When summer ends, your swim lessons don’t have to! Water safety skills are important to work on all year long. Keep that momentum going throughout the school year with indoor swim lessons. These facilities all offer indoor swim classes starting at about 6 months old, with some companies starting as early as 3 months old.
Splash on into these pools for indoor swimming lessons near you!
This article is sponsored by Big Blue Swim School in Glendale Heights and Foss Swim School in Western Springs.
Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Glendale Heights
145 W Army Trail Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 592-2583
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Big Blue Swim School Glendale Heights offers weekly, year-round 30 to 45-minute swim lessons for children beginning at just three months old, seven days a week. Level-appropriate, engaging lessons are led by professional instructors. Big Blue sets itself apart from other swim schools with 90-degree, ultra-clean water, a comfortable viewing area to watch swimmers, plenty of private changing rooms, fall-proof, anti-microbial flooring throughout the facility, free Wi-Fi and ample parking.
With its people-first approach, Big Blue prioritizes its families by providing first-class, personalized service to all. No membership fee is required, allowing for premium flexibility based on your family’s schedules. Additionally, Big Blue’s mobile app allows parents to conveniently schedule and coordinate classes for multiple kids simultaneously and track their swimming progress.
Foss Swim School
Foss Swim School
4700 Gilbert Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
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At Foss Swim School, we teach swim lessons for a lifetime of confidence around the water. With decades of proven success, our unique Swim Path® curriculum breaks down swim skills into small, manageable steps, ensuring every student builds confidence and mastery at their own pace.
Our highly trained and passionate adult teachers create a positive and engaging environment, fostering a love for swimming while emphasizing the importance of water safety skills. We hand-pick teachers who are outgoing, love working with kids, and are driven to help our students succeed!
Our state-of-the-art facilities feature ultra-clean 91-degree pools, private changing rooms, heated floors, and the highest standards of comfort and safety. We are committed to making learning to swim fun, rewarding, and safe.
FOSS offers once-a-week swim lessons for students starting at 6 months, as well as Swim Camps and private lessons.
Learn more about FOSS: Skills for a lifetime of confidence – Foss Swim School
Indoor Swim Lessons in the West Suburbs
DuPage Swimming Center (Aurora)
520 N Oakhurst Drive
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 692-1500
Bear Paddle Swim School
Locations in Aurora, Orland Park, Woodridge, and more
Lessons begin at 6 months old.
Bolingbrook Park District
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-1777
Group and semi-private lessons begin at 3 months old. Adult lessons available.
Five Seasons Family Sports Club
6901 S Madison Street
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 570-5200
Goldfish Swim School
Locations in Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Plainfield, St. Charles, Algonquin, Mundelein, Evanston, Park Ridge, and Northbrook
Lessons begin at 4 months old. Swim team also available
LifeTime Fitness
Locations in Burr Ridge, Bloomingdale, Oak Brook, Warrenville, Orland Park, Romeoville, Vernon Hills, Northbrook, Old Orchard, Schaumburg, and Warrenville
Group or private lessons begin at 4 months old. Swim team and adult classes available
British Swim School
Locations in Carol Stream, Naperville, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Villa Park, and more
Group and private lessons starting at 3 month old.
Foss Swim School
Locations serving Chicago, Bolingbrook, Western Springs, and more.
Lessons begin at 6 months of age.
Good Samaritan Wellness Center
3551 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 275-2640
Group lessons begin at 6 months old. Semi-private and private lessons also available.
Indian Boundary YMCA
711 59th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 968-8400
Private and group lessons begin at 6 months old. Adult lessons also available.
Elmhurst YMCA
211 W. First Street
Elmhurst, IL, 60126
(630) 834-9200
Private and group lessons begin at 6 months old. Adult lessons also available.
CAST Water Safety Foundation
7630 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
Resource to find self-rescue lessons.
B.R. Ryall YMCA
49 Deicke Drive
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-0100
Private and group lessons begin at 6 months old. Adult lessons also available.
The Greater La Grange Area YMCA
1100 E 31st Street
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-7600
Private and group lessons begin at 6 months old. Adult lessons also available.
Max Aquatics
4751 S. Vernon Avenue
McCook, IL 60525
(708) 580-6550
Lessons begin at 6 months old. Swim club and adult lessons are available.
Fry YMCA
2120 W. 95th Street
Naperville, IL, 60564
(630) 904-9595
Private and group lessons begin at 6 months old. Adult lessons also available.
Oak Brook Family Aquatic Center
1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 645-9581
Parent/child lessons begin at 9 months old.
FMC Natatorium
275 Plaza Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 537-1188
Swim lessons starting at 6 months old. Private lessons for ages 4+. Swim team and adult lessons also available.
Superior Training
7580 S. Quincy Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3254
Group or private lessons begin at 6 months old. Swim team and adult lessons also available.
Indoor Swim Lessons in the Northwest Suburbs
Goldfish Swim School
Locations in Algonquin, St. Charles, Mundelein, Evanston, Park Ridge, Northbrook, and more
Lessons begin at 4 months old. Swim team also available.
Bear Paddle Swim School
Locations in Aurora, Bloomingdale, Lake in the Hills, Niles, Orland Park, Woodridge, and more
Lessons begin at 6 months old.
Foss Swim School
Locations serving Elmwood Park, Glenview, Libertyville, Niles, South Barrington, Highland Park, and more
Lessons begin at 6 months of age.
Pro Swim Academy
681 Meacham Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Locally owned indoor swim school with classes for ages 3 months and up.
Big Blue Swim School
Locations in Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Glendale Heights, Niles, and more
Weekly, year-round 30-45 minute lessons for children beginning at 3 months old.
British Swim School
Locations in Arlington Heights, Glendale Heights, South Elgin, Skokie, Vernon Hills, and more
Group and private lessons starting at 3 month old.
Centre of Elgin
100 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 531-7030
Group swim lessons for ages 3 months and up.
Campanelli YMCA Aquatics
300 West Wise Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 891-9622
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