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2024 Swim Lessons
The WSSC offers swim lessons to children 3 years old and older.
You must be a member of the Western Springs pool to participate in swim lessons.
Lessons missed due to weather will be made up on Friday of each session.
2024 SCHEDULE
LESSON TIMES
Session 1: June 17th to June 27th
Session 2: July 8th to July 19th
Session 3: July 22nd to August 1st
9:30 to 10:05 am
10:20 to 10:55 am
$75 per session
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
Your swimmer will be placed into a level the first day of the swim session. Each swimmer will be evaluated and placed accordingly. Swimmer are able to move levels through the course of the two week session.
White Group
Listen and Follow Directions
Unassisted submersion for 5 seconds while blowing nose bubbles
Assisted Front/Back Floats with head in proper position.
Red Group
Primary Skills:
Introduces unsupported floating with kicks, rhythmic breathing, elementary freestyle, backstroke orientation, holding breath underwater and more.
Yellow Group
Stroke Readiness:
Includes improving skill competency, deep-water work, including elementary backstroke, treading water and proficient freestyle arm and leg movements.
Blue Group
Stroke Development:
Provides a solid reinforcement of the foundation strokes. Breaststroke is introduced along with basic diving.
Green Group
Stroke Refinement & Efficiency:
Includes a review of backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Butterfly and surface dives are introduced. This level is a good preparation for children interested in joining the swim team.