Western Springs Service Club
The WSSC offers swim lessons to children 3 years old and older.
You must be a member of the Western Springs pool to participate in swim lessons.
Lessons missed due to weather will be made up on Friday of each session.
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
Your swimmer will be placed into a level the first day of the swim session. Each swimmer will be evaluated and placed accordingly. Swimmer are able to move levels through the course of the two week session.
White Group
Listen and Follow Directions
Unassisted submersion for 5 seconds while blowing
nose bubbles
Assisted Front/Back Floats with head in proper position.
Red Group
Introduces unsupported floating with kicks, rhythmic breathing, elementary freestyle, backstroke orientation, holding breath underwater and more.
Yellow Group
Stroke Readiness:
Includes improving skill competency, deep-water work, including elementary backstroke, treading water and proficient freestyle arm and leg movements.
Blue Group
Stroke Development:
Provides a solid reinforcement of the foundation strokes. Breaststroke is introduced along with basic diving.
Green Group
Stroke Refinement & Efficiency:
Includes a review of backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Butterfly and surface dives are introduced. This level is a good preparation for children interested in joining the swim team.