Learn-to-Swim
The award-winning Galter LifeCenter 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.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all participants aged 6 months and older.
Curriculums for the Learn-to-Swim program include:
Learn-to-Swim 1
- Entering/Exiting water safely
- Blowing bubbles with mouth and nose
- Submerging face while supported
- Floating on front and back without support
- Kicking on front and back while supported
- Pushing off bench to instructor with face in water
- Jumping into the pool with assistance
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.