Learn to swim with the Chicago Park District!
Ages: 6 and up
Participants will be introduced to aquatic activities through water exploration. Individuals will learn basic swimming techniques, advanced breathing techniques and mechanics of the four basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke). Participants will be grouped according to skill level.
Note: Due to a high demand, some locations may have to limit the number of classes a participant can register for. Please contact your location before registering for more than one Learn to Swim class in the same session.
FIRST YOUTH SESSION IS FREE!
The first session (10 weeks) of Learn to Swim classes for ages 6-17 is free, when using coupon code FIRSTFREE. Every Chicago child can take this introductory swimming course once for free using the coupon code. After the coupon code is used, fees will apply for Learn to Swim classes in subsequent sessions, or an additional class in the same session*. The coupon code can be used when registering online or in-person at the parks.
* This fee can be waived for families who qualify.
WINTER 2024 PROGRAMS
Spots are available in many of our Learn to Swim programs. Click on the button below to register now.
Most winter programs run January 8 - March 24, 2024.
REGISTER FOR LEARN TO SWIM Classes