Our Fitness Centers offer a variety of swim lessons to meet your needs. Our swim lessons begin from six months of age and continue through adult, with several swim class types in between. All swim lessons are taught by our certified swim instructors. Certifications achieved from American Red Cross.
The level bubbles below show the skills taught at each level. Updated class offerings for Child and Adult Group lessons are located on our blog page: Chesterton Child and Adult Group Swim Lessons | Franciscan Health Fitness Centers.
All swim lesson registration is completed in person at the Service Desk.
Group Swim Lessons
Fridays and Saturdays, September 13th/14th - October 18th/19th
Registration for Members begins August 5th and Non-Members on August 12th
Baby/Toddler (6m-3y)
Saturday: 9:00a-9:45a
Saturday: 9:45a-10:30a
Preschool (3y-5y)
Friday: 3:30p-4:15p
Friday: 4:15p-5:00p
Saturday: 10:30a-11:15a
Level 1
Friday: 5:00p-5:45p
Friday: 5:45p-6:30p
Saturday: 11:15a-12:00p
Level 2
Friday: 3:30p-4:15p
Saturday: 10:30a-11:15a
Saturday: 11:15a-12:00p
Level 3
Friday: 4:15p-5:00p
Friday: 5:00p-5:45p
Saturday: 9:45a-10:30a
Level 4
Friday: 5:45p-6:30p
Saturday: 9:00a-9:45a
All Lessons: $70 Member / $90 Non-Member
These lessons are designed to teach water skills while developing mental and physical well-being. All levels of swim promote personal safety, stroke development and personal growth. The Baby/Toddler class is designed to prepare your 6 month - 3 year old child for safe swimming and to teach parents aquatic orientation techniques which will increase water comfort for the parent and child. All classes will have a 1:5 ratio. A minimum of 3 participants are required.
Registration for lessons must be done in person, sign-ups are on a first come-first serve basis.
Payment is due at time of registration. All classes subject to change. No make-up classes if you miss a session. Cancellation dates are 3 business days prior to start date of lessons.
All swim lessons are taught by a Certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. A lifeguard is also on duty while your child is in the pool.
Adult Group Swim Lessons Available This Session!!
Thursdays, September 12th - October 17th
Registration for Members begins August 5th and Non-Members on August 12th
Two class times will be offered - Beginners @ 6:30pm-7:15pm and Advanced @ 7:15pm-8:30pm
It's never too late to learn how to swim! These lessons are designed for adults who are looking to increase their comfort in the water while developing skills and building confidence. Swim lessons promote personal safety, stroke development and personal growth. Instructor to student ratio is 1:5.
- Overcome fear
- Increase comfort
- Develop skills
- Build confidence
- Meet your goals
For additional swim program information, please call Programs Supervisor Barbie Pilla at (219) 395-2019
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To inquire about a class and book a reservation, contact Barbie Pilla at barbara.pilla@franciscanalliance.org or by phone (219) 395-2019