Everything you need to know before getting in the water.

Floaties can encourage a vertical "doggie-paddle" posture instead of the horizontal position used for swimming, and can create a false sense of security for both kids and parents. From lesson one, we teach horizontal body position, breath control, and self-rescue mechanics so students learn how their body actually floats and moves through water. This teaching approach does not replace appropriate life jacket use outside lessons.

Every swimmer starts from a different place, so we never make blanket guarantees. Without floaties or wall-waiting, we focus on each swimmer’s progress. Some hesitant beginners become comfortable submerging and floating within their first few lessons, and some 4- to 6-year-old beginners in private lessons can swim full pool lengths unassisted within 8 to 12 sessions. Other swimmers take longer; this is not a guaranteed timeline.

We teach potty trained toddlers 3 and up, school-age kids, teens, and adults. Lessons suit everyone from brand-new beginners who are nervous putting their face in the water to competitive swimmers refining freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

Yes, adults are one of our favorite groups to coach. Whether you never learned to swim as a kid, want to overcome water anxiety, or are training for fitness or a triathlon, private 1-on-1 lessons give you a judgment-free environment tailored entirely to your goals.

Consistency is one of the biggest reasons families switch to Streamline. We strive to make sure your swimmer works with the same dedicated coach week after week so they build real trust and establish a rhythm and strong connection. Occasional instructor substitutions may be necessary.

That is completely normal. We choose our instructors for their patience and calm demeanor. We never force or dunk a panicked child. Instead, we use gentle, structured progressions to earn their trust; our goal is for nervous first-timers to feel comfortable and have fun during their first 30-minute session, at their own pace.

We keep pricing completely transparent with zero annual membership or registration fees: Private Lessons (1-on-1, 30 min): $80 per lesson Semi-Private Lessons (2-on-1, 30 min): $106 per lesson ($53 per swimmer) Small-Group Lessons (3–4 students, 30 min): $36 per swimmer

To keep skill levels and pacing tightly aligned, we do not form semi-private or group classes. Instead, you bring your own group of 2 swimmers (Semi-Private) or 3–4 swimmers (Group) of a similar age and ability, such as siblings, cousins, neighbors, or school friends. If you’re enrolling one child on their own, Private 1-on-1 lessons are the best fit.

Corporate swim chains may charge annual registration fees and use group classes and multi-month level progressions. Prices, class sizes, and instructor policies vary by school and location. At Streamline, you pay $0 in annual fees, get 1-on-1 or tiny-group coaching with a dedicated instructor, and progress as fast as your swimmer is ready. Our focus is true water independence through personalized instruction.

Lessons are scheduled as a consistent weekly time slot and billed quarterly with no annual membership fees and no long-term lock-in contracts beyond each quarter.

We operate at two North Shore locations: Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Glenview / Northbrook (Opening December 1, 2026): LA Fitness, 3880 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

No. Streamline families receive full pool access for all scheduled lessons without requiring an LA Fitness gym membership. Please note that pool access is exclusively through the men’s or women’s locker rooms, so we recommend planning ahead when bringing children through.

Both of our facilities feature indoor, heated pools for comfortable year-round instruction. The Lincolnshire pool is typically 87°F or warmer, making it ideal for younger students who benefit from a cozy, quieter environment. Our LA Fitness pool is typically 82°F or warmer, offering full 25-yard lanes where older students and adults can swim at full length and speed. Pool temperatures may vary.

Bring a well-fitting swimsuit, a towel for LA Fitness (towels are provided at Lincolnshire Marriott), and snug swim goggles. Please leave floaties, arm bands, and puddle jumpers at home. If your child is not yet fully potty-trained, a reusable swim diaper is required. Parents can watch comfortably from the pool deck seating area during the entire lesson.

Because we cap class sizes and pair every swimmer with a consistent instructor, peak after-school and weekend slots at our Lincolnshire location stay near capacity. Joining the waitlist puts you in line to hear from us when an opening matches your availability. Looking for Glenview? Classes at LA Fitness Glenview launch December 1, 2026, and founding spots are open now. Submit the request form with Glenview in your availability notes to request your preferred day and time early. A request does not reserve a lesson time; we’ll contact you to confirm an available spot.

Streamline Swim School does not offer free cancellations or refunds for missed lessons. However, if you provide at least 4 hours advance notice, a full lesson credit will be issued to your account. This credit can be redeemed during your current session or the following calendar session before it expires. A maximum of 3 lesson credits may be applied per account; cancellations beyond this limit do not qualify for a makeup credit and will be billed at full price. Last minute cancellations for any reason less than 4 hours before your lesson will be subject to a full price charge.

Safety and self-sufficiency come first, always. Before focusing on formal technique or stroke aesthetics, our primary goal is ensuring swimmers develop essential survival skills that support safety in the water. Once true water independence is achieved, we refine mechanics to build faster, stronger, and more confident swimmers ready for a range of aquatic environments. We also believe that swimming is never a solo event. Children always need close adult supervision in and around water, and swimmers should never swim alone. Swim lessons do not eliminate the risk of drowning.