Build Confidence. Learn Skills. Be Water Safe.
Chamberlain Park Pool offers swim lessons designed to help children develop water safety, swimming skills, and confidence in the water.
Skill-Based Placement
Our swim lessons are based on swimming ability and skill level rather than age. If your child has participated in swim lessons at Chamberlain Park Pool in the past, we have records of the level they previously completed.
Every child learns at their own pace, and each swimmer will have different strengths and abilities. Our instructors and pool manager will evaluate each participant during the first two lessons and do their best to place and work with each child at the appropriate skill level.
Swim Lesson Registration Starts March 1
Morning Lessons
Monday-Thursday
Session I: June 14-June 24
Session II: July 5 – July 15
Session III: July 19 – July 29 10:00 am ONLY
Session IV: August 2-August 5 10:00 am ONLY
(1 Week Session $75.00/$85.00
Ages 5 & Up ONLY)
Ages 5 & Up: $90.00/$100.00 per session
10:00-10:40 am
10:50-11:30 am
Preschool Ages 3-4: $80.00/$90.00 per session
10:00-10:30 am
10:45-11:15 am
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Evening Lessons
Monday/Wednesday
Session I: June 7 – June 30
Session II: July 5 – July 28
Preschool Ages 3-4: $80.00/$90.00 per session
6:00 – 6:30 pm
Ages 5 & Up: $90.00/$100.00 per session
6:00 – 6:40 pm
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Parent/Tot
Ages: 6 months – 36 months
Time: 5:30-6:00 pm
When: TBD
Fees: $65.00 Resident /$75.00 Non-Resident
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Private Swim Lessons
Looking for one-on-one instruction? Private swim lessons provide individualized attention in a comfortable setting and are a great option for swimmers who benefit from personalized instruction.
Lesson Details
- Ages: 3–12
- Lesson Length: 30 minutes
- Resident Fee: $40 per lesson/per child
- Non-Resident Fee: $50 per lesson/per child
- Days: Monday–Thursday
- Regular Lesson Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
- Fridays: No private lessons
Other lesson times may be available based on instructor and pool availability.
Registration & Scheduling
Private swim lesson registration opens March 1. Full payment for all scheduled lessons is required before lessons begin. Once the pool opens for the season, your instructor will contact you to arrange your lesson dates and times based on availability. Register Here
Questions? Please contact Sandi at sandir@genoaparkdistrict.com.
Lesson & Weather Information
Swim lessons are held in cool and windy weather whenever conditions allow. Lessons are canceled only when severe weather or mechanical issues make it necessary. The pool water is maintained at an average temperature of 82°F, although water temperature may vary depending on weather and mechanical conditions.
Cancellations
If the Genoa Township Park District cancels a lesson, an email and Facebook post will be sent approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled lesson. We also use Remind to communicate lesson cancellations and important updates.
To join Swim Lesson Remind:
Text 81010 and enter @lessonsgpd
Make-Up Policy
- There are no make-up lessons for classes canceled by the Park District.
- If the Park District cancels a lesson, each child enrolled in the canceled lesson will receive pool day passes.
- Make-up lessons are not provided for illness, vacations, or missed classes.
If weather conditions are questionable and you are unsure whether your lesson will be held, please call 815-784-5612 no earlier than 30 minutes before your scheduled lesson.
Learn-to-Swim Levels
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
For beginners who are comfortable being in the water. Swimmers will learn the basic skills needed to become comfortable and independent in the water, including:
- Bobbing
- Going underwater
- Supported front and back floating
- Supported rolling from front to back and back to front
- Supported gliding
- Supported flutter kick
- Supported front crawl arms
- Jumping into the water
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Swimmers should already be able to float on their front and back and put their head underwater.
Swimmers will work on:
- Independent front and back floating
- Independent rolling from front to back and back to front
- Independent front and back glides
- Front crawl arms and kicks
- Back crawl arms and kicks
- Retrieving objects underwater
- Jumping into water over their head
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming the front stroke and swimming independently on their back.
Swimmers will work on:
- Gliding
- Freestyle with side breathing
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Dolphin kick
- Retrieving objects in deeper water
- Treading water
- Jumping into deep water
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Swimmers should already be able to swim the front crawl and back crawl for 25 yards.
Swimmers will work on:
- Rotary breathing
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Elementary backstroke
- Scissor kick and sidestroke
- Introduction to turning at the wall
- Treading water using a modified scissor kick