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Swim Schools

Junior Swim School | Ages 3 to 6 years

30 minutes

Designed for young swimmers who are beginning to explore the water on their own, Junior Swim School offers small-group lessons that build confidence and essential water safety skills. Through fun, engaging instruction and a low instructor-to-student ratio, swimmers learn key abilities such as breath control, floating and basic swimming techniques.

Swim School | Ages 5 to 12 years

40 minutes

Swim School classes provide a structured, skill-based progression for swimmers of all experience levels. Instructors guide participants through stroke techniques, lateral breathing, diving and essential water safety skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. With clearly defined levels and consistent feedback, swimmers advance at their own pace as they develop stronger technique and confidence. Whether a child is new to lessons or continuing their aquatic journey, Swim School offers a streamlined path toward becoming a capable, confident swimmer!

Beginner Teen Swim School | Ages 12 to 15 years

40 minutes

This class is specifically designed for beginner teens (ages 12–15) who have little to no experience in the water and are just starting their swimming journey. Our instructors focus on building confidence first—helping teens overcome fear, develop basic coordination in the water, and gain the skills needed to progress toward independent swimming. This is a great fit for teens who may feel out of place in younger swim school levels but still need true beginner instruction!

If your child can already swim independently, we strongly recommend exploring our competitive swim programs or private lessons to better match their abilities and continue skill development.

Refund Policy

Please check the class description for the last day to request a refund.

• • All refunds are subject to a $5 administrative service fee, except under the following circumstances: Request for refund is due to a satisfaction issue approved by the supervisor
  • Refund requests must be submitted at ahpd.org
  • Doctor’s note is submitted with request

Make-up Policy

In order to maintain the integrity of our classes regarding content, size, consistency and progression, we do not offer make-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sit on the pool deck and watch my child’s swim lesson?
Yes, we suggest parents/guardians sit on the provided bleachers/benches and stay away from the edge of the pool. If parent/guardian presence becomes a distraction to the class and instructor or Lesson Coordinator may ask you to sit elsewhere.

My child is 5 years old. Should I sign my child up for Junior Swim School or Swim School?
There is an age overlap for Junior Swim School and Swim School. There is no skill prerequisite or “test” for Swim School. Make your decision based on your child’s skill, comfort level and ability to follow directions.

*Please note although we strive to have consistency in instructors, we can not guarantee the same instructor every lesson

For any questions about the swim lesson programs- Contact Shanna Register

Pop-Up Private Swim Lessons

Options for preschool through adult.

• Designed so you can pick a specific teacher to make your child feel comfortable- either a boy or girl teacher. Or maybe you have a favorite teacher. (An amenity not possible with group swim lessons).
• Perfect for the young child who does not like a group environment for swim lessons.
• 30-minute swim lesson with private one-on-one attention. Accomplish a lot without the distraction of other kids in a group.
• Tell your instructor what you want to work on – or if you’re not sure, we will come up with a plan together. Some people sign their kids up with one goal in mind such as: eliminating fear water, going off diving board for the first time, afraid of water, or swim team strokes/skills/endurance/breathing tips.
• Great compliment to Muskies, Otters or Interpark Swim Team!
• Parents – put your name on the list for class code 85706 and sign up for that class code for Fall registration. We will email everyone who signs up for that code when instructors’ schedules begin to POP-UP on our registration portal.
• Residents | $45
• Non-residents | $68
• Semi-private pop-ups are also available for siblings. Please check the website for availability.

Keep checking back if you don’t find a time that works for you. We load more classes each week as we review our instructors’ personal availability. Private lessons cannot be booked farther in advanced of what’s available on the website.

ADULT PRIVATE LESSONS

We have an amazing adult instructor passionate about working with adults who want to learn how to swim for the first time  – (it’s never too late!!) – or for those who want to add swimming into their workout routine but don’t know where to start.

JEFF –Jeff has been a competitive swimmer since he was 8 years old and was on the swim team at Western Illinois University where he held individual records for 200 Backstroke and 400 Individual Medley. While Jeff is not currently competing in Masters swim meets, he did swim the Illinois Masters State meet in 2022 where he scored more points than anyone else in his 55- to 59-year-old age group. After retiring from his job in 2020 Jeff began swimming three mornings a week at the park district open adult swim where he found he loves to help adult swimmers of any level learn to improve their stroke techniques, knowing that small changes can make a huge difference. Alternately, for those with a fear of water, Jeff can help you conquer that fear and begin enjoying the water as he has his whole life.

To reserve a private swim lesson – contact Shanna Register.

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Questions about Diving Lessons? Contact Melissa with Windy City Diving.

Windy City Diving requires AAU Diving Athlete membership. This membership is $20 and can be obtained online at AAU Diving. Please bring proof of your AAU Diving registration to your first class.

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Prerequisites
Level 1 diving will teach the foundation of diving from the diving board. Participants will learn the front hurdle, front jumps in different positions, front dive, back press and jump, back fall in entry, and introduce front flip from the side of the pool.
All participants should be able to jump from the diving board and swim 20 yards unassisted. There is no swim instructor in the diving class, so participants should be very confident in the deep water. Participants should also be able to do a head first dive from the side of the pool.

Level 2 diving builds on the foundation taught in level 1 diving. This class will continue to strengthen and fine tune the skills taught in level 1. Level 2 will progress to learning front flip, back dive with a jump, back flip, and inward dive.
All participants should have participated in level 1 diving and have approval from the instructor to move to the level 2.

If you have previous diving experience, but have not participated in Windy City Diving’s level 1 class contact Melissa for individual questions regarding the prerequisite. Melissa@windycitydiving.com

Level 3 diving is a competitive diving team. We will continue to build on skills from level 1 and 2 diving and introduce higher level dives. This group will also have the opportunity to participate in local competitions. Divers should be recommended by Windy City instructors to advance from level 2. If this is your first experience with Windy City Diving, but you have previous diving experience contact Melissa to see where you will best fit into our program. Melissa@windycitydiving.com

Anyone participating in a Windy City Diving class will require an AAU Diving membership to participate.

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REFUNDS

• Each class code has a specific refund deadline date. The refund deadline date will be noted in the class description when you sign up. The refund deadline date will also be on your receipt.

MAKE-UP POLICY

There are no make-ups or pro-rated refunds for missed classes.

Ages 9 to 14 – Youth Water Polo (Year Round)

Water Polo is an exciting team sport to watch and even more exciting to play.  You will learn the basics of the game, run drills, and scrimmage.

During the school year we offer an instructional program that meets once a week on Sundays at ARC.

This Summer Water Polo will be offered at both Pioneer and Frontier pool.

Frontier players will practice skills, drills and more for an hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pioneer players will practice for 1 hour on Monday and Wednesdays. On Fridays both teams will participate in an hour long coach- guided scrimmage, at Pioneer Pool from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. For questions regarding water polo, please contact Ila Nathanson, Aquatic Supervisor.

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The Arlington Heights Park District offers competitive swim teams year-round for every level of competitive swimmer.

Arlington Muskies | Ages 6-18

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Deep Water		A full-body workout in the deep end using the buoyancy and resistance of water to build strength, endurance, and core stability—with zero impact on your joints. Buoyancy belts are available for added comfort and support.
Deep Water Running		Experience a low-impact, high-intensity workout suspended in the deep end of the pool. Using buoyancy belts (provided), you’ll stay afloat while running through water-based drills that build endurance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness—all without joint strain.
Shallow Water		Enjoy a refreshing, full-body workout in the shallow end of the pool. This class combines cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises using the natural resistance of water to tone muscles and improve endurance—while keeping it easy on the joints.
Warm Water		Move with ease in the comfort of warm, shallow water. This gentle yet effective class uses water’s natural resistance to improve strength, flexibility, and circulation while reducing stress on the joints—perfect for all fitness levels.

• An Annual ARC SplashPass or PlusPass is required. Aqua Fitness classes are not included in a Summer only SplashPass.

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