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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons for Kids (Ages 4+)

Private lessons help your child progress at their own pace.

For children ages 4 and up, Chicago Blue Dolphins offers private swim lessons for kids in Chicago for one, two, or three swimmers at a time.  Unlike our small group clinics that run on set schedules, private lessons run on your schedule.

  • Need to skip a week? No problem.
  • Want to switch days or times? Easy.
  • Want to come multiple times a week? You can.

Private and semi-private lessons are the most flexible way to ensure your child gets the exact instruction they need, when they need it.

Set Up a Lesson

For our lesson policies including cancellation, no-show, and insurance waivers, please refer to our Policies and Procedures page.

📣 Attention Swim Team Parents!

Private lessons can make a major difference in your competitive swimmer’s times. While team practices provide plenty of yardage, they don’t allow for much individualized coaching. Adding in private lessons helps your child:

  • Escape the “salmon run” – Focus without the distractions of a crowded lane
  • Target stroke details – Refine breaststroke timing, butterfly hips, freestyle breathing, or backstroke hand entry without the pressure of interval send-offs
  • See what coaches see – Use multi-angle underwater and above-water video for real-time feedback and correction
  • Break through plateaus – Replace frustration with a clear plan to improve
  • Practice with purpose – Leave with 2–3 key focus points to bring back to team practice for faster progress

💡 The best times to schedule? Off-season periods, holiday breaks, and school days off—when your swimmer can get extra attention at our Swim Studio.

Private and Semi-Private Lesson Tuition

We offer 25-minute and 50-minute lessons:

  • 25 minutes – Best for swimmers ages 4–6 or kids in our Beginner 1 & 2 track.
  • 50 minutes – Recommended for older children (6+) or swimmers ready to work on full strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).

Save 5% when you purchase a 5-pack.

When you enroll for private lessons, you’ll be charged an Annual Membership Fee of $25 which is non-refundable and covers insurance and safety.

Lesson Type
 25 Minute Single 25 Minute Five Pack 50 Minute Single 50 Minute Five Pack
Private $92.00 $437.00 $179.00 $850.25
Two Swimmers (Per Person) $62.00 $294.50 $123.00 $584.25
Three Swimmers (Per Person) $46.00 $218.50 $92.00 $437.00

Private Skills Assessment

Not sure where your child fits in our program? Schedule a 25-minute Skills Assessment Lesson for just $62.00.

During this session, an instructor will:

  • Run your child through a series of exercises
  • Evaluate their current skills
  • Recommend the class or lesson path that best matches their goals

This helps you avoid unnecessary repetition and ensures your child starts at the right level.

💡 This session is not a substitute for a private lesson—it’s strictly for evaluation and placement into our class progression.

Cost: $62
(Annual $25 membership fee applies if you continue with classes or lessons.)

Video Service Add-Ons

We use video throughout lessons at the Swim Studio to accelerate learning. If you’d like to take this home, we offer video service add-ons with annotation, voice-over, and drawings. For more details about each video service level, take a look at our Video Service overview.

Level of Service Single Lesson Price Five-Pack Price
Standard +$0.00 +$0.00
Bronze +$15.00 +$10.00
Silver +$50.00 +$35.00
Gold +$150.00 +$100.00

(Prices are per swimmer for semi-private lessons. Discounts apply when bundled with a 5-pack.)

Annual Membership Fee

A non-refundable $25 annual membership fee is charged with your first registration. This covers insurance and safety costs. The fee renews annually on your anniversary date if you continue lessons.

How to Schedule Your Lesson

  1. Choose Your Lesson Type
    Select whether you’d like a regular private lesson or an skills assessment lesson.
  2. Pick Your Lesson Length
    Decide if you’d like a 25-minute or 50-minute session.
  3. Select the Number of Swimmers
    Choose whether this will be a one-person, two-person, or three-person lesson. Note: If you select a two- or three-person lesson, you must provide the other swimmer(s).
  4. Find a Time
    After making your selections, you’ll be directed to a list of available days and times to book your lesson.

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