Best Swim Schools and Swimming Lessons in Chicago for Kids

Safety meets fun at the British Swim School. Photo courtesy of the school
6/4/21 - By Maureen Wilkey
Safety, fun, or fitness: There are lots of reasons that parents want kids to learn how to swim. Luckily, there are lots of swim schools in the Chicago area that can help parents do just that. Wait for summer or get started anytime—these centers are indoors, open year-round, and hold lessons in heated pools. From babies to toddlers to reluctant swimmers, there are swim lessons and classes for kids of all ages and abilities in every part of town.
And once your kids know how to safely and skillfully navigate the water, they can graduate from the splash pad to a visit to your favorite pool, family-friendly beach, or even a thrilling water park.
Kids learn to swim like dolphins at Chicago Blue Dolphins. Photo courtesy of the school
Swimming Classes and Swim Schools in Chicago
Games make swimming fun at Goldfish Swim School. Photo courtesy of the school
Swim Schools with Locations in the City and the Suburbs
Cute little noodles use noodles at Bear Paddle Swim School. Photo courtesy of the school
Swimming Classes and Swim Schools in the Suburbs
Places featured in this article:
Chicago Blue Dolphins
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
West Loop Athletic Club
Evanston Athletic Club
Goldfish Swim School Roscoe Village
Goldfish Swim School Wicker Park
Goldfish Swim School Evanston
Goldfish Swim School Park Ridge
Goldfish Swim School Elmhurst
British Swim School Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park
British Swim School- FFC Lakeview East
British Swim School- FFC Gold Coast
British Swim School- LA Fitness South Loop
British Swim School- LA Fitness Hyde Park
Big Blue Swim School Chicago
Big Blue Swim School Buffalo Grove
Big Blue Swim School Hoffman Estates
Big Blue Swim School Wilmette
Big Blue Swim School Niles
Foss Swim School Lakeview
Foss Swim School Elmwood Park
Foss Swim School Highland Park
Foss Swim School Niles
Foss Swim School South Barrington
Bear Paddle Aurora
Bear Paddle Bloomingdale
Bear Paddle Lake in the Hills
Bear Paddle Orland Park
Bear Paddle Woodridge
Aqua Tots Wheaton
Aqua Tots Orland Park
Chicago Swim School Arlington Heights
Chicago Swim School Mokena
LifeTime Fitness Bloomingdale
LifeTime Fitness Burr Ridge
LifeTime Northbrook
LifeTime Fitness Oak Brook
LifeTime Fitness Old Orchard
DuPage Swimming Center
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