
Swim Lessons Overview
Swim Lessons at The Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club follow the American Red Cross model which offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program. Children learn to swim skillfully and safely as well as think and act safely in, on and around water. The lessons are based on a logical progression - acclimating children to the water to all four competitive strokes - and give participants a positive learning experience. Parents do not need to be in the pool with their children during lessons.
Downers Grove Swim and Racquet keeps class sizes small so children will get the maximum attention from their instructor. The children are tested on the first day of class and assigned to a group where they will stay until all skills at that level have been mastered. Swim Lesson Coordinators assess skills and children are promoted to the next level when needed.
PLEASE NOTE: SWIM LESSONS ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE POOL ONLY.
Lessons and costs will be determined at a future date in 2021.
2020 Swim Lesson Cost:
$30 per week (TBD)
Make-Up Lesson Weeks:
All lessons will be held rain or shine unless air temperature is below 68 degrees according to weather.com and/or severe weather (thunderstorms, etc.). When a lesson is cancelled, the following weeks are used for make-up dates: June 29 - July 3 or August 3-7. Please be prepared to attend a make-up session on the same weekday of the make-up week. Unfortunately, DGSRC cannot accommodate missed lessons due to personal reasons (vacation, etc.).
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are available upon request and are a great way to improve your child’s abilities in the water. Private lessons are scheduled with the instructor and are dependent on the swimmer's and instructor's availability. Please see the front desk to register your child or email dgsrc@dgsrc.net. Private lessons are $25 per hour.
Diving Lessons - TBD in 2021
Max of 10 participants and $35 per week. Registration for the program is through the self-service portal.