Swim Academy

If your preferred class is full, register for the waitlist. Additional classes may be added 1-3 weeks prior to the session starting. Do not enroll in an alternate level or age group.
Participants cannot register for a specific instructor. Staffing assignments are not finalized until the start of the season.
Participants needing WDSRA inclusion support due to a disability must register at least two weeks in advance. Indicate the special need and inclusion request at the time of registration. If enrolling within two weeks, participation may be delayed until an aide can be secured by WDSRA.

Register based on age and skill level. Refer to the program description for skills by level. All skills should be mastered prior to advancing to a higher level.
Returning participants should refer to their progress report for the approved class. Swimmers often need to repeat a level to fully master all skills.
Swimmers will be evaluated during the first class and may be required to move up or down a level due to their skills and comfort in the water.
Siblings cannot be enrolled in the same class if they do not meet the age and skill requirements.

Participants should arrive in their swimsuit prior to the class start time and wait in the pool hallway for the instructor to take them to the pool deck.
Swimmers should bring a towel. Goggles and swim caps are not required but both are permitted.
For children who are not fully potty-trained, a swim diaper AND waterproof, plastic diaper cover worn over the swim diaper are required.
Parents, guardians, and siblings are not permitted on the pool deck or bleachers and may not assist in the pool. Family members can watch from the hallway only. For parent-tot classes, only one parent/guardian may participate in the class.
Class sizes vary based on age and skill level.

The instructor and supervisor do not need to be notified of absences. Classes begin as scheduled regardless of all swimmers being present.
Make-ups, credits, and refunds are not offered due to absences of any sort, including illness and vacation.

Refunds and credits are not offered after the second class.
If withdrawing prior to the second class, a prorated credit to the participant’s park district account for future weeks is available. If a pro-rated refund is preferred, a 10% service fee is applied. Previous dates, whether they were attended or not, are not credited or refunded.

Swim Academy Lessons