Swim School
Our Programs
Five Seasons Swim School strives to provide an exceptional swimming experience that is safe, high quality and most of all- very FUN. Open to both members and non-members.
Our Instructors
We pride ourselves on having some of the area's most experienced instructors. Every team member is dedication to being certified in their field of expertise and continuing their education.
Teaching Philosophy
We provide a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment built on trust. Please discuss any strategies and special considerations that will maximize your and your child's experience.
Levels
Parent & Tot - Guppies
Parent and Tot will explore water as a safe and fun environment together. The swimmer will learn how to enter and exit the water, float, kick and blow bubbles under water. One adult per swimmer is required.
Level 1 - Tadpoles
Recommended for children 3 years and older
Objectives:
- Head Completely Under Water w/ Bubbles
- Float on the back (with help)
- Kick on kickboard (with help)
- Move along wall
- Jump in (with help)
Level 2 - Minnows
Recommended for children 3 years and older
Prerequisites: All Level 1 skills achieved
Objectives:
- Push off wall (no help)
- Jump in (no help)
- Kick on back w/ board (with help)
- Kick w/ kickboard (no help)
- Retrieve diving rings from shallow end
- Underwater Bobs
- Ready Position
- Streamline Glide (Front)
- Freestyle introduced
- Backstroke introduced
- Elementary backstroke introduced
Level 3 - Barracudas
Prerequisites: All Level 2 skills achieved
Objectives:
- Complete freestyle arms, can swim to flags (5 yards)
- Backstroke kick hugging kickboard (unassisted)
- Kick 25 yards (unassisted)
- Retrieve diving rings from deepest part of lap pool
- Streamline Kick Under Water (Front)
- Streamline Kick On Top Of Water (Back)
- Tread water minimum of 15 seconds
- Improve strokes introduced in Level 2
Level 4 - Whale Sharks
Prerequisites: All Level 3 skills achieved
Objectives:
- Roll to back for two freestyle breaths
- Bent-arm freestyle arms
- Swim across pool (25 yards)
- Double arm backstroke
- Backstroke kick board above head (unassisted)
- Streamline Kick Underwater (Back)
- Bilateral breathing w breathing pattern
- Tread water 30 seconds
- Introduce Breaststroke kick
- Introduce Butterfly kick
Level 5 - Swim Team Prep
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim 100 yards of the pool unassisted
- Swim 25 yards freestyle
- Swim 25 yards backstroke
- Have a working knowledge of breaststroke & butterfly
Level 6 - Competitive Conditioning Clinic
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim 200 yards of the pool unassisted.
Objective:
- Swimmers will continue to advance stroke techniques on all strokes, turns, and starts.
- Continue to develop strength, endurance & speed.
Gators Swim Team
Five Seasons Gator Swim Team
It is our goal that every swimmer and diver on the team experiences a fun summer environment, solid skill development and feels like an integral part of our team. We aim to promote confidence and sportsmanship. Throughout the season, our swimmers will receive specialized training emphasis on strokes and endurance work
Private/Semi Private Swim Lessons
Private/Semi Private Swim Lessons
Five Seasons takes pride in having the area's most talented instructors who provide a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment built on trust.
Reserve a Lane
Lane Reservation System
All indoor and outdoor pool lanes require a reservation by using the button below.
*All swimmers must be 18 or older to swim in the outdoor pool.
*1 hour limit per reservation.
*Family reservations with children under 18 must use the indoor pool and share a lane.
Lifeguard Training Certification
Lifeguard Training
Earn your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Our lifeguard certification courses are designed to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared in the event of a water emergency.
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Employment Opportunities
We are hiring lifeguards & swim instructors for the summer! If you are interested, please print off and fill out our application and email to our Aquatics Director at cmahar@5ssc.com.
Water Polo
Water Polo
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of 7 players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins the match.
Swimming Professionals
Annette Cremin
Annette was born in Modesto, California where she became a top ranked junior. At the age of 15 she competed in the Jr. Nationals in Japan and also trained there for one summer. While attending the University of the Pacific on a full-ride scholarship, she was named to the Division I PAC-10 Northern-Cal team, four years running. She was voted Team Captain for 3 years and MVP in 1984. After graduating with a degree in Business, she moved to Japan where she played professionally on the women’s Satellite Tour. Annette has been a certified USPTA Elite Professional since 1992. She was the Head Tennis Pro at Butterfield Country Club for 8 years and the Director of Tennis at Oak Book Racquet and Fitness Club for 5 years before coming to Five Seasons. She comes with over 25 years of teaching experience. Annette is thrilled to now direct the tennis program here at Five Seasons!
Tim Jessup
Tim was a two time All-American at the University of Tennessee. He has won 4 National Junior Tournaments and has represented the United States in the Junior Davis Cup Competitions. His impressive record includes wins over Mal Vai Washington, Todd Martin, and former Wimbledon Champion Goran Ivanisevic. Tim has been coaching tennis at Five Seasons since the club’s opening. We are very lucky to have him on our staff!
Erin Henrickson
Erin has resided in the Western Suburbs her entire life and began playing tennis at the age of 6. Her parents, who were avid tennis players themselves, inspired her love for tennis. Erin attended Hinsdale South High School, where she had four successful seasons on the Varsity tennis team. Throughout high school, she competed in numerous USTA tournaments where she obtained National, Midwest, and CDTA rankings. While attending Carthage College from 2011 to 2013, she held one of the top Varsity tennis positions each year. Erin is certified in 10 and Under by the Professional Tennis Registry, the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals. Erin is one of Five Seasons’ new youth tennis pros, and if you have any tennis related questions, look for her at the tennis desk – she is glad to help!
