Learn to Swim Programs

2024 Spring Developmental Stroke Registration Date: Tuesday, February 27th @ 9:00 AM

2024 Spring Group Lesson Registration Date: Wednesday, February 28th @ 9:00 AM

In the event a lesson is sold out, you will see the option to join the waitlist next to the time slot. We are actively working this waitlist.

FMC Learn to Swim Program

The FMC Learn to Swim Program is offered to swimmers of all abilities to learn fundamental stroke techniques and water safety. We provide instruction for swimmers' ages 4-12 with lifelong swim skills and teach the importance of being safe, but also having fun in the water.

Our program consists of 5 levels that are designed to improve your child’s swimming skills. Students' progress through the levels at their own pace mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Click on each level to read about the goals.

Every student will learn skills at different rates. You should never look at another child and wonder why your child is not learning at the same pace as others. Swimming is a skill that takes time, patience, and plenty of practice. Therefore, children will be evaluated regularly to determine if they have mastered the skills required in conjunction with a particular class level. Instructors will promote children to the next level when they believe they are ready. Our group lessons are recommended for children and toddlers ages 4 and older.

Once they jump in, the skills begin!

Level 1

Level 1 is a beginner level class for students with no swim experience. Swimmers will learn basic safety skills, submerging under water with and without goggles and back float.

To complete level 1 swimmers should be able to submerge under water with and without goggles and float on their back for 5 seconds.

Level 2

Level 2 swimmers will learn body position, streamline, independence in the water, and straight leg kicking.

Swimmers can advance to the next level once they show independence in the water, correct body position, straight leg kicks, and unassisted streamline kicking front and back.

Level 3

Level 3 builds on skills introduced in level 2, roll from front to back and back to front, begin freestyle arms, and begin backstroke arms.

To advance to the next level, swimmers need to swim freestyle and backstroke independently.

Level 4

Level 4 swimmers will learn freestyle stroke development with side breathing, backstroke development and introduction to starts and turns.

Swimmers can advance to the next level once they can complete 50-yard freestyle with correct side breathing, 25-yard backstroke, 25-yard dolphin kick, and a kneeling dive.

Level 5

Level 5 builds on skills in level 4, introduction to butterfly and breaststroke, starts/ turns, and standing dive. Swimmers will refine all four competitive strokes, build endurance, learn swim vocab and proper lane etiquette. To complete the Learn to Swim Program, swimmers need to be able to dive into the pool and swim all four strokes efficiently.

What's next?

Swimmers who graduate from the Learn to Swim Program can register for the Developmental Stroke and Endurance class. This class is a great bridge from the Learn to Swim Program to swim team training.

Have questions? Please learn more in our Group Swim Lesson FAQs

Who is a Westmont Park District Resident?

Only residents living within the Westmont Park District taxing boundaries are considered to be Westmont Park District Residents and are eligible for the discount. Individuals owning a business or working within the Park District boundaries are not eligible for the discount.
Members may be asked to provide documentation of residency.

You can check your residency by clicking here. If you have questions or are unsure, please give us a call at 630-537-1188.
*Persons failing to indicate accurate residency status will be automatically charged the non-resident rate.

Once you select your dates and move to cart, payment is required to guarantee your spot. You will receive an email confirming dates and purchase.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, you have not completed your purchase. Please make sure you put your swimmer's name/age/level in the space provided.

Please select only those dates that you know you can attend.

All lessons are non-refundable, and we do not offer any make-up lessons. Any changes that are requested after payment is made and prior to the class will incur a $10 administrative fee. Any changes to a session will incur a $10 administrative fee per class.

Age policy, our group lessons are designed for children 4 - 12 year-olds.