Learning to swim can save lives. And learning to swim with Gus and Goldie makes water safety fun for all ages. Swim lesson options are detailed in the Summer 2010 Swim Schedule (link below).  We offer six levels of lessons, depending on age and level of experience, as well as adult lessons. All of our instructors are certified. Download the Summer 2013 Swim Lesson Schedule today.


Registrations can be completed at the RiverPlex, Glen Oak Pavilion or online. Just remember that if you are a RiverPlex member, you must register at the RiverPlex to receive your member discount.

For online registration, choose the swim lesson type (i.e. Exploration, Journey, etc.) and click. This will take you to the online information about each session offered under the lesson type.

Please note: Summer Swim lesson registration does not open until April 22.

Exploration 1: Ages 6-24 months

This class is for infants and adults to enjoy together in the comfort of the warm water pool. An instructor will lead the group through a series of developmentally appropriate water activities.

 

 

Exploration 2: Ages 24 months to 3 years

This class is for toddlers and adults to enjoy and learn together in the comfort of the warm water pool. An instructor will lead the adults through different swim exercises and activities to promote independent swimming for the child.

Voyagers: Age 3

This is an introduction to swimming for toddlers who have attended Exploration 1 and/or Exploration 2 and been promoted into this class. Participants will learn water independence, basic water movement, and floats in the warm water pool. Adults are not required to enter the water with their child.

 

Pre-Journey 1: Ages 4-7

This class is for children who have had NO swimming experience or who may be timid in getting into the water.
 

Journey 1: Ages 4-7

This course is for children who are comfortable in the water and have some water experience. The focus will be on floating, kicking, breathing, and beginner strokes.

 

Journey 2: Ages 4-7

Children MUST know how to float, glide and kick by themselves and have a basic stroke. They will learn freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

Journey 3: Ages 4-7

Participants should be able to swim one length of the pool and will continue to work on skills from the previous level. Participants will learn breaststroke, backstroke and start building their endurance.

 

Discovery 1: Ages 7-15

Children MUST know how to float, glide and kick by themselves and have a basic stroke. They will learn freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

Discovery 2: Ages 7-15

Children MUST know how to float, glide, kick by themselves and have basic stroke knowledge. They will learn freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

 

Discovery 3: Ages 7-15

Participants should be able to swim one length of the pool and will continue to work on skills from the previous level. Participants will learn breaststroke, backstroke and start building their endurance.

Challenge Novice: Ages 7-15

This class is for children who know basic freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. They will work on developing these strokes, adding endurance and elementary backstroke, butterfly and sidestroke.

 

Challenge Advanced: Ages 7-15

Children know the basic elementary backstroke, butterfly and sidestroke. Development of these strokes will be emphasized as well as turns, competitive starts and safety skills.

Challenge Expert: Ages 7-15

Participants should be able to swim one length of the pool and will continue to work on skills from the previous level. Participants will learn breaststroke, backstroke and start building their endurance.

 

Adult Learn to Swim - Beginner

This class is for adults who are not afraid of the water, but need to learn the basic skills of swimming.

Adult Learn to Swim - Intermediate

We will work at improving your front and back crawl strokes, endurance levels and add other strokes as desired. You should be able to swim 100 yards on your front and back.

 

Terrified of Water

The instructor will help you to deal with any fears that you may have about the water environment, while teaching you basic swimming skills, such as front and back floats and freestyle stroke.

Home School Swim Program (Ages 5-16)

Come join us for an exciting time of open swim and swim lessons. Your child will receive a swim lesson appropriate for their ability and age and ejoy splash time with other children in our leisure pool. Minimum participants 10/Max 17.

 

Private Swimming Lessons

Available to swimmers of all ages and abilities, private swim lessons are a great way to get personalized instruction tailored exactly to a swimmer's individual needs. We will pair you up with one of our qualified instructors and can set up a time that works for your schedule. For more information, contact Jake or Sue at 309-282-1523 or stop by the AquaPlex pool office!

Swim for Fitness: Ages 16+

This course is designed for proficient swimmers interested in learning skills of fitness swimming. An instructor will guide participants through various workouts, all while providing tips about building endurance and improving technique. The workouts will cover a wide range or drills and strokes to offer a varied approach.