Summer 2026 Play Book

35 SWIM LESSONS

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PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS (pages 36-38) The Oswegoland Park District uses a progressive swim program based on the Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) guidelines to develop your child’s confidence and skills in the water.

If your child is struggling with a particular skill or level, please consider private/semi private lessons. For more information about our Swim Lesson Program, please visit our website. Cancellation Procedures Swim lessons will run if the air temperature is at least 67 degrees and sufficient weather conditions exist (no heavy rain, thunder storms, or any other unsafe conditions). Water temperature is heated between 80 and 82 degrees. Cancellations are posted on the Rainout Line as soon as possible. No calls will be made. Refunds will be issued for the days missed . ! Click to visit rainoutline.com for Program Cancellation & Facility Closure Information

To determine your child’s level, please use the following questions:

Yes to All? Level 2 1

• Float independently on front and back? • Submerge face completely underwater? • Swim Freestyle with little or no help? No to Any? Level 1

2

• Complete front and back floats and glides comfortably with little assistance? • Complete arm & leg movements for freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke?

Swim Lesson Registration Deadlines

Session Start Date

Days

Registration Deadline

June 6 June 7 June 8 June 8 June 9 June 22 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 27

Sat

June 5 June 5 June 5 June 5 June 5 June 19 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 24

No to Any? Level 2 Yes to All? Level 3

Sun

M-TH M/W

T/TH

Yes to All? Level 4 3 Yes to All? Level 5 4

M-TH

• Swim freestyle using rhythmic breathing? • Swim backstroke or elementary backstroke? No to Any? Level 3

Sat

Sun

M-TH M/W

T/TH

M-TH

Making Waves - $5 Swim Lessons This program provides discounted swim lessons to eligible Oswegoland Park District residents who qualify for reduced lunch waivers. Children ages 4 & up may participate in up to two sessions of Level 1 or Level 2 Swim Lessons. Applications can be found online at bit.ly/opdmakingwaves.

• Tread water for 30 seconds? • Swim butterfly and breaststroke? No to Any? Level 4

5

• Tread using different kicks for more than 60 seconds? • Swim more than 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke? • Swim 25 yards butterfly and breaststroke? No to Any? Level 5 Yes to All? Check out our Oswego Otters Swim Team, Seahorse Swim Squad, or Private Swim Lessons!