Program
Outdoor Swim Lessons
HEParks’ swim lessons teach water safety and swimming skills through progressive, age-appropriate instruction at Seascape Family Aquatic Center. From parent-tot classes to advanced stroke development, instructors guide students through skill levels at their own pace. Small class sizes ensure individual attention in a safe, encouraging pool environment.

Swim Lesson Options
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Swim Parent Tot
This class, with an adult in-water, is designed to facilitate familiarity with the water and build comfort.
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Swim Tots
Young swimmers who are ready for lessons without their parent will learn basic skills.
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Swim Level 1
This level focuses on basic water safety and swimming skills for beginners.
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Swim Level 2
This level continues to teach basic water safety and swimming skills.
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Swim Level 3
This level progresses in the essential water safety and swimming skills.
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Swim Level 4
This level focuses on developing fundamental swimming skills, including underwater swimming and various stroke.
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Swim Level 5
This level focuses on building advanced swimming skills, including continuous swimming, flip turns and various strokes.
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Swim Level 6
This level involves a continuous 10-minute swim, followed by a 5-minute survival or back float, and 5 minutes of treading water.
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Swim Level 7
This level focuses on advanced stroke proficiency, endurance, and competitive skills, including swimming 300 yards each of freestyle and backstroke, 200 yards of breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.

Featured programs
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Explore our featured programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and connected throughout the year. From youth sports and fitness to arts, recreation, and community events, Hoffman Estates Park District offers something for everyone.
Fall Registration
Fall Registration Open
The Fall Program Guide is officially live and registration open to everyone. From youth sports and creative arts to fitness classes and community events, we have something for everyone this season. Spots fill up fast, so mark your calendars and get ready to secure your place!
Friends of HEParks
Swim For All Initiative
The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce their Swim for All, a community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills. Through this program, the foundation will fund and provide free swim lessons to local children who may face financial barriers to participate.
Fitness Special
Back-To-School Fitness Special
Cool off with a free gift! Sign up for a fitness membership at Triphahn Center & Ice Arena or Willow Center anytime in August and score a premium cooling towel, because between the weights, the treadmill, and the school pickup line, you’ve earned a break from the sweat.
Fall Soccer
Kick Off Your Fall Fun
Fall soccer registration is now open at HEParks, offering young athletes the perfect opportunity to develop their skills, stay active, and build teamwork on the field. From beginners to seasoned players, our program focuses on skill building, friendly competition, and fun under the guidance of dedicated coaches.