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. If you have any questions or concerns on what level your child should participate in, please contact the Aquatics Department at glcaquaticsinfo@schosp.org.

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.

Curriculums for the Learn-to-Swim program include:

 Learn-to-Swim 3

• Streamlining on front and back while supported
• Performing the front crawl for 5 yards
• Introduction to lateral breathing
• Performing the backstroke for 5 yards
• Performing the elementary backstroke with arms and legs while supported

 For your reference:

• Class is held in the East Pool
• Class size is 4 participants to 1 instructor.
• Participants are allowed no more than two observers on deck. Each parent-child participant is allowed one free make-up class per session. Make up classes are held in the week following the end of the regular class schedule, at the same time and day as your current class.