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SWIM LESSONS

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Class fees are listed as Member Pricing [M] / Non-Member Pricing [NM]
Learn how you can become a Member & receive 50% off program fees

 

INTERESTED IN COMPETITIVE SWIMMING?

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Learn to Swim Details

  • Learn to Swim lessons are held at the Aquatic Center unless otherwise noted. IP classes will be held at the Indoor Pool. Participants must have an Aquatic Center or Park District Membership to receive Member pricing for Swim Lessons at the Aquatic Center.
  • In the case of inclement weather:
    • Watch our website for updates under Closings & Cancellations
    • Classes will only be cancelled if thunder & lightning are present
    • Fridays may be a make-up day for cancelled classes (weather, staff & schedule permitting)
  • No Swimming Lessons held June 30 - July 5, 2025

 

Free Swim Lessons

SWIMMING LESSON EVALUATIONS

Attend a FREE swim skills evaluation and let us place your child in the proper swim level prior to the start of Summer Swim Lessons. Participants may show up at anytime during the schedule hours.
Evaluations are held at the Indoor Pool and will last 5-10 minutes.
Call Nathaniel at (309) 944-5695 for more information

May 27, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm  (Free)
May 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm  (Free)

 

Clownfish [with a Parent] #15001

A parent/child water exploration class that focuses on water enjoyment. The goal is to promote water safety & fun in the water with participant socialization to encourage a lifetime of aquatic activity. Ages: 6 mos - 3yrs

10:15 - 10:45 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($48 / $96)
Jun 16 - 26 ($48 / $96)
Jul 7 - 17 ($48 / $96)
Jul 21 - 31 ($48 / $96)

8:30 - 9:00 am | TU TH [IP]
Jun 3 - 19 ($36 / $72)
July 15 - 31 ($36 / $72)

9:15 - 9:45 am | SA
Jun 2 - 12 ($48 / $96)
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($48 / $96)

5:15 - 5:45 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($48 / $96)

Puddle jumpers [with or without a parent] #15002

Water exploration with or without a parent in the shallow end of the pool. Learn to float on your back, kick at the wall, hold your breath under water and other fun, water safe activities.
Ages: 3 yrs

11:00 - 11:30 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($48 / $96)
Jun 16 - 26 ($48 / $96)
Jul 7 - 17 ($48 / $96)
Jul 21 - 31 ($48 / $96)

6:15 - 6:45 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($48 / $96)

10:00 - 10:30 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($48 / $96)

Lake Explorers #15003

Lake Explorers will learn to enter & exit water independently using the steps or side, jump in assisted or independently, supported front & back floats, rhythmic bobbing on side and locomotion.
Classes held at the Indoor Pool combined with Ocean Explorers.
Ages: 4 yrs

11:15 - 11:45 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($48 / $96)
Jun 16 - 26 ($48 / $96)
Jul 7 - 17 ($48 / $96)
Jul 21 - 31 ($48 / $96)

9:00 - 9:30 am | TU TH [IP]
Jun 3 - 19 ($36 / $72)
Jul 15 - 31 ($36 / $72)

5:45 - 6:15 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($48 / $96)

8:45 - 9:15 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2  ($48 / $96)

Ocean Explorers #15004

Participants will master face floats and back floats, jumping into the pool and bobbing independently by the end of class. Classes held at the Indoor Pool combined with Lake Explorers.
Ages: 5 yrs

9:30 - 10:00 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($48 / $96)
Jun 16 - 26 ($48 / $96)
Jul 7 - 17 ($48 / $96)
Jul 21 - 31 ($48 / $96)

9:00 - 9:30 am | TU TH [IP]
Jun 3 - 19 ($36 / $72)
July 15 - 31 ($36 / $72)

5:30 - 6:00 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($48 / $96)

9:15 - 9:45 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($48 / $96)

Tadpole #15001

Class prerequisites: Must have passed Ocean Explorer or completed Kindergarten to take this class. Participants work on submerging face and back floats, add on kicks and rhythmic breathing.
Classes held at the Indoor Pool combined with Minnow.

10:15 - 11:00 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

11:00 - 11:45 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

6:15 - 7:00 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($72 / $144)

9:30 - 10:30 am | TU TH [IP]
Jun 3 - 19 ($72 / $144)
July 15 - 31 ($72 / $144)

9:45 - 10:30 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($72 / $144)

MINNOW #15001

Class prerequisites: Must have passed Tadpole to take this class.
Participants will work on skills to be able to swim 1/2 way across shallow end.
Classes held at the Indoor Pool combined with Tadpole.

9:30 - 10:15 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

10:15 - 11:00 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

5:30- 6:15 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($72 / $144)

9:00 - 9:45 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($72 / $144)

9:30 - 10:30 am | TU TH [IP]
Jun 3 - 19 ($72 / $144)
July 15 - 31 ($72 / $144)

Whales #15001

Class prerequisites: Must have passed Minnow to take this class.
Participants will work on skills to swim front and back crawl one width in shallow and deep water.

9:30 - 10:15 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

6:00 - 6:45 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($72 / $144)

9:45 - 10:30 | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($72 / $144)

Shark & Dolphin #15001

Class prerequisites: Must have passed Whales to take this class.
Participants will work on skills to swim front and back crawl one length.

10:30 - 11:15 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

5:30 - 6:15 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($72 / $144)

9:15 - 10:00 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($72 / $144)

Barracuda & Stingray, Marlin, Mariner, & S.E.A.L.S. #15001

Class prerequisites: Must have passed Dolphin to take this class. Must swim two lengths of front and back crawl, a width of sidestroke and breaststroke to move on to next class.

9:30 - 10:15 am | M - TH
Jun 2 - 12 ($72 / $144)
Jun 16 - 26 ($72 / $144)
Jul 7 - 17 ($72 / $144)
Jul 21 - 31 ($72 / $144)

6:15 - 7:00 pm | M
Jun 2 - Jul 28 ($72 / $144)

9:45 - 10:30 am | SA
Jun 7 - Aug 2 ($72 / $144)

 


SPECIALTY SWIM LESSONS

Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are one instructor to one student. Lessons are thirty minutes. 
FEE: $120 M / $240 NM

Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Semi-private swim lessons are one instructor to two or three students at similar swimming levels. Lessons are thirty minutes. 
FEE: $80 M / $160 NM

Special Swim

Special swim is a  great one-on-one course for participants with disabilities. Times & instructors will be assigned when participants register. 
FEE: $90 M / $180 NM

 

Lessons are for ages 3 and over. Call 309-944-5695 to schedule private, semi-private or special swims. Once requests are made, instructor & four ½ hour lesson times will be assigned. Specialty Swim Lessons will expire one year from the date of purchase & must be paid prior to the first lesson

Upcoming Events

June 14

OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT

Join us for a family friendly movie outdoors on the big screen at the Athletic Field.
Movies begin at Dusk.
FREE Admission & FREE Popcorn thanks to the Geneseo Foundation and Geneseo Park District Foundation

June 14

VINYASA FLOW YOGA

A guided, all-levels vinyasa class that links breath with movement in a fun and energizing flow. Expect to move, stretch, and reset while practicing outdoors in a beautiful park setting.

June 14

YOGA FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP

This workshop-style session breaks down the basics; from alignment and breath to key postures you'll see in most classes. Great for beginners or anyone wanting to refine their form and build confidence on the mat

All Upcoming Events