Quincy University Swim team swimming lessons

A: All LMR Aquatics lessons are held indoors at the BOS Aquatic Center on the Quincy University campus (Quincy, IL 62301). Our families enjoy access to a premier, collegiate-grade indoor pool facility that remains warm, comfortable, and operational through the academic year and into the summer months.

A: Yes, absolutely! If your children are close in swimming ability, you can select any of our 2 Children (Semi-Private) lesson tiers (30, 45, or 60 minutes). This is a highly affordable, accelerated way for siblings or friends to build deep-water confidence and practice safety drills side-by-side with a single instructor.

A: Yes. Because group classes can be crowded and intimidating, our true 1-on-1 private swim lessons are the ideal environment for beginners. Our experienced NCAA Division II collegiate athletes specialize in building gentle trust, prioritizing fundamental water safety habits, and tailoring the pace entirely to your child's comfort level.

A: Because our lane space and instructor schedules are strictly coordinated around the university athletic calendar, we require at least 24 hours' notice for all cancellations or rescheduling requests. You can easily manage, move, or modify your appointment credits directly through your online booking confirmation link.

A: Please ensure your swimmer arrives changed into their swimsuit and brings a towel and a pair of well-fitting swim goggles. For children with longer hair, swim caps are highly recommended but optional. We ask all families to arrive 10 minutes early so lessons can begin right on schedule.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children start formal swimming lessons at 1 year old.

While children develop at different paces, research shows that starting lessons between ages 1 and 4 significantly reduces the risk of drowning.

Here is a breakdown of what swim lessons look like at different age milestones, tailored to help parents choose the right timing:

👶 Infants (Under 1 Year) — Water Familiarization

• What they learn: At this stage, lessons are about comfort and bonding, not independent swimming. Babies learn to tolerate water on their faces, practice gentle splashing, and experience the sensation of floating on their backs with a parent.

• The goal: Prepares them to enter formal lessons later without developing a fear of the water.

🧒 Toddlers (Ages 1 to 3) — Fundamental Water Safety

• What they learn: This is the critical window for safety milestones. Toddlers learn how to roll onto their backs to float and breathe, kick their legs, hold their breath underwater, and safely grab and climb out of the edge of the pool.

• The goal: Building water survival skills to prevent accidental slips or falls around pools.

🎒 School-Aged Children (Ages 4 and Up) — Stroke Mechanics & Endurance

• What they learn: By age 4, most children have the physical coordination, muscle control, and attention span to learn formal swimming strokes. They move past basic safety to master freestyle rhythmic breathing, backstroke, and building cardiovascular endurance.

• The goal: Moving from water safety to becoming a strong, independent, and fully competent swimmer.

💡 Why Private 1-on-1 Lessons Benefit School-Aged Beginners

If a child has reached school age (4–12+) without formal lessons, group classes can sometimes feel intimidating or crowd out their specific needs. True 1-on-1 private lessons allow an instructor to adjust the pace immediately—building gentle trust for a nervous child, or fast-tracking mechanical skills for an older beginner looking to join a competitive team.