RECREATIONAL AQUATIC PATHWAY PROGRAMS
All of the intentional steps taken to curate our aquatics programming are done with you in mind. We have the intention of engaging our aquatics community with opportunities tailored to our members’ interests and needs. These opportunities include leadership roles, recreational sports and games, aquatic conditioning, and diving skills. These new programs are the next step after swim lessons in the Aquatic Pathway to give young swimmers a lifetime of a healthy, respectful, safe, loving and most importantly fun relationships with water.
AQUATIC CONDITIONING
Focuses on continuing to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. This would be great for a swimmer considering trying out for Swim Team, to support the transition from swim lesson style of swimming to how a competitive swim team practice will be. This program is also great for competitive swimmers that may want to focus on specific stroke development.
ENDURANCE, SPORTS, AND GAMES
This program will continue to build endurance on all major competitive strokes and encourages aquatic sports and games as part of a healthy lifestyle. If your child is looking for a fun exciting option after competing in swim lessons, this would be a great option!
INTRODUCTION TO DIVING
Focuses on teaching the foundational skills for beginning diving participant with both dry-land conditioning and pool time. Recommended age ranges 5-12 years and 12 to 18 years.
AQUATIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR SWIM INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
Encourages leadership development in the area of aquatic instruction with the goal to prepare and motivate participants to become swim lesson instructors through a separate certification course. School-aged youth and teens ages 11 to 16.
AQUATIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR LIFEGUARD DEVELOPMENT: Currently not offered
Encourages leadership development in the area of aquatic safety with a goal to prepare and motivate participants to become lifeguards through a separate certification course. School-aged youth and teens ages 11 to 16.
INTRO TO KAYAKING: Currently Not Offered
This fun, six-week class for ages 13+ provides the skills and knowledge to enable you to safely paddle on moving water. It covers basic strokes, braces, rolls and other boat-handling skills along with river reading and rescue techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, participants are qualified to join the Chicago Whitewater Association on its beginner river trips in the Spring. All equipment for this class is provided, though you can bring your own boat as long as is is less than 10 feet long. Club membership costs $15 per year and is required. Club registration must be done before the first day of class at https://cwa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Please note: We provide short whitewater boats for this course. Longer boats do not fit in the pool.
KAYAKING OPEN POOL: Currently not offered
Are you working on your roll? Or do you just need some time in a warm pool with a paddle in your hands? Join us for three Sunday evenings, when you can work independently or get some tips and feedback from Alec and Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin of Have Kayaks, Will Travel. Some equipment is available (boats, paddles and skirts), though sizes are limited. You can bring your own, but only smaller boats (under 10 feet) can fit through the door. Prior paddling experience is strongly recommended. Please note: We provide short whitewater boats for this course. Longer boats do not fit in the pool.