Premier Youth Swim Lessons in Quincy, Illinois
Looking for the best swim lessons in Quincy, Illinois? Sheridan Swim Club offers professional, small-group aquatic instruction designed to build confidence and safety for children across Adams County and the Tri-State area. Whether your child is just getting used to the water or is a budding competitive swimmer, our program provides a supportive environment with a low student-to-instructor ratio of just two students per class.
We are proud to serve families in the Quincy and Hannibal region, providing year-round opportunities for kids to develop life-saving skills. From summer intensive sessions to school-year programs, Sheridan Swim Club is the top choice for swimming lessons in Adams County, Illinois.
Cost
Lessons are $165 per child for members and $180 per child for non-members. There are only two students per class. Each session is 6 days with each day being a twenty minute lesson.
Lesson Days
The days we meet are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in the summer for 2 weeks (June and July).
During the school year they are Mondays and Tuesdays for 3 weeks (February, March, April, May, September, October and November).
Cancellation Policy
We are unable to make up a lesson unless the lesson in cancelled by the instructor or the club. If you sign up and have to cancel your spot there is a $30 cancellation fee.
Remember Please!
Remember when signing up to put your child’s name, age, and swim level. Example: (Tracy Rose 54 Great White). Level descriptions are at the bottom of this page…scroll all the way down.
Note to parents from Teresa Tracy Rose
Welcome to Sheridan Swim Club’s swim lesson program. I am excited to work with you and your little ones. This is our first summer of starting club lessons.
I would appreciate any feedback you have on the sign-on process through signup.com. Things you liked and things you did not like. You can text me at 217-617-7134 with those things, as well as your child’s name and the time of their lessons. I have several students; it makes it easier for me to know who I am talking to. I want to make this program one of the best in the tri-states. Anything you have to say is taken as a learning experience for me, so do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you again for trusting me with your little ones. I am excited for a fun learning experience for all of us.
Sincerely,
Teresa Tracy Rose, Swim Instructor, sheridanswiminstructor@gmail.com
Swimming Ability Levels
Sea Horse (Beginner 1)
- Focus: Water adjustment and basic safety.
- Skills: This level is designed for young or new swimmers (typically ages 3–4) who are becoming comfortable with water on their face. Children learn to blow bubbles, submerge their heads, and perform supported front and back floats.
Clown Fish (Beginner 2)
- Focus: Fundamental aquatic skills and independent movement.
- Skills: Swimmers begin to transition from supported to unsupported floating. They practice “gliding” on their front and back and are introduced to basic flutter kicking and arm reaching movements (propulsion).
Sea Turtle (Intermediate 1)
- Focus: Stroke development and rhythmic breathing.
- Skills: Swimmers learn to coordinate their arms and legs for the front crawl and backstroke over short distances. This level introduces side-breathing techniques and increases the student’s endurance in the water.
Dolphin (Intermediate 2)
- Focus: Stroke refinement and introduction to new styles.
- Skills: Students work on perfecting the front crawl and backstroke with proper form. They are introduced to the breaststroke kick and dolphin kick, preparing them for more advanced competitive strokes.
Great White (Advanced)
- Focus: Stroke proficiency and endurance.
- Skills: Swimmers at this level work on mastery of all four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Lessons often include flip turns, treading water for extended periods, and preparing for swim team or fitness swimming.
Instructor Recommendations for Pairing
When signing up, the instructor recommends matching students based on these groupings to ensure an effective learning environment:
- Sea Horse pairs best with another Sea Horse or a Clown Fish.
- Clown Fish pairs with Sea Horse, Clown Fish, or Sea Turtle.
- Sea Turtle pairs with Clown Fish, Sea Turtle, or Dolphin.
- Dolphin pairs with Sea Turtle, Dolphin, or Great White.
If you have further questions regarding placement, you can contact the instructor, Tracy Rose, at sheridanswiminstructor@gmail.com.
