Adult Swim Lessons · Chicago

Adult Group Swim Classes

Learn-to-swim classes for adults building comfort in the water — with patient coaching on body control, breath control, and confidence from the shallow end to the deep.

👥 Up to 4 swimmers 60 min weekly 🗓 4-week cycle 💲 $195 / cycle
🌟 Class Levels

Find your starting point

Two learn-to-swim levels, each meeting once a week for 60 minutes at the same day and time.

Adult · Level 1

Adult Learn to Swim 1

Best for: first-time swimmers — we assume no background in swimming.

✓ Open for online sign-up
  • Gain comfort and calm in the water
  • Facial immersions and floating
  • Build body & breath control and awareness
  • Introduction to flutter kicks and glides
See Level 1 classes & dates ↓
Adult · Level 2

Adult Learn to Swim 2

Best for: swimmers ready to refine strokes and move into deep water.

✓ Open for online sign-up
  • Improve flutter kicks and glides
  • Introduce basic learn-to-swim strokes
  • Refine elementary front & back strokes
  • Introduce deep-water skills (treading)
  • Full comfort moving from shallow to deep water
See Level 2 classes & dates ↓
📅 Book a Class

Choose your class

Each class books directly for its own day, time, and pool — weekday classes meet at Swift Elementary, weekend classes at the Edgewater Athletic Club. Filter by level, then reserve the one that fits your week.

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Level 2 Sunday Jul 19 – Aug 9, 2026 1:00 PM Edgewater Athletic Club
1040 W Granville Ave
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Level 1 Wednesday Jul 29 – Aug 19, 2026 7:00 PM Swift Elementary Pool
5900 N Winthrop Ave
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Level 1 Friday Aug 7 – Aug 28, 2026 6:15 PM Swift Elementary Pool
5900 N Winthrop Ave
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Level 1 Sunday Aug 9 – Aug 30, 2026 1:00 PM Edgewater Athletic Club
1040 W Granville Ave
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Level 2 Sunday Aug 9 – Aug 30, 2026 12:00 PM Edgewater Athletic Club
1040 W Granville Ave
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Level 1 Wednesday Aug 26 – Sep 16, 2026 7:00 PM Swift Elementary Pool
5900 N Winthrop Ave
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Level 1 Sunday Sep 13 – Oct 4, 2026 1:00 PM Edgewater Athletic Club
1040 W Granville Ave
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Level 2 Sunday Sep 13 – Oct 4, 2026 12:00 PM Edgewater Athletic Club
1040 W Granville Ave
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📍 Locations

Where classes are held

Both pools are in Edgewater. Weekday classes meet at the Swift Elementary pool; weekend classes meet at the Edgewater Athletic Club.

Weekday classes

Swift Elementary Pool

5900 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

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Weekend classes

Edgewater Athletic Club

1040 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

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Good to know

How adult classes work

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Small groups

A maximum of four adults per class, so coaching stays personal.

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Four-week cycles

Classes run on a 4-week cycle, once a week at the same day and time.

60-minute lessons

Every session is a full hour of focused, in-water instruction.

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Missed a class?

Make it up the following week if space allows — otherwise the lesson is forfeited.

Ready to dive in?

Start swimming with confidence

Pick a class by day, time, and pool — then reserve it online in a couple of taps. Not sure which level fits? Give us a call and we'll help you choose.

Questions? Call 312-718-8614 or email info@lakesideswimschool.com

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need any swimming experience?
No. Level 1 assumes no background in swimming and starts with comfort, floating, and breath control. If you already have the basics and want to refine strokes, start with Level 2.
How much does a cycle cost?
$195 for a 4-week cycle. Classes meet once per week for 60 minutes at the same day and time.
How many people are in a class?
Up to four adults per class, so you get plenty of individual attention.
What if I miss a lesson?
You can make it up the following week, subject to class availability and open spaces. Otherwise the missed lesson is forfeited.
Where are classes held?
Weekday classes meet at the Swift Elementary pool (5900 N Winthrop Ave) and weekend classes at the Edgewater Athletic Club (1040 W Granville Ave). Each class card shows its pool, so you'll always know where you're booking.
How do I sign up?
Browse the classes above, filter by level, and reserve the one that matches your day, time, and pool — each books online through Vagaro. Questions? Call 312-718-8614 or email info@lakesideswimschool.com.

*If you cannot attend a lesson, you have the option to make it up the next week, subject to class availability and open spaces, or the missed lesson is forfeited.