Learn-to-Swim

The award-winning Galter Life Center Learn-to-Swim program is designed for children 3-8 years old who have advanced through our Aquababies program and/or are ready to learn to swim independently in a group setting. The On-Deck Lead will keep you informed of your child’s progress and will address your needs.

Children must be able to perform all of the skills taught in the preceding Learn-to-Swim group before being allowed to participate in higher-level classes. In the Learn-to-Swim program children will start to learn basic independent skills and body movement in a safe and comfortable environment. The instructors are trained to implement the Galter Life Center aquatic standard and are also Red Cross certified. We provide a 4 to 1 student to instructor ratio and ensure safety by using tailored made standing platforms in the water.

There are five main levels in our Learn-to-Swim program based on the child’s current ability.

Registration Information

Member registration opens 2 weeks in advance of class date. Nonmember registration opens 1 week in advance. Registration will only be accepted under the child participant’s name. If your child does not have an active account, please call the Courtesy Desk at 773-878-9936, ext. 5660 for assistance.

Before your first class:
Download the Learn-to-Swim Policy and Liability waiver that must be signed on the first day of class. Please bring in completed to speed up the registration process.

Please take a moment to review our pool area and locker room rules for children and parents here>.