Since 2001, Chicago Blue Dolphins has been the premier school for adult swimming lessons. Why? Because we specialize in coaching adults of all skill levels.
Are you an adult with a fear of the water? We can help.
Are you a triathlete looking to cut minutes off your swim time? We can help.
Our adult swim program is built around three clear paths:
Begin with a first step…into the pool
1. Learn-to-Swim
Ideal for: Adults taking their first strokes and learning to swim for safety, fitness, travel, or triathlons.
This is where we truly excel. Our coaches help you overcome fear, build comfort, and master the basics so you can enjoy vacations, swim with your kids, or add swimming to your fitness routine. If your goal is triathlon, this track also sets the foundation for freestyle (front crawl).
This program is right for you if you:
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Have a fear of the water
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Don’t know any strokes
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Get exhausted swimming short distances
Break down and rebuild to a faster more efficient stroke
2. Stroke Refinement & Video Analysis
Ideal for: Adults who can swim at least 100 yards nonstop and want to sharpen their technique.
This program is for swimmers who already have a stroke but want to swim faster, longer, and more efficiently. Using in-water coaching and video analysis, our coaches identify exactly where to focus to unlock breakthroughs.
Perfect for triathletes who want to swim faster while saving energy for the bike and run—or for any adult who simply wants to enjoy swimming more.
Entry requirement:
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Swim 100 yards freestyle or 50 yards of another stroke continuously
Improve speed and efficiency with smart workouts
3. PACE© Swim Training
Ideal for: Adults ready to push performance and racing skills to the next level.
PACE© is our structured training program designed to transform your swimming through progressive workouts, video support, and community accountability. Whether your goals are fitness or race-day success, PACE provides the plan and tools to get you there.
We offer:
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Community Membership (Free): Access articles and connect with other swimmers
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Coaching Memberships (Paid): Three levels of personalized coaching, video feedback, and training plans to fit your goals
With PACE, improvement isn’t left to chance—progress becomes inevitable.
✅ Whether you want to conquer fear, refine your stroke, or chase podium finishes, Chicago Blue Dolphins has a program to match your goals.