General Swim Lessons are for participants who are looking to gain comfort in the water or improve their skills. Lessons are broken down into levels 1-6. Wave A focuses on levels 1-3 and Wave B focuses on levels 4-6. Participants should register for the level that best suits their child's skill level based on the descriptions below. Swimmers may be moved to a different level after the first day of the lesson based on their abilities.
Register OnlineIt’s never too early to introduce your child to the water. Simple games and movements will help your child adjust to the water and teach you ways to make sure your child develops into a ‘little fishy.’
Please Note: Parent must be in the water with the child. Only one parent per child, please.
Register OnlineTot swim lessons will introduce the children to an aquatic environment. Skills include water safety, supported front/back float, putting face in the water, blowing bubbles, arm circles, and assisted front/back kicks in a relaxed classroom format to help make learning fun. Swimmers repeat the tot level multiple times to develop their confidence, comfort level in the water and skills needed for level 1.
Register OnlineStroke clinic focuses on the four competitive strokes, racing starts and turns. Each class uses drills to learn, improve and correct stroke technique. This program is geared towards Sea Lion Swim Team members, but is open to all swimmers.
Register OnlinePrivate swim lessons allow the participant the opportunity to work with the swim instructor on a one-on-one basis. These lessons are ideal for people of all ages, but especially children or adults with a fear of the water. Private lessons are 30 minutes and participants move at their own pace. Some private lessons are scheduled to take place during normal open swim times.
Register OnlineSemi-private lessons are ideal for participants who desire a little extra attention from the instructor, but still wish to participate in a class setting. Classes are 40 minutes and have 2-3 participants grouped according to ability. Some semi-private lessons are scheduled to take place during normal open swim times.
Register OnlineSea Lion Aquatic Park Swim lessons are determined based on the impact Lisle’s weather has on the safety of our students and instructors. Cancellations will be made if thunder or lightning is spotted in the area, and under certain circumstances for rain in the area. Rain based cancellations are based on lifeguards’ ability to perform their job. Please check your email for program updates, or call the daily pool update number at 630-964-3410 ext. 2,2,2, at least 30-minutes prior to your lesson time for more information on cancellations for the day.
Sea Lion Aquatic Park Swim lessons are determined based on the impact Lisle’s weather has on the safety of our students and instructors. Cancellations may be made if the weather is below 68 degrees according to the National Weather Service. We understand that the weather may feel cold at or slightly below 68 degrees, but we will still attempt to hold lessons. Refunds will not be given if lessons are being held but you choose not to send your child due to weather related issues. In the event that the temperature falls too low and you are wondering if we will be holding lessons, we encourage you to check your email for program updates, or call the daily pool update number at 630-964-3410 ext. 2,2,2. This information will be updated each morning as well as throughout the morning if there are any changes to the original update.