Swim

D126’s Natatorium

3901 West 21st Street, Zion
Parking is available in the southwest parking lot behind ZBTHS.
(No Food or Drink in Natatorium)

POLICIES OF ZION PARK DISTRICT SWIM LESSON PROGRAMS :

1. Register your child early to reserve a spot in class. We strive to keep a low student ratio in our classes and when you register early, this enables us to plan according, and in turn serve you better.

2. Before test day, talk with your child’s swimming instructor and find out the progress your child has made for the next level.

3. Our swimming instructors enjoy teaching children, but all of us have different teaching styles. Please keep this in mind when observing lessons. We ask that if parents have questions or concerns, please address them after class. Parents will be required to observe class from the designated area in the aquatics area.

4. If your child misses a class due to illness, vacation, etc., you will not receive a make-up lesson.

5. Swim lessons have a class enrollment minimum and this may require us to adjust the schedule. We will notify parents if this is necessary.

LEARN TO SWIM LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

The American Red Cross has structured the Learn to Swim program to enable your child to obtain a smoother progression throughout the levels.

Level 1 — Orient participants to the water and begin building confidence. Introduction to basic level skills such as kicks and floats. Learn safety around water.
Prerequisite: None

Level 2 — Begin to build on base level skills. Putting skills learned together. Learning beginning parts of strokes. Continue safety around water.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of Level 1 skills.

Level 3 — Learn competency in the water. Work on swimming without assistance. Introduction to new strokes and skills.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of Level 2 skills.

Level 4 — Learn all 6 strokes and begin building proficiency. Begin working on endurance.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of Level 3 skills.

Level 5 — Refine all 6 strokes that were learned in Level 4. New skills such as turns and surface dives are introduced. Continue building endurance for each stroke.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of Level 4 skills.

Level 6 — Stroke technique to improve efficiency in the water. Setting up swim workouts. Focus on water safety skills such as self-rescue skills.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of level 5 skills.

Parent Child — Introduction to the water and swim skills. Parents learn proper holds and skills to help work with their child. Learn safety around the water.
Prerequisite: None Ages: 6 month & up

ZION PARK DISTRICT FOLLOWS ELLIS & ASSOCIATES STANDARDS

Ellis & Associates is the leading lifeguard training consultant in the country. The pool staff continues to strive to give patrons the highest degree of safety.

IPAP (INFANTS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND PARENTS)

In this program, parents will be in the pool to assist the swimming instructor with their infant or toddler.

Mon & Wed Evening Classes (9 CLASSES)

Location: D126’s Natatorium     
Fees: ZBTHS Resident $95      Non-Resident $125

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

Want a more personalized swim class? Private swim lesson are done one on one with an instructor.  Private lessons are for ALL AGESS and SKILL LEVELS. Private lesson will be offered on Saturdays, Sundays, or in the evening hours. Dates and time of lesson will vary depending on instructor availability. The Aquatics Manager will contact you to schedule the lesson. All lessons must be completed by March 22, 2023

Fee: 8 classes for $158

PORT SHILOH POOL

Port Shiloh Pool is closed for the season.
Thank you for a great summer!

HISTORY

Port Shiloh Pool was originally built in 1955 as a traditional public bathing facility, featuring two swimming wells (one with diving), bathhouse, and pump house. In 1993, Port Shiloh was completely renovated into a family aquatic facility, with the following features/amenities incorporated into the design: Zero-depth pool, lane pool, tube slide, body slide, sand play area, lawn area, concessions area, admissions center, and water play features.

The season usually opens on the first Saturday in June
and closes the second Sunday in August.