SWIM LESSONS SAVE LIVES!
Your health and safety are our priority. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in effect, White Water Canyon cannot open on May 30. We are awaiting guidance from the Illinois Department of Health and the governor’s office to determine when and if opening is feasible. We will keep you informed of all updates as we receive these guidelines. Please watch our social media, this website and monthly emails for further information on the status of our swim lessons. Thank you for your understanding and patience!
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.
Private Swim Lessons: All ages
Adult Private Lessons: Age 16+
Star Babies: Age 6 months – 3 years
Star Tots: Age 4-5
Starfish Swim School: Age 6-12
Please note: in the event of inclement weather, classes may be cancelled.
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.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $95 R / $138 NR
PROGRAM # 216306
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Adult Private Swim
Adult private swim lessons for age 16+ are on a one-on-one basis. It’s never too late to learn to swim!
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $95 R / $138 NR
PROGRAM # 216103
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Starfish Swim School-Group Swim
Our Starfish Aquatics and Starfish Swim School is 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.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $95 R / $138 NR
PROGRAM # 216305
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Star Babies
Star Babies Aquatics 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, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. This program fosters a high comfort level and builds confidence while teaching parent safety information and techniques to help you orient your children in the water. Parent(s) will be in the water. Swim diapers are required under bathing suit.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee: $48 R / $68 NR
PROGRAM# 216101
AGE: 6 months – 3 years
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Star Tots
Children learn water safety, survival skills and foundational swimming concepts in a safe and fun environment. The parent’s participation in the water is based on your child’s ability and level assigned. Parents should always be prepared to enter the water, especially on the first day of class.
Location: Tinley Fitness
Fee: $50 R / $70 NR
PROGRAM #216105
AGE: 4-5
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Mermaid & Merman Clinics
Turn two feet into one tail at Mermaid University! This class will teach you to swim like a real mermaid! Learn to float, twirl, spin and swim safely. The class is 1 hour of instruction, 1 hour of exploration. An adult can swim with their child for free. We highly encourage parent/guardian participation. Swimmers must be comfortable under water and able to swim without assistance (Level 3). Tails are required – let us order
one for you! If you have already taken a previous class and want to take your tail for a spin, come join us for the last hour of any session for $5.
Location: White Water Canyon Water Park
Fee with tail: $57 R / $65 NR
Fee without tail: $35 R / $45 NR
*Fee for last hour of open swim: $5
PROGRAM # 216312
AGE: 6-14
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