SWIM LESSONS SAVE LIVES!

Tinley Fitness offers group and private swim lessons all year long, while White Water Canyon Water Park offers lessons in the summer. Private swim lessons are open to all ages, and group swim lessons are available for children based on age group.  Click the program name to go to register!

Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are 1-on-1 for all ages and abilities. It’s never too late to learn how to swim or gain that competitive edge over your fellow swim team member.  Online registration is not permitted for this program.  Please visit  Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center to register.

Fee:  $98 R / $140 NR
Program #216306A
Age: 6 mo to Adult

Starfish Swim School-Group Swim

Our Starfish Aquatics and Starfish Swim School are unlike anything offered at other facilities.  Students move through levels at their own pace, mastering skills before advancing. All levels include basic water safety and helping in an emergency.  On the first day, abilities are assessed and students are placed in an appropriate group.

Fee: $75 R / $100 NR
Age: 6 – 12

Star Babies

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years. Star Babies helps young children get ready to swim by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary swimming skills. The design of this program is to foster a high comfort level and build confidence while having fun. Parent/Guardian must be in the water with child at all times. Swim diapers are required under bathing suit.

Age: 6 mo. – 3 / With an adult in the water at all times with child; adult must wear a face mask!

Star Tots

Do you have a preschooler who loves the water but is not quite ready for the Starfish Swim School program? Then Star Tots is for you! This Starfish Swim School program is designed for ages 4 and 5. Your child learns water safety, survival skills and foundational swimming concepts in a safe and fun environment. Parents must be prepared to be in the water for the first few classes. Swim diapers are required under bathing suit if needed.

Fee: $50 R / $70 NR
Age: 4-5*
*Guardian should be prepared to be in the water for the first few classes.

Adult Private Lessons

Adult private swim lessons are offered on a 1-to-1 basis for ages 16+. It’s never too late to learn how to swim or gain that competitive edge. Please note: In the event ofinclement weather classes may be cancelled. The Instructors will schedule a make-up date at a mutually agreed upon time. There are no make-ups for illness or vacations.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $98 R / $140 NR

Beginning Junior Life Guarding Skills

This class is geared towards young teens interested in becoming a lifeguard. In this class, we introduce the skills taught in the lifeguard training program including CPR, First Aid, how to identify potential hazards in the aquatic environment and aquatic safety issues. On July 9, beginner junior lifeguards have a chance to shadow Park District lifeguards to gain a better understanding of the diligence and commitment required to be a successful lifeguard. Bring a towel and lock to store your things in the locker room. Fee includes a Junior Life Guard T-shirt.

Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $84 R / $100 NR

Advanced Junior Life Guarding Skills

In the second level of Junior Life Guarding students review skills acquired in the beginner course and work towards refining and using these skills in simulated water rescues. Participants work on completing swim requirements needed to take any certified Lifeguard course. Junior lifeguards again have the opportunity to shadow Park District Lifeguards. All participants must have completed the beginner program to be enrolled in this course.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $84 R / $100 NR

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