Lakeside Swim SchoolEdgewater · Chicago
Winter 2026 Session
Small, leveled classes that take swimmers from their first comfortable float to confident multi-stroke technique. Every class runs 45 minutes, once a week.
The Fall session is currently in progress. To jump in now, call or email the office and we'll register you at a prorated rate for the remaining classes. Prefer to start fresh? Register below for your preferred day.
The progression
Swimmers are grouped by ability so each class can move at the right pace. Here's what each stage builds.
Bobbing, floating, rolling over, and kicking. Swimmers finish by jumping into the deep end and kicking a full length with a kickboard and a coach alongside.
Prerequisite: None — swimmers just need to be ready to get in the water with a coach, without a parent.
Glides, basic backstroke, and freestyle arms, all done independently in the deep end.
Prerequisite: Passed Level 1, or can float, roll over, and kick in the deep end with a kickboard and help.
Treading water, freestyle with side breathing, and backstroke, building to two lengths of each. Also introduces the breaststroke kick.
Prerequisite: Passed Level 2, or can swim a full length of backstroke unassisted and jump in, turn, and return to the wall alone.
Strengthening freestyle and backstroke for efficiency and endurance, and introducing breaststroke technique and timing.
Best for: Confident swimmers adding a third stroke.
Polishing all strokes with continued breaststroke development, plus endurance, pacing, and fine technique correction.
Best for: Experienced swimmers ready for multiple strokes and stamina.
The schedule
Pick a day and time, then tap Sign up. In Vagaro, navigate to the start week of the session to find your class and complete registration.
Weekday classes — Swift Elementary, 5900 N Winthrop Ave.
Sunday classes — Edgewater Athletic Club, 1040 W Granville Ave.
Make-up classes are not guaranteed. If space is available, we'll try our best to allow one make-up class per session.
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Questions about placement? Reach out before you register and we'll point you to the right level.
Everything parents usually ask about our children’s group swim sessions. Tap a question to expand it.
Group classes are for children ages 4–15. Swimmers are grouped by skill level — not just age — across five levels, from Level 1 (beginners) through Level 5 (Pre Swim Team), so every child learns in a group that matches their ability.
Every class is 45 minutes and meets once a week for the length of the session.
Class sizes are kept small: Level 1 is capped at 8 swimmers, and all other levels at 12, so every child gets plenty of individual attention.
Winter Session: Monday, November 30, 2026 – Sunday, February 21, 2027.
Winter break (closed): Dec 21 – Jan 3. Classes resume Monday, January 4.
No lessons on Jan 18 (MLK Day) or Feb 15 (Presidents’ Day).
That’s 10 weeks of classes for Tuesday–Sunday; Mondays run 8 weeks because of the two Monday holidays.
The Winter Session is $275 and includes one 45-minute class per week for the full session. Monday classes run 8 weeks (rather than 10) due to the holiday closures, so they are $220.
Weekday classes: Swift Elementary, 5900 N Winthrop Ave.
Sunday classes: Edgewater Athletic Club (EAC), 1040 W Granville Ave.
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): classes from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.
Sunday: classes from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
Each level meets at a set time — see the schedule above and pick the class that fits, based on availability.
Use the Sign Up button next to the class you want in the schedule above. It opens that class in Vagaro — just navigate to the start week of the session to find the class and complete registration.
Make-ups are not guaranteed, but we’ll do our best to fit you in if space allows. Please let us know at least 24 hours before the class you’ll miss.
All sales are final, and group classes are non-refundable once the session begins. Transfers to another class may be possible if space is available.
Instructors track each swimmer’s progress throughout the session. At the end, families receive a progress update and a recommendation for next-level placement.
That’s completely normal! Our instructors specialize in building comfort and confidence through patient, encouraging, and fun instruction — Level 1 is designed for exactly this.
Siblings can be placed together if they’re close in both age and skill level. Otherwise we recommend separate levels so each child can progress at their own pace.
If we ever cancel for pool closure or weather, we’ll notify you right away and offer a make-up or class credit depending on the situation.
You’ll receive automated confirmation and reminder emails before classes begin. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for messages from Lakeside Swim School.
We’re happy to help with placement or anything else — call 312-718-8614 or email info@lakesideswimschool.com.