ABOUT US
What Makes Chicago Swim School
Stand Out From the Others
At Chicago Swim School, we are dedicated to preventing drowning by teaching children and their families to be safer around all types of water. Every progression step has a specific safety skill built in from our StarBaby program thru our most advanced technique level. Additional steps are included to educate parents on practices to create a safer swim experience for their whole family. Integrated character development lessons, a cornerstone of our process, makes us unique among all children’s programs. We want students to not only learn to swim but to feel confident throughout the learning process. Making agreements with students to help develop responsibility and accountability builds their self-esteem and keeps them engaged.
ABOUT US
What it Could Mean For Your Child
At Chicago Swim School, progress is so important that we guarantee it! Our INDUSTRY LEADING guarantee is that students, in StarKids group classes, will achieve a new skill between 3-5 hours of instruction or get additional lessons for free. In this range, lower ability levels, which are less technique intensive, require less time. The higher levels, which are more technique intensive, may require a little more time.
If your swimmer hasn’t achieved a new skill in the designated time frame, they will be automatically evaluated by a deck leader to determine what additional steps can be taken to ensure progress. The deck leader will then discuss your student’s progression, develop a more enhanced plan, and offer a free progress guarantee lesson.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our Program Levels
From the front desk to the pool, we get to know both our students and their families so challenges can be addressed and victories celebrated. At Chicago Swim School, our goal is that every student feels like a star. What is the result? Families are safer around all types of water! Students complete the program confident in and out of the pool, with memories to last a lifetime.
StarBaby
Our Starbaby Beginner level introduces parents and students between the ages of 4 months and 3 years old to the basics of swimming and water safety. We teach skills in a fun, song and game filled atmosphere so students feel comfortable and learn to enjoy the water in a safe way!
White
This student is a beginner, probably a little nervous, and has little swimming experience. They will work on becoming more confident and relaxed in the water on their front and back, while aiming toward total body submersion.
Red
The StarBaby program introduces parents and students between the ages of 4 months and 2.5 years old to the basics of swimming and water safety. We teach skills in a fun, song filled atmosphere so students feel comfortable and learn to enjoy the water in a safe way! There are 3 StarBaby levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Pink
This student is able to float, with ease, on their front and back for 5-10 seconds. They will work at mastering rollover breathing and floating.
Aqua
This student is able to swim, with ease, on their stomach at least 20 feet. They will work on developing side kicking and a beginning foundation for Freestyle and Backstroke.
Blue
The StarBaby program introduces parents and students between the ages of 4 months and 2.5 years old to the basics of swimming and water safety. We teach skills in a fun, song filled atmosphere so students feel comfortable and learn to enjoy the water in a safe way! There are 3 StarBaby levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Green
This student is able to swim “Single-Switch” Freestyle and Backstroke at least 40ft with efficient technique. They will work at building endurance and develop a full Freestyle and Backstroke with good body position throughout the stroke.
Purple
This student is able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke, with good technique, for at least 60 feet. They will work at developing the foundation and stroke coordination for Butterfly and Breaststroke and increasing endurance for Freestyle and Backstroke.
Silver
This student is able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke, with good technique, for at least 50 yards and is has proper stroke coordination for Butterfly and Breaststroke. They will work at building endurance for Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke as well as an introduction to additional competitive skills.
Black
This student is able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke, with good technique, for 75 yards, and is able to swim Butterfly and Breaststroke, with good technique, for at least 25 yards. They will work on increasing stroke endurance culminating in swimming a 160 yard Individual Medley (40yds each of Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle)
QUESTIONS?
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our classes, need assistance with enrollment, or just want to learn more about our swim programs, our friendly team is here to help. Reach out to us by phone, email, or using the contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Your feedback and inquiries are important to us, and we’re dedicated to providing you with the best swimming experience. Let’s make a splash together!