays Only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
8/7-8/11 (one week)
Class prerequisites: Limited experience, ability to perform the dives listed as goals for the Beginning Diving I class. Goals: Reverse dive on 1 meter board, front 1 1/2 on 1 meter board, back somersault on 1 meter board, reverse somersault on 1 meter board, inward somersault on 1 meter board, back line-up on 3 meter board, front dive on 3 meter board, and inward dive on 3 meter board. Enrollment is limited to 10 in each class. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed.
Age 7-14
6/19-6/23 (one week)
6/17- 8/5 (Saturdays only)
6/18-8/6 (Sundays only)
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/21
7/24-8/4
8/7-8/11 (one week)
Class prerequisites: Previous experience, ability to perform the dives listed as goals for the Beginning Diving II Class. Goals: Add basic dives in several different positions, add twisting dives, add more 3 meter dives, and improve entries into the water in all directions. Enrollment is limited to 10 in each class. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed..
Age 7-25
6/12-6/22
6/26-7/7
7/10-7/20
7/24-8/3
Water Fitness
Age 16 & up
Fluid Running® is a deep water fitness class that provides all the benefits of running on land, without any impact. It’s a phenomenal full body workout! The benefits include:
- Burns up to 40% more calories than running on land
- You don’t need to be a runner
- Strengthens legs, core and arms
- Improves cardiovascular fitness
- Zero impact
- It’s enjoyable!
These high-energy, music-backed, workouts are broadcast via speaker, and are supported by a Certified Fluid Running Facilitator, to make sure everyone gets the most out of their workout. Participants should be comfortable in the deep water and capable of swimming from the middle of the pool to the wall. Register for the full session, or daily drop ins. Please note: drop-in registration opens 24 hours before each class.
6/13-8/20
Tuesday or Thursday evenings; Wednesday or Sunday mornings
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