Swim Lessons
The Romeoville Aquatic Center is proud to partner with the American Red Cross for our swim lesson curriculum. The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program teaches people how to be safe in, on or around water and to teach individuals of different ages and abilities how to swim. In a logical progression, the program covers the knowledge and skills needed for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers. The Swimming and Water Safety program is made up of the following courses.
Below has additional information about the swim lesson programs available and the levels within each program.
Parent & Child Aquatics (6 months - 3 years)
Preschool Aquatics (3-5 years)
Adult Swim Lessons (14+ years)
Private Swim Lessons
- Private Swim Lessons offered at the Romeoville Aquatic Center will follow the same curriculum as our group lessons but in a one-on-one setting.
- PRIVATE SWIM LESSON
MOBILE APP INFORMATION
General Information & Frequently Asked Questions
- All group swim lesson sessions have eight (8) classes that are 30-minutes each.
- Private swim lesson sessions include four (4) classes that are 30-minutes each.
- Swimming Attire: All swim lesson participants must wear swimsuits and should bring a towel for after class.
- Goggles: Goggles are not required but highly encouraged for swimmers in the Learn To Swim program. Goggles should not cover the nose, as we will be teaching breath control in the water.
- Swim Pants: Swimmers 2 years and under or regularly diapered must wear a facility approved swim pant. Swim pants must be plastic lined with elastic around the legs and waist (Huggies Swimmers, etc. are not facility approved swim pants). Swim pants can be purchased at the Romeoville Aquatic Center front desk.
- There are no make-up lessons available for those swimmers that need to miss a class.
- Advancement: Swimmers will complete an exit skills assessment on the 7 th day of their swim session. Instructors will notify participants if they have passed onto the next level and provide a progress report/certificate to swimmers on the last day of the session.
- How do I know what program to register my child for?
- Program selection is aged based. Water Babies (6 months-18 months) . Water Tots (18 months – 3 years) . Preschool Aquatics (3-5 years) . Learn to Swim (6-14 years) . Adult Swim Lessons (14+ years)
- How do I know what level to register my child for?
- Click the appropriate link below to look through a list of skills swimmers are required to be able to perform consistently to pass each level
If you are still struggling to determine your child’s appropriate swimming lesson level, don’t panic!
We offer free placement assessments for swimmers that are new to our program. This swim skill evaluation takes approximately 10-15 minutes and can help you determine what level is right for your child.
Please contact the Front Desk at 815-886-6296 to schedule your child's swim level placement assessment!
